LeanSprint 4W
Fit in Lean in 4 Weeks – a Response to Skilled Labor Shortages and Economic Pressure
The ongoing shortage of skilled workers, volatile supply chains, and increasing pressure for efficiency present massive challenges for many companies. In such an environment, it's not always the large-scale consulting projects that are needed, but often quick, effective approaches that can be carried out internally. Our compact “Fit in Lean in 4 Weeks” program (More information as download) empowers employees to identify and implement potential directly on their own shopfloor. This leads to measurable improvements in a short period of time – and a sustainable lean culture grown from within the company.
Productivity Gains in 12 Weeks – Without External Consultants
A medium-sized company in Hesse achieved a saving of 1 FTE in production logistics within 12 weeks following a two-day IPOL Lean Training – driven by internal initiative, without external consultants.
This was made possible through centralizing and digitally supporting the picking process using simple means. The idea emerged four weeks after the training and was independently pitched and implemented by the team as a business case.
Lasting Success Through Continuous Coaching:
Over the following two years, the team significantly improved the bottleneck area:
- 25% shorter throughput times
- +20% internal delivery reliability
- Restoration of target production performance
Kulturwandel inklusive:
The lean mindset was sustainably anchored within the company – with strengthened teamwork and increased ownership.
Effective Training Concept:
- Day 1: Introduction to the 16 IPOL Lean Rules (More information about the IPOL Lean Rules) using a building block production system
- Day 2: Applying the learned concepts live on the shopfloor
- 4 Weeks: Accompanied coaching to develop and implement a sound business case
Success Factors
