Lean Enterprise & Process Improvement

Introduction to Lean Enterprise

1 day

An overview of lean manufacturing and its evolutions to Lean Enterprise.  Participants are introduced to the concepts and benefits of taking a “Lean” approach to redesign and enhance the performance of their companies with a focus on tangible, measurable, SHORT TERM improvements.

Lean Enterprise & Process Improvement

Profit and Performance:  Effective Cost-Reduction Strategies, Techniques and Tools

2 days

A 2-day hands-on program that quickly helps executives and managers alike to understand how to identify cost-cutting opportunities and develop a “Profit and Performance Strategy” that goes far beyond cost-cutting alone.   Attendees will be able to better develop cost-cutting and profit enhancement strategies, determine the areas of highest opportunity and reduce costs throughout their operations.

Lean Enterprise & Process Improvement

Overview of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques

1 day

A seminar that quickly brings executives, managers and front-line team members up to date on the techniques and tools of Lean Manufacturing.  By attending this seminar, attendees will be able to better identify and leverage their company’s use of lean manufacturing techniques and tools to maximize productivity and minimize costs.

Lean Enterprise & Process Improvement

Managing Lean Manufacturing / Lean Enterprise Projects

1-3 days

Because participants often lack an understanding of the complex issues involved in business process improvement projects, many projects fall short of expectations and potential. This seminar provides a pragmatic framework that of activities that must take place to ensure the success of change efforts. Participants obtain knowledge on how to assess and manage process improvement efforts that will provide the greatest payback and value. 

Lean Enterprise & Process Improvement

Value Stream Mapping and Analysis

2-4 days

This session introduces participants to Value Stream Mapping, the cornerstone for effective Lean Enterprise implementations, and prepares participants for the challenges of developing useful business process models.  Team members are instructed on effectively identifying, mapping and analyzing their business processes and workflows. Guidance is provided on how to identify process breakdowns and inefficiencies. Numerous rapid improvement techniques and shortcuts are presented.

Business Intelligence

Introduction to Business Intelligence

1 day

This introductory seminar explores explains how business intelligence provides a basis for significant productivity gains and effective decision making.  Examples of effective “dashboards” are presented, as well as tips for identifying business intelligence opportunity areas.  An overview of Business Intelligence technology architectures, as well as a checklist on Selecting a BI Platform is provided.

Human Change Management

The Change Readiness Scale:  Your Organization

1-2 days

Is your organization READY for change?  A pragmatic seminar that outlines a practical approach to managing human change in real world business and technology transformation projects.

Human Change Management

Leading Change and Managing Transition

1-2 days

A highly interactive seminar that provides leaders with skills and confidence for managing in ambiguous situations. Participants will learn how to deal with the doubts and uncertainty of change.

Package Integration

Selecting Applications for Your Business:
101+ Great Questions

1 day

An intense study of a pragmatic methodology that leverages an extensive question set to guide you through the package selection process.  Whether selecting ERP, CRM, WMS or BAM software, there are several CRITICAL questions you should ask.