Training
We develop and organize open & in-House training programs, some of which include certification through our Lean Academy.
Development Tracks
We assist businesses in implementing Lean/TPS as a business strategy, as well as developing and coaching executives and team members to put this into practice in order to achieve operational excellence.
We provide tools to help you increase productivity and further develop your people.
In 2025 we celebrate the 20th edition of the first, and still the broadest and most in-depth Lean training in Belgium and the Netherlands. 20 years of excellence by setting the standard for true Lean/TPS Green and Black Belt education and certification.
WHAT IS LEAN
Lean is a business strategy to organize and improve the operational activities within your company based on design principles that have proven their effectiveness for a long time in large international companies. This method can be used in production, office and service environments as well as in the healthcare sector. Lean is not a project, nor a goal. It’s a way of thinking and acting.
WHY LEAN
More than ever, companies are faced with the challenge of meeting the high expectations of their customers in today’s complex and competitive environment. Whether this concerns the quality of a product, quick advice, an urgent solution or making a diagnosis of a patient.
“The emphasis is on working smarter, not harder”
Lean as a business strategy leads to shortening lead time, reducing unnecessary operations, reducing costs, increasing customer satisfaction, increasing quality, and improving employee engagement and satisfaction. All of this results in significant competitive advantages for your organization.
We teach a unique expertise
How do you achieve flow in a value stream, at supply chain level, at team level, at organizational level, in factories, in offices, in hospitals. We help you to understand and be equipped to achieve these goals. Our master trainers are leading experts active in the corporate world. They will teach you the right way to apply these techniques to your work and help you achieve a deeper understanding of the subject.
A perceptive mindset and a way of thinking
The core principles of Lean are relatively straightforward. But successful implementation necessitates specialized knowledge, a perceptive mindset and an intelligent way of thinking, which is precisely the added value of our training programs. Here we go a necessary step further than all our competition.
OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY IN EDUCATION
We are devoted to upholding the highest standards, ensuring that our methodologies remain true to the foundational concepts that have shaped the field for over 100 years. Our practices transcend mere tools or techniques; they embody a mindset and philosophy grounded in real-world applications at an academic level.
We frequently get inquiries about other organizations providing Green Belt or Black Belt training in fewer days and at a lower cost. Our trainings still hold the widest and deepest coverage of Lean and TPS content. Nevertheless, our goal remains to offer students the highest quality education available that allows them to drive meaningful changes in their own settings. We invite anyone eager to genuinely understand Lean and enhance their skills to successfully engage in transformative initiatives.
Upcoming Trainings Open For Registration
Upcoming open trainings
Problem Solving with TBP
The Toyota Business Practice (TBP) Problem-Solving Training: A Comprehensive and Practical approach for Sustainable Improvements.
Start 15/04/2025
NL, Eindhoven
English - Dutch
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Green Belt in Lean
Equips participants with essential and practical Lean tools, techniques, and strategies for effective problem-solving and continuous process improvement in various work settings.
Start 31/03/2025
NL, Eindhoven
English - Dutch
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Expert-Led, Face-to-Face Trainings
We believe our personal approach elevates employees, enabling them to identify improvement opportunities themselves and take ownership of the change process. This ensures that changes are more effectively embedded within the organization. In addition, we offer theoretical courses combined with optional on-site coaching, with a strong preference for face-to-face interaction to ensure effective knowledge transfer and understanding.
“Definitely recommended and I speak from experience. Dirk gives you a totally new perspective on organizations and processes with the aim of creating maximum customer value! ”
“Definitely recommended and I speak from experience. Dirk gives you a totally new perspective on organizations and processes with the aim of creating maximum customer value!”
LEAN ACADEMY IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Leading companies trust our Lean academy for their expertise
With over 30 years of experience across various sectors, we’ve worked with businesses of all sizes worldwide. This hands-on expertise keeps us closely connected to real-world business needs, helping us refine our methods and assess their impact. Our in-house simulations and case studies provide advanced solutions for complex challenges, far surpassing standard textbook examples.
LEAN IN THE SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
The vast majority of large companies have already started with Lean, often resulting in breakthrough results. However, it is the SMEs that have similar problems and challenges, but so far have not received a customized solution to introduce Lean in their business. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises are also asking to increase efficiency in their company, thereby reducing costs and being more competitive in the market. To meet this demand, we offer a very concrete solution through short effective training sessions combined with in-house coaching.
Grants and SUBSIDIES
In Flanders, we are recognised as a service provider for the SME portfolio for the Advice and Training pillars. As a result, as an SME, you can make use of subsidies of up to 30% of the price of training.
Our Green and Black Belt in Lean training courses are also included in the “Training Database Flemish Training Incentives” and are eligible for training vouchers and Flemish Training Leave.
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