Lean Operations Analytics

Course Overview

A practical, improvement‑focused course that teaches learners how to apply Lean principles and analytics to eliminate waste, optimise processes, and improve operational performance. The course covers Lean metrics, value‑stream analysis, root‑cause techniques, statistical tools, dashboards, and data‑driven decision‑making to support continuous improvement.

Target Audience

• Operations managers and process improvement teams

• Lean, Six Sigma, and quality professionals

• Business analysts and performance management roles

• Supply chain, manufacturing, and service operations teams

• Students or professionals entering operations or Lean analytics

Course Outcomes

• Understand Lean principles, waste categories, and operational KPIs

• Analyse value streams to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies

• Use data to measure cycle time, takt time, throughput, and flow

• Apply root‑cause analysis and statistical tools to diagnose issues

• Build dashboards to monitor Lean performance and improvement progress

• Support Kaizen, continuous improvement, and Lean transformation initiatives

• Recommend data‑driven interventions to improve quality and efficiency

• Communicate operational insights clearly to stakeholders and leadership