Introduction

The demand for efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable facilities management continues to grow in today’s fast-paced environment. Lean principles offer a proven methodology for eliminating waste, optimizing processes, and delivering maximum value to stakeholders. This 5-day training course provides a deep dive into applying Lean concepts in facilities management, with a forward-looking approach to address future challenges. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in implementing Lean strategies, leveraging technology, and driving continuous improvement within their organizations.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the core concepts of Lean principles and how they apply to facilities management.
2. Identify and eliminate waste across processes and systems in facilities operations.
3. Develop strategies for creating value-driven and sustainable facilities.
4. Explore tools and technologies that support Lean facilities management, such as predictive analytics and digital twins.
5. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in their organizations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Facilities Managers looking to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintenance Managers and Technicians.
• Project Managers in the facilities and construction sectors.
• Operations Professionals seeking to implement Lean strategies.
• Sustainability and Energy Managers interested in waste reduction.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Lean Thinking in Facilities Management

• Introduction to Lean Principles
  • Origins and evolution of Lean methodology.
  • Core principles: value, flow, pull, and perfection.
• The Lean Facilities Framework
  • Applying Lean to the lifecycle of facilities management.
  • Identifying value streams in facilities operations.
• Workshop: Mapping the value stream of a sample facility.

Day 2: Waste Elimination in Facilities Management

• The 8 Types of Waste in Facilities Operations
  • Overproduction, waiting, transportation, over-processing, inventory, motion, defects, and unused talent.
• Techniques for Waste Reduction
  • Using Kaizen (continuous improvement) to tackle inefficiencies.
  • Leveraging 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) for workplace organization.
• Interactive Exercise: Identifying and addressing waste in real-world facilities scenarios.

Day 3: Lean Tools and Technologies

• Lean Tools for Facilities Management
  • Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
  • Root Cause Analysis and A3 Problem Solving.
• Technology Integration
  • Digital twins, predictive maintenance, and IoT in Lean facilities.
  • Analytics and visualization tools to monitor and optimize processes.
• Workshop: Designing a Lean system with technology integration.

Day 4: Sustainability and Value Creation

• Sustainability Through Lean
  • Reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
  • Aligning Lean principles with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
• Enhancing Customer and Stakeholder Value
  • Understanding stakeholder needs and aligning operations to deliver value.
  • Measuring and communicating the impact of Lean improvements.
• Group Activity: Developing a Lean sustainability roadmap for a facility.

Day 5: Building a Lean Culture and Preparing for the Future

• Fostering a Lean Culture
  • Engaging teams in Lean initiatives.
  • Overcoming resistance to change and building long-term commitment.
• Future Challenges and Trends
  • Resilience and adaptability in Lean facilities management.
  • Innovations in automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making.
• Conclusion and Certification.