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    What Is Lean and Why Does It Matter in Slovenia?UntitledThe Foundations Behind Operational Excellence

    Lean Fundamentals Training in Slovenia is a one-day, non-certification programme that gives professionals a practical grounding in Lean management, the systematic approach to maximising customer value while eliminating waste. Rooted in the Toyota Production System developed at Toyota by Taiichi Ohno, it teaches the five Lean principles that James Womack and Daniel Jones set out in Lean Thinking (1996): identify value, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection. Across Slovenia's factories, pharmaceutical plants and service teams, waste hides in waiting, rework and excess inventory. This training helps your people see it and act on it. Participants learn to recognise the eight wastes, remembered as DOWNTIME, and apply core tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen to improve flow and quality. Suitable for every role and sector, it is the ideal first step before deeper Lean or Lean Six Sigma learning. Build the shared Lean vocabulary your teams need and start improving from day one with Invensis Learning.

    What Is Lean and Why Does It Matter in Slovenia?The Foundations Behind Operational Excellence

    Lean Fundamentals Training in Slovenia is a one-day, non-certification programme that gives professionals a practical grounding in Lean management, the systematic approach to maximising customer value while eliminating waste. Rooted in the Toyota Production System developed at Toyota by Taiichi Ohno, it teaches the five Lean principles that James Womack and Daniel Jones set out in Lean Thinking (1996): identify value, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection.

    Across Slovenia's factories, pharmaceutical plants and service teams, waste hides in waiting, rework and excess inventory. This training helps your people see it and act on it. Participants learn to recognise the eight wastes, remembered as DOWNTIME, and apply core tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work and Kaizen to improve flow and quality.

    Suitable for every role and sector, it is the ideal first step before deeper Lean or Lean Six Sigma learning. Build the shared Lean vocabulary your teams need and start improving from day one with Invensis Learning.

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    Key Highlightsof the Lean Fundamentals Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Gain a structured understanding of Lean from foundational principles and waste identification through to value stream mapping, pull systems, Kanban, and Lean management implementation
    • Develop skills across all nine course modules, covering the full Lean toolkit from 5S and Takt time to Kaizen events and constraint analysis
    • Build the capability to identify waste, map value streams, design pull-based processes, and apply Lean tools to real operational challenges in manufacturing and service environments
    • Learn how Lean principles connect to Six Sigma and continuous improvement frameworks, and how Lean Fundamentals provides the foundation for further operational excellence development

    Structured Courseware and Learning Resources

    • Access a well-organized curriculum that progresses logically from Lean mentality and waste elimination through to advanced flow concepts, pull systems, and Lean management principles
    • Receive course materials including value stream mapping templates, 5S implementation guides, Takt time calculation worksheets, Kanban board setup references, and Kaizen event planning tools
    • Engage with real-world examples drawn from Lean implementations at organizations including Toyota, GE, Boeing, Amazon, and Johnson and Johnson, applied to operational contexts relevant to Slovenia professionals
    • Work through structured exercises and scenario-based activities that reinforce each module and connect learning directly to workplace process improvement challenges

    Instructor-Led, Practical Learning Experience

    • Learn from experienced Lean practitioners who have applied Lean principles and led improvement initiatives across manufacturing, operations, and service industries in the Slovenia
    • Participate in facilitated discussions that ground Lean theory in the practical realities of process improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency in Slovenia organizations
    • Work through scenario-based activities covering value stream mapping, waste identification, 5S implementation, Takt time calculation, and pull system design
    • Ask questions in real time and receive guidance tailored to your specific industry, role, and improvement context through Lean Fundamentals coaching

    Flexible Learning Support in Slovenia

    • Choose from live online instructor-led or self-paced training formats depending on your schedule, learning preference, and level of structured support needed
    • Benefit from post-training access to course recordings, Lean reference materials, templates, and supplementary resources for continued workplace application
    • Receive support from Invensis Learning training coordinators who assist with scheduling, materials, and enrolment queries for professionals across the Slovenia
    • Engage with a cohort of peers completing the same Lean Fundamentals training program, creating opportunities for shared learning and professional networking

    Learn the Core Concepts Covered in the Course

    • Explore the origins and principles of Lean thinking, including its linkage to Six Sigma and the foundational role of the Lean mentality in driving operational improvement
    • Understand the hidden costs of waste in office and factory environments and how to identify and eliminate the seven types of waste across operational processes
    • Study value stream mapping, pull systems, Kanban, Takt time, flow principles, constraint analysis, and 5S as connected tools within a complete Lean implementation framework covered in the Online Lean Fundamentals course
    • Examine the Lean management principles that enable organizations to sustain Lean improvements and build a lasting culture of operational excellence

    Practice, Assessment, and Completion Support

    • Apply learning through practical exercises that replicate the Lean improvement scenarios common in manufacturing, operations, logistics, and quality environments across the Slovenia
    • Complete module-level knowledge checks to consolidate understanding and prepare for the practical application of Lean tools in your workplace
    • Receive a Certificate of Completion from Invensis Learning upon successfully finishing the training program
    • Access a post-course summary of key Lean concepts, tools, and frameworks to support ongoing reference and workplace application

    Career and Workplace Application

    • Position yourself for roles that require Lean and operational excellence expertise, including process improvement, quality management, operations management, and manufacturing engineering functions
    • Apply Lean tools and principles immediately within your current team or organization, across manufacturing, service, logistics, or administrative process environments
    • Understand how Lean Fundamentals connects to Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and enterprise-wide continuous improvement programs
    • Support organizational capability building through Lean Fundamentals corporate training for employees across manufacturing, operations, logistics, healthcare, and service industries.

    Lean Fundamentals Training Eligibility in the SloveniaWho Can Enroll?

    • There are no formal prerequisites required to enroll in the Lean Fundamentals training program

    • Open to professionals from all industries and functional backgrounds, including manufacturing, operations, quality assurance, project management, and business analysis

    • No prior Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement qualification is required to participate in this course

    • Basic familiarity with workplace processes or team-based operational environments is helpful but is not a formal requirement for enrolment

    • Suitable for both early-career professionals seeking to build Lean skills and experienced practitioners looking to formalize and deepen their understanding of Lean principles and tools

    Real Gains for People and OrganisationsWhat Lean Fundamentals Builds

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Lean Fundamentals Training gives individual professionals the skills to see waste, improve flow and add more value in their day-to-day work. It suits operators, engineers, supervisors, quality staff and anyone curious about how Lean works. Whether you are new to Lean or formalising what you already practise, the programme builds practical capability you can apply immediately, from your own workstation to team improvement projects.

    If you want to stand out in Slovenia's manufacturing, pharmaceutical and service sectors, a solid grounding in Lean is a proven first move. You gain the vocabulary, tools and mindset that improvement-focused employers look for.

    • Recognise and classify the eight wastes so you can target the real drains on time and cost
    • Apply the five Lean principles to your own work and make value flow with fewer interruptions
    • Use practical tools like 5S, Kanban and standard work to bring order and consistency to daily tasks
    • Contribute confidently to Kaizen and improvement activities using a shared Lean vocabulary
    • Build a continuous improvement mindset that employers across Slovenia's industry value
    • Lay the foundation for further Lean or Lean Six Sigma learning and career progression
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Lean Fundamentals group training helps organisations launch or strengthen a continuous improvement programme by equipping whole teams at once. It is frequently delivered as the first step in an enterprise-wide Lean or operational excellence rollout. For Slovenian manufacturers, pharmaceutical firms and service providers facing labour shortages and productivity gaps, it builds the capability to do more with the same resources.

    If your teams speak different improvement languages, this training creates a common Lean foundation. Everyone learns to identify waste, apply the same tools and support improvement using one shared approach.

    • Give every employee a shared Lean vocabulary and mindset as the entry point to improvement
    • Reduce waste, waiting and rework to protect margins under cost and productivity pressure
    • Improve flow, quality and on-time delivery across production and service processes
    • Standardise Lean practice across sites, departments and teams
    • Build in-house continuous improvement capability without relying solely on consultants
    • Deliver training on-site or live online, tailored to your processes and schedule

    Where Lean Skills Take You in SloveniaRoles, Demand and Recognition

    Lean skills are in steady demand across Slovenia, the third most industrialised economy in the EU, where manufacturing drives roughly 29% of GDP and the automotive sector alone accounts for around 20% of exports. As firms face a persistent labour shortage and productivity below the EU average, employers increasingly value people who can eliminate waste and improve flow. Lean Fundamentals training opens the door to continuous improvement, quality and operations roles, and here is what the market looks like now.

    ~29%

    Industry share of Slovenia's GDP

    third most industrialised in the EU, UMAR 2026

    ~20%

    Automotive share of exports

    around 10% of GDP, 2026

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    Skilled roles in shortage

    48% of firms cannot fill vacancies, 2026

    EUR 30,000

    Continuous Improvement Specialist pay

    average per year gross, Slovenia 2026

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Automotive and Automotive Suppliers
    • —Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
    • —Home Appliances and Electronics
    • —Metals, Machinery and Manufacturing
    • —Logistics and Supply Chain
    • —Business Services and ICT

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —Labour shortages pushing firms to raise productivity per worker
    • —Automotive suppliers adapting to the German OEM slowdown and tariffs
    • —Pharma and regulated sectors expanding Lean and quality practice
    • —SMEs adopting Lean and Industry 4.0 to stay competitive
    • —Operational excellence teams forming inside larger manufacturers
    • —Cost and margin pressure driving waste-elimination programmes

    Sources: UMAR Slovenian Economic Mirror 1/2026, European Commission economic forecast, Boljsaplaca.si, worldsalaries.com, Glassdoor (Slovenia) 2026.

    Why Lean Skills Are in Demand Across Slovenia

    German Automotive Slowdown

    Slovenia's automotive sector drives around 20% of exports and is exposed to weak German demand and new tariffs. Lean helps suppliers cut waste and protect margins when volumes tighten.

    Lean builds waste-elimination skills

    A Persistent Labour Shortage

    With 98 professions in shortage and 48% of firms unable to fill roles, output depends on getting more from the same teams. Lean lifts productivity without adding headcount.

    Lean improves productivity per worker

    Productivity Below the EU Average

    Slovenian labour productivity trails the EU average, a structural gap employers must close. Lean is a direct, low-cost lever for improving flow and reducing lead time.

    Lean raises process efficiency

    Cost and Margin Pressure

    Rising input costs squeeze manufacturers and service providers alike. Eliminating the eight wastes frees capacity and cash without heavy capital investment.

    Lean protects margins

    Regulated Quality in Pharma

    Pharmaceutical leaders such as Krka and Lek run tightly regulated processes where consistency is critical. Lean tools like 5S and standard work support quality and compliance.

    Lean strengthens quality practice

    SME Modernisation

    Many Slovenian SMEs are adopting Industry 4.0 and continuous improvement to stay competitive. A shared Lean foundation is the practical first step for these teams.

    Lean creates a common foundation

    Sources: UMAR Slovenian Economic Mirror 1/2026, European Commission, Coface and Allianz Trade country reports (Slovenia) 2026.

    Lean Fundamentals is the practical first step to a continuous improvement culture. Give your team the skills to see waste and improve flow. Start today.

    Your Slovenia Improvement Journey

    Where Your Team Stands Today,

    The Shift Lean Thinking Makes Possible

    Slovenia's industry is under real pressure from labour shortages, thin margins and a productivity gap to close. Employers increasingly separate teams that can improve their own processes from those that cannot. Here is which side of that line Lean thinking puts you on.

    Today

    Skilled at the task, but without the Lean toolkit those roles ask for

    After Lean

    Ready to move into continuous improvement, quality and operations roles that pay above the national average

    Today

    Busy, but unsure where the real waste sits in the process

    After Lean

    Able to cut waiting, rework and excess inventory that quietly erode margins

    Today

    Focused on output alone, with little visibility of end-to-end flow

    After Lean

    Fluent in linking daily work to customer value and smoother flow

    You apply Lean at work

    Before

    Teams describe problems differently, so improvement stalls before it starts

    Now you have

    A shared Lean vocabulary that lets everyone name waste and improve together

    Before

    Waste is felt as pressure and delay, but hard to see or explain

    Now you have

    The confidence to run a waste walk and propose practical fixes on your own line

    Before

    Improvement depends on outside consultants or one-off firefighting

    Now you have

    Core tools like 5S, Kanban, standard work and PDCA ready to apply

    Before

    No structured foundation to build a Lean career or programme on

    Now you have

    A solid first step toward Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence roles

    "The organisations that pull ahead are the ones where everyone, not just the experts, can see waste and act on it."

    Join the professionals and teams who trained with Invensis Learning and started improving from day one.

    Sources: Boljsaplaca.si, worldsalaries.com, Glassdoor (Slovenia) 2026.

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Exploring the foundational principles and purpose of Lean as a methodology for eliminating waste and improving operational efficiency across manufacturing and service environments
    • Understanding the origins of Lean thinking and how Lean principles were developed and refined through the Toyota Production System and subsequent global applications
    • Examining the linkage between Lean and Six Sigma and how the two disciplines complement each other within broader operational excellence and continuous improvement programs
    • Reviewing the structure and objectives of the Lean Fundamentals course and establishing a framework for understanding how each module connects within the overall Lean methodology

    Module 2: Lean Mentality / Muda (Waste) Elimination

    • Understanding the concept of the hidden factory and the hidden office, and how non-value-adding activities consume resources without contributing to customer value in both manufacturing and administrative environments
    • Exploring the seven types of waste in Lean, including overproduction, waiting, transportation, over-processing, inventory, motion, and defects, and how each type manifests across different operational contexts
    • Developing the skills to identify waste within processes through systematic observation, process analysis, and the application of Lean waste identification tools
    • Learning the strategies and principles used to eliminate or reduce waste once identified, and the role of cultural and behavioral change in sustaining waste reduction over time

    Module 3: Mapping the Value Stream

    • Understanding the purpose and methodology of value stream mapping as a tool for visualizing the complete flow of materials and information required to deliver a product or service to the customer
    • Exploring different types of value stream maps, including current-state maps that document existing processes and future-state maps that define the improved process design
    • Learning how to create and interpret value stream maps to identify areas of waste, delay, and inefficiency within a process and to prioritize improvement actions
    • Understanding how value stream mapping provides the analytical foundation for planning and executing Lean improvement events and targeted process changes

    Module 4: Lean Events

    • Exploring the Kaizen event as a focused, team-based improvement activity designed to achieve significant process change within a short and defined timeframe
    • Understanding the structure and stages of a standard five-day Kaizen event, from preparation and scoping through to execution, solution testing, and results presentation
    • Learning how to plan and run shorter Lean events when the scope or available time requires a condensed improvement activity without sacrificing rigor or impact
    • Developing the facilitation and team management skills needed to lead Lean events effectively and ensure that improvement gains are sustained after the event concludes

    Module 5: Constraints

    • Understanding the concept of process constraints and how bottlenecks in process flow limit the throughput, efficiency, and capacity of the entire value stream
    • Learning systematic approaches for identifying constraints within a process, including observation-based methods, data analysis, and value stream review techniques
    • Exploring strategies for addressing bottlenecks, including process redesign, resource reallocation, workload balancing, and targeted improvement activities
    • Understanding the relationship between constraint management and broader Lean improvement efforts, and how resolving bottlenecks contributes to overall flow and value stream performance

    Module 6: Flow and Takt Time

    • Exploring the principle of flow in Lean and how continuous, uninterrupted movement of work through the value stream minimizes waiting, batching, and inventory accumulation
    • Understanding Takt time as the rate at which products or services must be produced to match customer demand, and how Takt time is calculated and applied in process design
    • Learning how to use Takt time as a planning tool to set the rhythm of production flow and ensure that process capacity is aligned to actual customer demand
    • Examining the relationship between flow, Takt time, and the broader Lean goal of delivering value to the customer efficiently, consistently, and without waste

    Module 7: Pull Systems and Kanban

    • Understanding the principles of pull-based production, in which work is initiated by actual customer demand rather than forecast-driven schedules or upstream production push
    • Exploring the Kanban system as a simple and visual method for signaling demand and controlling the flow of work, materials, and information through a process
    • Learning how to design and implement a basic Kanban system, including the selection of signal types, determination of replenishment quantities, and establishment of workflow rules
    • Understanding how pull systems and Kanban reduce overproduction, excess inventory, and lead time while improving process responsiveness to changing customer demand

    Module 8: 5S Implementation

    • Exploring the five elements of 5S, including Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, and how each element contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace
    • Learning the systematic approach to implementing 5S across a work area or department, from initial assessment and Sort activities through to the development of standardized procedures and audit routines
    • Understanding how 5S creates the physical and organizational foundation that Lean tools and improvement activities require to function effectively and sustainably
    • Developing the skills to sustain 5S gains over time through visual management, regular audits, team accountability, and the integration of 5S standards into daily work habits

    Module 9: Lean Management Principles

    • Understanding the key principles of Lean management and how they guide the implementation and ongoing operation of Lean systems within organizations
    • Exploring the leadership behaviors, management practices, and organizational structures that enable Lean to move from a set of tools to a sustained operational discipline
    • Learning how to develop and communicate a Lean implementation strategy that aligns improvement activities with organizational goals, resource availability, and process maturity
    • Understanding the role of performance measurement, visual management, and continuous review in sustaining Lean improvements and building a long-term culture of operational excellence

    Course Curriculumof the Lean Fundamentals Training

    This online Lean Fundamentals training course is structured across nine modules that progress from the foundational principles and mentality of Lean through to the full suite of practical tools and management principles that enable organizations to implement and sustain operational excellence. Each module builds on the previous one to ensure participants develop a coherent and comprehensive understanding of Lean as both a philosophy and a practical improvement discipline. The curriculum is suitable for professionals across operations, quality, manufacturing, and process improvement roles, and is designed to connect directly to the Lean implementation challenges faced by organizations across the Slovenia.

    • Exploring the foundational principles and purpose of Lean as a methodology for eliminating waste and improving operational efficiency across manufacturing and service environments
    • Understanding the origins of Lean thinking and how Lean principles were developed and refined through the Toyota Production System and subsequent global applications
    • Examining the linkage between Lean and Six Sigma and how the two disciplines complement each other within broader operational excellence and continuous improvement programs
    • Reviewing the structure and objectives of the Lean Fundamentals course and establishing a framework for understanding how each module connects within the overall Lean methodology

    Clarifies where Lean ends and Six Sigma begins, so you stop treating them as interchangeable.

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    The Lean Skills You Will Put to WorkTools, Principles and the Improvement Mindset

    The skills you gain in Lean Fundamentals Training are practical and usable straight away. By the end of the one-day programme, participants can spot waste, apply core Lean tools and support continuous improvement in any process or sector.

    Spot the Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME)

    Identify and classify Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing in your own processes, so you target the activities that add cost but no value.

    Apply the Five Lean Principles

    Define value from the customer's view, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection, using the framework that underpins every Lean improvement.

    Organise Any Workspace with 5S

    Use Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain to create clean, efficient and visual workplaces that reveal problems and support safer, faster work.

    Read and Interpret Value Stream Maps

    Understand how a current-state value stream map exposes waste, lead time and bottlenecks across an end-to-end process, and how it guides improvement decisions.

    Build Pull and Flow with Kanban

    See how pull systems and Kanban signals replace forecast-driven push, cap work in progress and eliminate overproduction in both factory and office settings.

    Drive Improvement with Kaizen and PDCA

    Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and Kaizen mindset, supported by Gemba walks and visual management, to make small, continuous improvements that add up over time.

    Who Should TakeLean Fundamentals Training in Slovenia?

    Team Leaders

    Business Analysts

    Operations Managers

    Project Managers

    Manufacturing Engineers

    Production Supervisors

    Process Improvement Managers

    Quality Assurance Specialists

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    Lean Fundamentals Training Modesfor Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey through the best Lean Fundamentals online training options available.

    Lean Fundamentals Live Virtual Training

    • Live online instructor-led sessions

    • Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    • Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    • Practice assessments and revision support

    • Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    • Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    • Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    • Access from any location with internet connectivity

    EUR 400

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    Lean Fundamentals Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

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    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Lean Fundamentals training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

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    Lean Fundamentals Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

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    Lean Fundamentals Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

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    Lean Fundamentals Live Virtual Training

    Lean Fundamentals Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    As a trusted Lean Fundamentals training company in Slovenia, Invensis Learning delivers structured training for professionals and organisations that want to build practical continuous improvement capability. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, flexible delivery formats, organised courseware and learner-focused support. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified provider, we bring the same discipline to how we train that Lean brings to your processes. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan team training in Slovenia, you get a professional experience built around real understanding and workplace application.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and process improvement expertise
    • Flexible formats for individuals, teams and corporate groups
    • Instructor-led delivery online (live virtual) or in the classroom
    • Hands-on waste-identification, 5S and value stream exercises
    • Structured, practical courseware you can apply the next day
    • Customised on-site training aligned to your own processes
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries

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    Corporate Lean Fundamentals TrainingBuilt Around Your Processes

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    • Train whole teams at once as the first step in a Lean rollout
    • Flexible delivery through on-site, live virtual, hybrid or blended formats
    • Schedules built around shift patterns and team availability
    • Role-based, industry-relevant examples for real workplace application
    • Waste-identification and 5S exercises tailored to your processes
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group training
    • Scalable delivery for local, regional and multi-site teams

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    Practical from Day One

    "The waste walk and 5S exercises were eye-opening. Within a week I had mapped the biggest delays on my line and proposed two quick fixes my team adopted straight away."

    Maja Kovac

    Process Engineer

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    Clear, Real and Useful

    "I finally understand the eight wastes and how pull and Kanban work. The trainer used real factory examples, so everything clicked. I now lead our daily improvement huddles with confidence."

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    A Solid Lean Foundation

    "A great introduction to Lean thinking. The five principles and the PDCA cycle gave me a structure I use every day, and it was easy to follow even without a manufacturing background."

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    A Shared Language for Our Teams

    "We trained three shifts and it gave everyone a shared Lean vocabulary. Standard work and 5S have already improved consistency on our packaging lines."

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    Operations Director, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

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    The Right First Step for Our Rollout

    "Rolling this out across our plant was the right first step for our improvement programme. The content is practical and the delivery flexed around our shift patterns."

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    Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day, non-certification course that introduces Lean management, its principles and its core tools. It covers the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) and tools like 5S, Kanban and Kaizen, with examples from manufacturing, healthcare and services.

    General

    What is Lean Fundamentals Training?

    Lean Fundamentals Training is a one-day, non-certification course that introduces Lean management, its principles and its core tools. It covers the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) and tools like 5S, Kanban and Kaizen, with examples from manufacturing, healthcare and services.

    Is Lean Fundamentals Training worth it?

    Yes. Lean skills are valued across Slovenia's manufacturing, pharmaceutical and service sectors, where employers need people who can cut waste and improve flow. The training builds practical capability you can apply immediately and a foundation for further Lean learning. Talk to a learning advisor to plan your next step.

    Who should attend this Lean training?

    The course suits everyone: operators, team leaders, engineers, quality and operations staff, managers and professionals in any function who want to understand Lean and apply it. It is also ideal as the entry point for teams starting a Lean or operational excellence programme.

    Do I need prior Lean experience?

    No. There are no prerequisites. The programme introduces every Lean principle and tool from first principles, so it works equally well for complete beginners and for people who already practise some Lean informally.

    What framework is the training based on?

    It is grounded in Lean management, rooted in the Toyota Production System and the five Lean principles set out by James Womack and Daniel Jones in Lean Thinking (1996). There is no external awarding body; the course focuses on practical knowledge and workplace skills.

    Pricing

    How much does Lean Fundamentals Training cost in Slovenia?

    Fees vary by delivery format, group size and whether the training is public or corporate, so pricing is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a quote tailored to individual or team enrolment in Slovenia.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led training across all six Lean modules, course materials, waste-identification and 5S exercises, learner support and a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Request a quote to confirm the inclusions for your chosen format.

    Do you offer group or corporate pricing?

    Yes. Corporate group training is available with pricing based on team size and delivery format, and it is a cost-effective way to train many employees at once. Ask about corporate or group pricing for your organisation.

    Is there any certification or exam fee?

    No. This is a non-certification course, so there is no exam or certification fee. You pay only for the training, and participants receive a course completion record on finishing the programme.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major cards and bank transfers, and instalment options are available on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you or your team.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Lean training cover?

    The one-day programme covers Lean origins and the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), foundational tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, standard work, visual management), Kaizen and the PDCA cycle, and how Lean applies across industries.

    What will I be able to do after the course?

    You will be able to explain the five Lean principles, identify and classify the eight wastes, run a basic waste walk in your own area, describe 5S, explain pull and Kanban, and apply the PDCA cycle to a small improvement.

    Are there practical exercises?

    Yes. The day includes hands-on waste-identification exercises, a simple value stream map to interpret and a 5S workplace assessment activity, plus case-study discussions that connect Lean concepts to your own work.

    How long is the training?

    The course runs for one day, about 8 hours, and can also be delivered as two half-day sessions. It covers all six Lean modules with concept explanations, real-world examples and hands-on exercises throughout.

    What comes after Lean Fundamentals?

    It is the ideal entry point for deeper study such as Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training. Ask a learning advisor which next step fits your role and goals.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for this course?

    No. Lean Fundamentals is a non-certification course with no exam. Learning is reinforced through waste-identification exercises, case-study discussions and team activities during the day, not through a formal test.

    Do I receive a certificate?

    You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning after finishing the one-day programme. It confirms your participation; it is not an external certification, as this training does not award a formal credential.

    How is my learning assessed?

    There is no formal assessment. Instead, practical exercises and discussions let you apply Lean concepts to realistic scenarios during the training, so you leave able to use the tools straight away.

    Does the completion record expire?

    No. The Lean knowledge and skills you gain do not expire, and there is no renewal requirement. You can apply them immediately and build on them through further Lean training.

    Will this make me Lean certified?

    No. This is a foundational skills course, not a certification. If you later want a certified pathway, Lean Fundamentals is a strong first step before programmes such as Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in Lean Fundamentals Training?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website, whether you take the Lean Fundamentals course online or in the classroom. Choose your preferred format and dates, complete payment, and you will receive joining details and access to the course materials. A learning advisor can help you pick a batch.

    What delivery formats are available?

    The course is offered online (live virtual instructor-led), in the classroom, and as corporate on-site training for teams. Choose the format that fits your schedule and location in Slovenia.

    Can the training be delivered on-site for my team?

    Yes. Corporate on-site and live online group delivery are available and are commonly used to train whole departments as the first step in a Lean rollout. Contact us to arrange team training.

    When can I start?

    Public sessions run regularly in live virtual and classroom formats, and corporate sessions are scheduled to suit your team. See upcoming schedules or ask an advisor about the next available dates.

    What is the reschedule or cancellation policy?

    Rescheduling and cancellations are handled per our published policy, and selected plans let you move to another batch. Contact support for the details that apply to your enrolment.