Lean – Competitive Systems and Practices
Competitive Solutions delivers customisable, work based training programs in lean and continuous improvement.
Our lean training programs will:
- improve the culture of your workforce
- increase the level of ownership and accountability of your people
- lay the foundations for quality and continuous improvement
- deliver a return on investment for the business through improvement projects
- enable participants to gain a qualification in competitive systems and practices
Our strategy is simple yet highly effective – we build from the ground up.
Our training is based on the lean pillars of continuous improvement and respect for people. We believe that truly sustainable lean systems engage and involve the people who perform the tasks. Working on the issues that cause frustration to your people lifts morale and ensures participants ‘buy in’ to the process.
Lean should be simple – so that’s how we train it.
Training Delivery
We deliver training through a practical, action-based learning methodology that is unique to our program.
We use gamification (designing simulation activities to be more like games), work-based projects, and one on one coaching to engage with people and transfer knowledge.
We believe it is the practical application of new knowledge that makes the difference. Our skilled facilitators will engage with your business and drive the implementation of new ideas to ensure practical, measurable and sustainable outcomes. By making the training hands on, fun and engaging we involve participants to solve their real problems in their workplace. Building on that success drives a culture of continuous improvement.
Steps in the process
- Participants organised into project teams
- Training delivery through projects agreed at the strategy meeting.
- Develop and track metrics to ensure outcomes are achieved
- Focus on sustainability – lock in the wins, ensure processes improvements are documented and adopted
- Project teams present their outcomes to senior management
By the end of the training, participants will have the ability to progress improvement projects using these lean principles:
- Identify Value and the 8 Wastes
- Map the Value Stream
- Establish Flow
- Implement Pull
- Continuous Improvement
Clients
Our program is customised for both shop floor and non-shop floor participants within large and small organisations. While the core of the program remains the same, customisation occurs via a different project focus for each cohort and industry.
Below are the following industries we specialise in with example lean roll out programs:
- Warehousing
- Administration
- Logistics
- Team leaders/ Supervisors
- Management
Accredited Qualifications
Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices MSS40316
This qualification is suitable for those responsible for implementing and monitoring process improvements in a team or work area, with analytical skills and the ability to apply broad knowledge to facilitate change. It is applicable to all industries and leadership roles, including:
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Project Managers
- Administration Staff
Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices MSS30316
This qualification is for anyone applying process improvements to their own work area or to assist others in larger improvement projects. It is suitable for all industries and job roles, including:
- Manufacturing operator
- Logistics operator
- Office worker
- Retail worker
- Hospitality worker
- Team Leaders
- Supervisor
- Lab technician
- Engineer
- Technical expert
- Project Manager
Government funding for work-place programs
In many cases, the cost of training can be offset by accessing funding support from both state and federal sources. Talk to us about how funding support can be applied to your workplace.
Warehousing and Logistics
Competitive Solutions delivers customisable work based training programs in supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
Our training programs will:
- upskill your workforce in warehouse and logistics processes
- create ideas and projects to drive improvements in your supply chain
- enable participants to gain a qualification in supply chain or logistics
Training Delivery
We deliver training through an action-based learning methodology that is unique to our program.
We use gamification (designing simulation activities to be more like games), work-based projects and one-on-one coaching with skilled facilitators to engage with people and transfer knowledge.
We believe it is the practical application of new knowledge that makes the difference.
Steps in the process
- Interview all participants to determine existing attitudes, skill level and understanding of warehousing and logistics concepts
- Establish skills gaps and business training needs
- Develop a customised training plan for participants
Strategy meeting – we report our findings at a meeting with management to agree on training focus and skill sets to be delivered with KPIs to measure training effectiveness.
- Delivery of training to meet outcomes agreed at strategy meeting
- Hands on learning activities to engage and stimulate learning
- Develop a skills matrix to capture training delivered and ongoing training needs
- Focus on improved processes to ensure sustainability
- Further develop skills matrix and future road map to be handed over to the business
Clients
Our program can be customised for both shop floor and non-shop floor participants. While the core of the program remains the same, customisation occurs via a different training plans for each cohort and industry.
Testimonials
Clinton Harvie
Between 2016-2018 I worked with Competitive Solutions to help Davey Water Products accelerate their lean journey. I was looking for a program that could deliver a win for the employees and a win for the company, and that’s exactly what I found. 90 staff from multiple departments achieved accredited cert3, cert4 and diploma certificates in competitive manufacturing systems which delivered sustainable improvements throughout the plant, resulting in expense reduction of greater than $1.0M two years running, and many improvements which delivered cycle time, stock holding, and waste elimination benefits. Lean Resources invested time to fully understand process flow and waste, every employee involved received group training and one-on-one time with trainers in support learning outcomes and lean initiatives run during the program. I highly recommend this program to all businesses looking to accelerate lean outcomes.
Denis Jackson
Trivantage Manufacturing is an experienced quality Electrical Manufacturer with the main production facility based in Thomastown, Victoria.
We engaged Competitive Solutions recently to work intimately with our staff to introduce LEAN principles with an objective to streamline our production, improve our efficiencies and hence the bottom line.
We found Competitive Solutions very structured and detailed in their approach with the ability to engage the staff on all levels to maximise the time spent on this initiative.
We highly recommend Competitive Solutions to assist with improving production efficiencies for any business.
Learning and Development Specialist
“I have used the services of Competitive Solutions for a number of years to provide specialised training. This training has been designed to meet the needs and the context of the business. The design of the training has been innovative with the delivery being engaging and professional. Throughout the period that I have utilised the services of Competitive Solutions nothing has been too much trouble for the training team. Their customer service has exceeded all expectations.”
Alisha Walker
“I found Competitive Solutions to be very practical in their approach to education. Their ability to adapt concepts to address the constraints within our business was greatly appreciated, and the simulations used to conduct the training were a lot of fun and very engaging.”
Accredited Qualifications
Certificate IV in Logistics TLI42010
This qualification is for those working in the Logistics Industry in a variety of operational roles, including:
- Logistics Coordinator
- Logistics Supervisor
The qualification is best suited to those in a leadership role, able to apply a broad range of skills with an ability to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop procedures, and provide leadership and guidance to others in applying skills and planning skill development.
Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations TLI30319
This qualification is for those working in the supply chain, usually logistics and warehousing operations, including:
- Logistics Operator
- Warehouse Operator
- Supply Chain Administration Operator
- Supply Chain Administration Officer
The qualification is suited to all skilled operations roles, usually those working in a multiskilled team. It may include the responsibility for coordinating the work of others.
Government funding for work-place programs
In many cases, the cost of training can be offset by accessing funding support from both state and federal sources. Talk to us about how funding support can be applied to your workplace.
WHS
Competitive Solutions delivers customisable, work based training programs in work health and safety.
Our Work Health and Safety (WHS) programs will:
- increase the level of WHS awareness and accountability of your people
- provide practical knowledge and skills to improve WHS
- cover hazard identification, risk assessment and control
- audit your workplace WHS performance and create a road map for improvements
- enable participants to gain a qualification in WHS
Our strategy is simple yet highly effective – we build from the ground up.
We believe that truly sustainable WHS systems must engage and involve the people who are involved in the tasks. Working on the issues that cause WHS concerns for your people lifts morale and ensures participants ‘buy in’ to the process.
Training Delivery
We deliver training through a practical, action-based learning methodology that is unique to our program.
We use gamification (designing simulation activities to be more like games), work-based projects and one on one coaching with our skilled facilitators to engage with and transfer knowledge to your people to ensure sustainable WHS improvements.
We believe it is the practical application of new knowledge that makes the difference.
Steps in the process
- Interview all participants to determine existing attitudes, skill level and understanding of work health and safety (WHS) issues
- Undertake a comprehensive WHS audit of operations looking at existing issues and KPIs or metrics
- Conduct basic WHS introduction training
Strategy Meeting – we report our findings at a meeting with management to agree on WHS projects to be delivered with KPIs to measure training effectiveness.
- All team members organised into WHS improvement project teams
- Training delivery through projects agreed at the strategy meeting
- Develop and track WHS metrics to ensure outcomes are achieved
- ensure WHS improvements are sustainable by documentation and auditing
- Final WHS audit completed by Competitive Solutions with road map for further improvements
Our program is customised for both shop floor and non-shop floor participants. While the core of the program remains the same, customisation occurs via a different project focus for each cohort and industry.
Clients
Below are the following industries we specialise in with example work health and safety programs:
- Warehousing
- Manufacturing
- Administration
- Logistics
- Team leaders/ Supervisors
- Management
Accredited Qualifications
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety BSB41419
This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills and may be in leadership roles. They manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace. Roles include:
- Supervisors
- WHS personnel
- Workers in WHS related roles
Certificate III in Work Health and Safety BSB30719
This qualification suits individuals performing work health and safety (WHS) duties in addition to their main duties and may provide technical advice and support to a team. It provides the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a variety of WHS tasks. Roles include:
- Operators
- Supervisors
- WHS representatives
Government funding for work-place programs
In many cases, the cost of training can be offset by accessing funding support from both state and federal sources. Talk to us about how funding support can be applied to your workplace.
