The BEC is offering a one-day Lean Overview*. This module is the beginning of your journey toward world-class and provides the answers to your questions on Lean. It provides a basic understanding of Lean methodology and the tools used to support Lean initiatives. This new approach to thinking and learning supports the paradigms that we hope for: creating vibrant, healthy, competitive, world-class companies that optimize people, processes, and resources to succeed globally and build wealth for stakeholders. This is a quantum leap in the application of Lean training and methodology: don't just be Lean - be vibrant, healthy, and fit. The module includes a hands-on simulation that shows how Lean improves production processes.

Upon completion of Lean Overview, participants will be able to:

• Understand and define the principles of Lean
  • What is Lean?
  • What is the origin of Lean?
  • What are the principles of Lean?
  • How does Lean work as an integrated system?
  • What are the Eight Wastes that Lean targets?
  • How can I implement Lean in my organization?
• Understand how Lean methodology supports your business initiatives
• Apply Lean principles in a simulation model

** Lean Overview is a prerequisite for most BEC Lean Modules.