Course Details

Lean Manufacturing

Mode: Online (zoom)| Duration: 4 sessions| Investment: BDT 1,500

This Lean Manufacturing course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste and deliver greater value across manufacturing operations. Rooted in the principles of the Toyota Production System the course offers a practical, hands-on approach to streamlining processes and building a culture of continuous improvement.

Participants will gain insights into core lean concepts such as waste identification, flow optimization, root cause analysis and process standardization — all aimed at boosting productivity and quality while reducing costs. The course combines real-world examples, industry best practices and interactive learning to help learners apply lean thinking in their own work environments.

Whether you’re an engineer, manager, supervisor, or aspiring professional, this course will help you drive operational excellence and make meaningful improvements across your organization.

Contents

🟧 Session 1: Lean Foundations & Flow – Understanding the Basics

Title: “Lean Thinking & The Foundation of Flow”

Topics Covered:

Background of Lean

Push vs Pull Supply Chain

Just in Time (JIT)

Performance Metrics

Standardization

Value Added vs Non-Value Added Work

Introduction to Toyota House

🟦 Session 2: Mapping, Analyzing & Improving the Process

Title: “Seeing the Waste, Mapping the Value”

Topics Covered:

Waste Study (7 Wastes)

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)

Single Piece Flow

Kanban

Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)

🟧 Session 3: Building Quality & Speed into the System

Title: “Efficiency with Excellence: Building Robust Processes”

Topics Covered:

Quality at the Source

Visual Systems

Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)

Cycle Time Reduction

Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)

🟥 Session 4: Beyond Lean – Integrating Six Sigma for Process Excellence

Title: “From Lean to Six Sigma: Towards Operational Excellence”

Topics Covered:

Limitations of Lean Manufacturing

Introduction to Six Sigma

Basic DMAIC Overview (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)

Lean vs Six Sigma – Synergies

When to Use What – Real World Examples

Course details

 Starts from: 7 February, 2026

 Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

 Mode: Online via Zoom

 Investment: Just BDT 1,500

Who should Attend

• Production/Manufacturing Managers – to improve efficiency and reduce waste on the shop floor
• Quality Control Professionals – to enhance product and process quality using lean tools
• Process Improvement Engineers – to apply structured lean techniques in workflow optimization
• Operations and Plant Managers – to lead lean transformations within the organization
• Industrial Engineers – to design and improve systems using lean principles
• Supervisors and Team Leaders – to guide frontline staff in lean practices
• Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals – to improve flow and reduce delays
• Business Owners/Entrepreneurs – especially those in manufacturing sectors aiming for operational excellence
• Anyone involved in process improvement initiatives in manufacturing, service, or operations