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Lean thinking: Eleven ways to link training with application

Read this article and learn how your company can gain more effective continuous improvement activities through lean thinking.

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The main goals of lean manufacturing are less waste and lower costs. This concept promotes automation and continuous improvements in operational efficiency.
However, applying the lean thinking philosophy, tools and techniques is a big challenge for lean practitioners.
In this article, Simon Elias discusses eleven factors which help companies develop lean thinking knowledge and practical skills in the workplace, so they can be more effective in their continuous improvement activities.
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Simon Elias
Simon Elias is the director of Lean Competency Services Ltd., and holds the Cardiff University license to operate and develop the Lean Competency System, originally developed at the Lean Enterprise Research Centre (LERC). He was previously director of the LERC, which he joined in 1997 and was involved in a range of research, knowledge transfer, engagement and executive education projects, programmes and initiatives, as well as LERC marketing and strategic development and was the chief architect of the Lean Competency System. Simon previously worked for Thorn EMI PLC, Grand Met PLC, The Automobile Association and Johnson Controls Inc. in a range of research, planning and marketing roles. Simon was educated at Swansea University, Wales and The City University, London and has professional diplomas in marketing and market research.

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