Client Benefits and Testimonials
Company Benefits
- Recognized Return On Investment (potentially up to
$40,000) from implementation of the project. This far
exceeds initial registration costs
- Can lead to recognition as a 'Center Of Excellence' in Lean
- Ties in very effectively with existing business process improvement programs within a client company
- Learn the 'best in class' approach to successful Lean implementation through adopting the approach of our international facilitators who are proven lean implementers
- Learn how to use some of the core Lean tools as applied to some of the clients business processes
- Learn how to uncover wasteful activities in your organization
- Equip the client / work colleagues to deliver waste reduction and response time improvements
- Demonstrated levels of professional expertise and skill
Student Benefits
- Support and certification provided by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and other accredited bodies
- Enables individuals become more professional and productive
- Increased technical and functional knowledge
- Enhanced reputation with employers and customers
- Demonstrated levels of professional expertise and skill
"At first, I was reluctant to take an online course, so I asked a lot of questions. ALC's professional and timely responses gave me the feeling that I have a safety net, so I enrolled in the "Lean HealthCare Certification" course.
I love the course. I am pleased to see how meaningful all of the units are and how well they are laid out. I appreciate the many resources at my disposal as well as the flexibility related to time and projects. The mentors have been very helpful and extremely responsive.
As a result of this satisfaction, I have recommended this course to colleagues, who have also enrolled."
Carol Buchdahl, RN, M.A.
Vermont Tech - Technology Extension Division
Manager: Organizational Learning and Leadership Development
"I searched for suitable training in lean thinking for several months. I needed a program that provided adequate exposure to the theory and tools of lean management. The ability to engage in a sustained learning project was most important for me.
The Lean Healthcare Certification course handbook and materials provided links to other materials of value. The availability of mentoring via email provided the consultation to implement a lean project. We anticipate that the improvements we implemented using Lean Healthcare Services tools and mentoring will result in an improved efficiency of our local VA Mental Health Clinic by as much as 30%.
The Lean Healthcare Certification has provided me with the tools and experience to continue the pursuit of excellence. I have recommended this program to others interested in a practical, sustained and excellent exposure to lean healthcare management."
Jeffrey Clothier, M.D.
Associate Professor,
University of Arkansas for Medical Science,
Department of Psychiatry
"I conducted a lot of research before embarking on the journey of becoming Lean Certified. The selection of offerings came down to a U.S. University and Lean Healthcare Services. The University offering was a certificate based program that focused on the concepts of Lean but only through a manufacturing perspective. I chose Lean Healthcare Services because they offered a certification in Lean and focused on Healthcare examples and perspectives. I also really liked the ability that it gave me to ask questions to the mentors, which I found are located all over the world. What a way to find out what others are doing, without taking one step away from your computer! I have completed all of the modules and through the experience have gathered ideas, forms, best practices, new friends and networking and even better...a sincere appreciation for what Lean can do for Healthcare."
Kelley Williamson BFA
Manager of Training & Development
University of Colorado Hospital
"The content of the course is very well presented and is very relevant to my area of work. It enables me to focus on 'real' projects as it is health oriented, whereas up until now Lean was very much centered around manufacturing processes."
Barbara Kelly
Inventory & Systems Development Officer
Regional Materials Management Service
HSE - Dublin North East
Ireland
"We are currently putting over 12 of our professional staff through the CLSM to gain increased technical and functional knowledge and to further enhance our reputation with our customers, suppliers, and the corporation at large"
Joe Dore, HR Manager, Stryker Orthopaedics
 "I have found the Certification in Lean Supply Chain Management extremely beneficial. The principles of each module are clearly identified. The reviews, summaries, exams, and assignments ensure that you have grasped and understood the philosophy and tools of Lean Thinking, and know when to implement them. All in all, a very worthwhile education"
Pat Regan, Lean Co-Ordinator, Reagecon Alkem
 "Initially, two of us decided to do the LeanSCM Certification Program just to update our knowledge and get a shared understanding of a single "flavor" of Lean. The real surprise came when we carried out some trial Value Stream Mapping exercises on our own processes, and we became aware of the scale of improvement potential, particularly in relation to our business processes. Lean is a lot more than just a knowledge update at this stage."
Joe McSwiney, General Manager, Cascade Designs Ltd.
"So far, I have found the program to be both informative and challenging, and have learnt something new in each of the courses displayed. The presentation and method of questioning keep you focused and ensures you are thorough with your study. A good program pitched at the right level to provide the necessary tools and skills to make a difference."
Ian Stewart, UK
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