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Lean management – the pathway to building efficiency and organisational excellence

In today's dynamic business landscape, organisations are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance customer satisfaction. Lean management is a powerful methodology that empowers organisations, as well as individuals, to achieve these goals.

Lean management is often referred to as set of practices aimed at eliminating waste and optimising the process. Having originated from the production system of a leading organisation, the concept evolved into a widely adopted approach across various industries.

Core principles of lean management

    Value


    Identify what truly constitutes value for your customer and eliminate activities that don't contribute to it

    Value stream map


    Visually map your current processes to identify bottlenecks, redundancy, and areas of improvement

    Flow


    Strive for a smooth and uninterrupted flow of work by minimising delays and handoffs

    Pull production


    Produce only what is needed, when it is needed, to eliminate over production and inventory waste

    Seek perfection


    Foster a culture of continuous improvement where everyone is encouraged to identify and implement better ways of doing things.

What we have for you

We offer a wide range of tailored programmes, under lean management, that focus on developing the essential skills required to implement and execute projects based on lean principles.

  • Lean foundation
  • Lean practitioner
  • Lean master practitioner
  • Kanban
  • 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, and Sustain)
  • Kaizen
  • Value stream mapping tools like 
  • A3
  • 3M and 3G (3M-Muda, Muri, Mura and 3G-Gemba, Gembutsu, and Genjitsu).

What sets our offerings apart?

Our key differentiators include:

Immersive curriculum

Our programme offers broad approach to various lean tools, equipping participants with core foundational knowledge and skills needed to drive excellence across various aspects of the organisation

Application-focused learning

Hands-on exercises and assignments, along with real-world industry examples that bridge theory and application

Learning from experienced practitioners

Participants are expected to learn from seasoned industry professionals at KPMG in India, who bring years of experience and expertise to the training room. Participants are expected to benefit from their practical insights, strategies, and industry-leading practices gleaned from successful implementations across diverse organisational settings

Industry-recognised certification

Upon completion of the programme, participants will earn a prestigious certification from KPMG in India, validating their proficiency in lean tools

Customised to meet your organisational needs

Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, we tailor our training programmes to address the specific needs and challenges of our clients. Our customised approach helps gain relevance and maximum impact

Long-term collaboration

We strive to build long-term collaboration with our clients, providing ongoing support and guidance to provide sustained success in lean implementation.

Outcome and potential benefits

Lean management is a powerful approach for both individual and organisations. 

For organisations

  • Reduced costs: Eliminating waste leads to cost savings on materials, labour, and overheads, which translates to a stronger bottom line
  • Improved quality: Lean focuses on creating a defect-free product from the start, which reduces the need for rework and improves overall product quality
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction: Faster production times and higher quality products lead to happier customers. Lean helps organisations become more responsive to customer needs
  • Increased innovation: A core tenet of lean is continuous improvement, which fosters a culture of innovation where individuals and groups imbibe the skills to identify and implement improved ways of working.

For individuals

  • Enhanced skillset: Lean principles emphasise continuous improvement, which translates to opportunities to develop new skills and refine existing ones
  • Problem-solving: Lean fosters a culture of identifying and eliminating waste. This equips individuals with keen problem-solving skills that can be applied beyond the shop floor
  • Increased efficiency: By understanding lean methods, individuals can contribute to increased productivity and efficiency for their organisation.

Who should attend

Leadership
teams

Leaders who need to champion lean principles and create a culture that encourages open communication and employee participation in process improvement

Cross-functional
teams

Teams comprising individuals from various departments who are involved in a particular value stream. This fosters a holistic understanding of the process and facilitates collaboration for improvement

Process owners and subject matter experts (SMEs)

Process owners and SMEs across different departments provide crucial insights into specific processes and areas for waste reduction. Their collaboration is essential for effective value stream mapping and waste elimination strategies

Anyone interested in quality tools

Regardless of background, anyone with a keen interest in lean tools can also benefit from this programme.

Ready to unlock the potential of lean within your organisation?

Get in touch with us to discuss your lean training needs. Let's work together to build leading advantage through industry leading lean tools and techniques.


For more details on the programme, reach out to		 Venu Nilgar
+91 9920585206
in-fmsixsigma@kpmg.com