Lean for Chemicals: Applying Lean in the Process Industries

An introduction to Lean by an experienced process industries practitioner to give a non-automotive view of Lean to show how it may be effectively implemented in a chemicals environment to provide operational efficiencies leading to competitive advantages – lead time reduction, cost reduction, increased capacity, improved flexibility.

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About the Event

A one day introductory course to Lean tools and techniques delivered by an experienced process industries Lean practitioner to give a non-automotive view of how to apply Lean.

The common Lean tools and techniques will be introduced, and each placed in the context of the process industries. Some of the pitfalls of applying Lean in a chemical environment are highlighted, as well as workarounds and solutions.

Case studies and examples from the process industries are used throughout the course, with time given to explore how the tools and techniques covered may have to be adapted to each delegate’s environment.

Follow on courses looking in depth at specific Lean tools and techniques are available through the CIA. If you cannot see a course scheduled please enquire.