Sustaining a Lean transformation requires continuous problem-solving by everyone in the organisation. In the context of Continuous Improvement, it is a never-ending process. Yellow Belt Training includes a suite of problem-solving tools which can be employed to increase profitability, lower costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The Yellow Belt is normally followed by completion of the Green Belt. Our approach is ”Learn As You Do”, and the completion of a Yellow Belt project by each participant who is mentored by an experienced practitioner supports the effective transfer of knowledge from trainer to student.

This programme is delivered online in four sessions of four hours duration including three breaks. Specialised mentoring of ½ day per participant is provided for each project over the course of the four sessions. Typically the online training will be delivered over 4 weeks, at a cadence of a half-day session per week but is flexible on a situational level. The 4 sessions are instructor led, supplemented with practical exercises and include relevant case studies.

Yellow Belt Training is essential for your front-line support team including supervisors, team leaders and support personnel; to ensure that problems are resolved at the appropriate level in the organisation. The long-term goal is to train all tiers of the organisation to this level, to allow the organisation to make Lean Transformations a reality.

The Yellow Belt course covers the underlying concepts behind Lean Thinking – with particular emphasis on problem-solving, root cause analysis and the use of methodologies in order to implement solutions. Participants will be provided with the knowledge and capability to:

• Identify and make problems visible.
• Use structured problem solving methodologies, i.e. Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control (DMAIC).
• Use tools to define the problem: SIPOC, Process Mapping, Run Charts.
• Use of analysis tools: Histograms, Pareto Analysis, Scatter Charts.
• Use tools to root cause problems: 5 Whys, Cause & Effect Diagrams.
• Use Sustaining Tools, Control Charts and Visual Control.
• Select and use the appropriate tools to solve problems and sustain improvements.
• Successfully apply the A3 process.

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