Developing a Lean environment,
IMS Module 4
Yours might be one of the many businesses under pressure to improve deliverables to customers with a streamlined operation at lower costs, so this is an ideal module for you. We explain how Lean is about minimising or avoiding all forms of wasted resource: time, cost, materials, equipment, knowledge, talent, information, space, energy, materials. Our course covers Lean techniques and approaches including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, developing cells and teams, Quicker Changeovers (SMED), all of which contributes to improving productivity.
Combining Lean with industrial engineering approaches has considerable impact on productivity. This course will help you on your Lean journey.
The successful completion of Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 results in a professional Institute qualification, the IMS Productivity Analyst, which is recognised across all business sectors and in many overseas countries.
In-depth Learning
Course duration and cost
This is a 5 day course, Monday to Friday.
This Module 4 costs £1,235 + VAT. There is an additional fee of £295 for IMS Life Membership with upgrade to Associate grade membership. All other Institute fees for course registration, examination and certification are included in our published course fee.
Delegates are also provided with comprehensive notes for their future reference.
The successful completion of Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 results in a professional Institute qualification, the IMS Productivity Analyst, which is recognised across all business sectors and in many overseas countries.
The dates you can study this course
2026: 22 Jun, 23 Nov
See all the dates of our open courses at a glance along with other modules in the IMS Productivity Analyst course.
Please contact us for more information.
Delegate feedback
We always ask delegates on our training courses for their feedback so that we can monitor our performance and ensure we’re delivering the best possible learning experience. As well as an opportunity for general comments the feedback includes asking them to rate from 1 (poor) to 10 (great) the following questions:
How well did the course and content meet your expectations?
How much have you learnt during the course?
How well did you feel the course was presented?
How interesting was the course for you?
How equipped are you now to apply what you have learnt here in your workplace?
The current average for delivering this course, as assessed by our delegates, is 9.33
“The course was very interactive and informative, it also relates great to the real world.”
JB, Distribution sector, November 2025
“Fantastic course, giving me the tools to take back to my work to hopefully address the inefficiencies.”
PM, Logistics, September 2025
“Enjoyed the course, great teacher. Challenging and very useful course.”
JR, Manufacturing sector, June 2025
“Lecturer is great at making sure we all understand the content so that we are able to implement when we get back to our jobs.”
PT, Public sector, January 2025
Techniques you’ll be introduced to on this course
We look at a variety of work measurement tools for different work environments, including
Developing cells and teams
Who would benefit from this course?
Our delegates come from a variety of roles in every business sector. Click here for typical people.
Equipment you’ll need on this course
You will need stationery including pens, pencils, a ruler, an eraser and a calculator.
What you’ll have on successfully completing this course
This course will help you on your Lean journey. You will be able to make an impact back in your work place and help improve productivity and performance with practical knowledge about achieving a streamlined operation at lower costs.
Open courses
Held at our training centre in Manchester. Click here for the full course schedule. Open courses provide opportunities for debates among people from a variety of business sectors, which widen and develop delegates’ practical knowledge.
In-company courses
Held at a suitable venue of your choice. This is a cost-effective option if you have probably four or more delegates. Contact us to discuss this in more detail.
What to do next
If you need to improve capacity or reduce costs, or you need accurate data to determine how best to cope with change, we can provide the right way forward – cost-effectively. Remember that improving productivity is about making the better use of all your resources and vitally, making much better use of the critical ones.
Whichever business sector you operate in, the chances are we’ve helped people to address their productivity issues and improve the way they operate.
Scott-Grant can really help you improve your productivity and become more streamlined.
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