University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Lean enables organizations to become customer focused, value-based and resource efficient — essentials for success. Applying Lean principles for the purpose of streamlining processes leads to greater efficiency and customer satisfaction. Through the Discovery Center at UW-Stout, businesses and organizations from the public and private sectors are able to draw upon Lean experts to identify opportunities for process solutions.

Lean Government Workshops   

Full day workshop or customized on-site training options available

As government entities and other public and private sector organizations are challenged to do more with limited resources, it is crucial to improve office efficiency by eliminating non-value added activities in the workplace.  Implementation of Lean practices results in improved and streamlined processes, where staff can experience a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day and serve their clients in a timely manner with less chaos and frustrations. Learn more …

Administrative Lean Workshop

1/2 day workshop or customized on-site training options available

Administrative Lean is a set of guidelines used to improve office function by eliminating waste and non-value-added activities. Office waste can take the form of excess paperwork, redundant approvals, inefficient work area design, incomplete or inaccurate information and complex tracking systems.  At the end of this four-hour workshop, personnel will understand the principle of Lean and its value and be able to identify waste in current administrative processes, pinpoint Lean building blocks to reduce or eliminate waste, and understand the value of implementing Lean in the office.  Learn more …

Lean Certification Series

6 full days

The Lean Certification series comprises a series of workshops that include live simulations with a mentored implementation project at your company. This powerhouse combination provides swift and targeted technical competencies custom-fit to your unique needs. The cost savings from your first project typically pay back your investment many times over and promote the next continuous improvement activities.  Learn more …

Principles of Lean

Full day workshop

Get your employees speaking the language of Lean by attending this one-day Lean 101 workshop incorporating interactive instruction and hands-on simulation. The more your employees understand the concepts of Lean and appreciate the possibilities of its implementation, the more success you will have of developing a company-wide culture of process improvement. Learn more …

Examples of Lean Success