Increasing productivity, upgrading performance, adding value and achieving greater customer value and satisfaction; all require new ways of thinking and behaving. INTENT Group have been working with businesses for many years to apply lean techniques using proven methodologies.

Lean implementation empowers organisations through a system of Continuous Improvement, which specifically focuses on eliminating all forms of waste through the implementation of World Class tools, techniques and best practices. Lean activities include analysing the flow of products, services and information through valued added activities, resulting in improved process effectiveness, staff engagement and therefore customer satisfaction.

INTENT Group offer a number of introductory workshops to provide organisations and participants with a basic overview and initial understanding of what lean is and how it can be of benefit to your company. In addition we faciliate Lean focused exercises that have participants implement techniques designed to provide immediate business benefit these include:

• Loss and Waste analysis
• 5S workshops/exercises
• Problem Solving exercises

Any organisation embarking on a lean pathway is also highly advised to undertake a workshop in Leading and Managing Change. Lean implementation requires new ways of thinking and behaving and management support and leadership is key to achieving the benefits of lean.

What are the benefits of Lean?

• Clean and tidy workplace
• Intermediate inventories appropriately stored or removed.
• Systems work space is clear of unnecessary electronic files and information
• Work flows in a logical sequence with operatives or staff members working at an even pace
• Standard processes are put in place for all work teams and implemented and monitored in the physical and electronic work environment
• Measurement of progress and achievements in graphs or statistics is available for staff
• Regularly team meetings
• Self-directed work teams
• Problems are identified, prioritised and resolved appropriately
• All staff are engaged in achieving continuous improvement

Customer Benefits when dealing with a Lean Company or Enterprise:

• Shorter lead time and consistent standard of quality
• Delivery In Full On Time And In Spec (DIFOTAIS) nothing missing, on time and exactly as it was ordered

Intent offers a range of specialised training programmes and workshops that provide the skills and knowledge to drive lean business performance.

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