Technical & Financial for Lean Manufacturing

Course Category : Finance

An advanced programme integrating technical and financial analysis to implement lean manufacturing, enhance operational efficiency, maximise value, and minimise waste in industrial environments.
5 Days | Advanced Level

Introduction

In today’s highly competitive industrial landscape, lean manufacturing has become a strategic necessity for achieving efficiency and operational sustainability. However, its success extends beyond technical tools and requires precise integration with financial analysis to support value-driven decision-making. This course focuses on aligning lean principles with financial performance, demonstrating how to measure efficiency, identify waste, and optimise production flows from a comprehensive economic perspective, enabling organisations to achieve operational excellence and maximise return on investment.

Targeted Audience

Operations and Production Managers
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers
Quality and Continuous Improvement Managers
Finance and Industrial Accounting Managers
Supply Chain Managers
Cost Analysts
Industrial Sector Executives

Targeted Skills

Applying lean manufacturing principles technically and financially
Analysing waste and its financial impact
Measuring operational efficiency using financial metrics
Linking value streams to financial outcomes
Cost analysis in lean environments
Supporting investment decisions in manufacturing

Expected Outcomes

Develop an integrated understanding of technical and financial lean manufacturing aspects.
Analyse waste and its impact on profitability.
Design financial performance measurement models in lean environments.
Optimise value streams from operational and financial perspectives.
Support improvement and investment decisions using data-driven insights.
Enhance industrial efficiency and sustainability capabilities.

Training Topics Index

Lean principles and strategic objectives
Seven types of waste and financial impact
Operational efficiency vs profitability
Financial management role in Lean
Key performance indicators

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Identifying waste and cost drivers
Value-added vs non-value-added activities
Process cost vs product cost
Flow optimisation and lead time reduction

Financial KPIs (ROI, EVA, OEE)
Lean accounting vs traditional accounting
Direct and indirect cost analysis
Productivity and efficiency measurement
Financial reporting for improvement

Continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, 5S)
Investment decision analysis
Cost reduction without quality loss
Resource optimisation
Operational risk management

Aligning Lean with strategic goals
Budgeting in Lean environments
Working capital management
Sustaining operational improvements
Building a financially driven Lean culture

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code

Technical & Financial for Lean Manufacturing