Learn how to improve performance by removing waste using the Six Sigma concept of ‘lean’ in this free online course.

When faced with new competitors and changing macroeconomic conditions, an organisation can only survive for a long time by regularly checking what creates value and revenue in the system. Anything that does not is considered ‘waste’. Lean is a systematic approach to reducing or eliminating actions that do not add value. Why is lean so important to an organisation? Lean makes an organisation more flexible and adaptable to change as it occurs. This course will teach you the different processes associated with lean, its history and several associated tools. You will learn about the principles of lean culture, its core beliefs and the issues you may face as a part of the process. On top of that, we will show you the five principles of lean and their purpose.

Waste management is a crucial part of the success of any organisation. Companies must consider areas of waste in their organisation to eradicate or reduce it to its bare minimum, thereby increasing productivity and efficiency in the workplace. This course will teach you about value, different types of waste and how you can remove it from the lean process. First, discover the causes of these wastes and the lean method designed for workplace optimisation. Following that, you will learn about aspects of the value stream mapping tool, including its purpose and benefits to the lean process. Explore the process of flow and pull, alongside continuous improvement and the techniques that assist in its function. Investigate the seven manufacturing flows designed to ensure maximum efficiency within a system.

Six Sigma is a method that aims at improving the capability of a company's business processes. It comprises a set of tools and techniques companies use to improve production processes, eliminate waste and establish quality. Lean Six Sigma aims to remove all waste and promote work standardisation and flow by applying a fact-based and data-driven philosophy. In this light, you will learn about the Six Sigma approach to improvement, its history, key principles and methodologies. Research the 'define phase', the first phase in all six sigma projects, along with the others, such as the ‘analysis’ and ‘improvement’ phases. This course is open to all and crucial for managers as the lean and Six Sigma processes can improve how your team manages projects and delivers products. Why not enrol today?