Training > Introduction to LEAN Culture and Techniques in IT and Testing

Introduction to LEAN Culture and Techniques in IT and Testing

Course Objectives

LEAN manufacturing has surpassed mass production techniques with higher quality, reduced costs and faster time-to-market. LEAN started in the automobile industry with Toyota spearheading the techniques and specific company behaviour required. LEAN has more recently shown similar positive results in other manufacturing organisations, retailers and service organisations, and is now enjoying great interest in IT-serviced companies as it is more commonly being used to improve software development and testing activities.

In this one day overview you will be introduced to LEAN techniques and concepts by taking part in a simple, interactive classroom manufacturing exercise. These principles will then be applied to software development processes, quality, speed and behaviour in order for the candidates to understand how these lead to greater efficiency, effectiveness and cost saving.

Skills Gained

An overview of LEAN’s origins in Toyota where candidates learn behaviour that support LEAN’s emphasis on continuous improvement.
An opportunity to get familiar with key LEAN techniques including value stream analysis and mapping, measurement of cycle time, standard work, flow and pull, voice of the customer and visual management.
A comparison of LEAN versus Agile and more traditional software development practices, with guidelines of how to benefit from LEAN practices in both environments.
A brief discussion on LEAN and Six Sigma.
A hands-on experience from an interactive manufacturing exercise.