For a small manufacturer, Operational Excellence should be practical, accessible, and closely connected to the problems the business faces every day. The objective is to help managers, supervisors, engineers, and frontline employees develop the ability to see problems, understand causes, make sound decisions, and sustain improvements.
Offerings include:
Lean fundamentals
Practical Lean Six Sigma
Daily Management Systems
Structured Problem Solving
Standard Work
Value Stream Management
Visual Management
Kaizen Facilitation
Operational Decision Making
Basic Data Analysis for Manufacturing
Supervisor Problem-Solving Skills
Programs are modular and customizable. A 75-person manufacturer may need a two-day problem-solving workshop followed by coaching. A 300-person manufacturer may need a structured development pathway for supervisors and engineers. The academy should accommodate both.
The emphasis is on building capability that remains inside the company.
Start with our free Operational Excellence Diagnostic to find out where your strengths lie and where your opportunities exist.