The Welsh Government and the Toyota Lean Management Centre at Deeside are pleased to announce the launch of The Toyota Lean Clusters Programme, offering assistance for companies that want to make sustainable improvements in competitiveness.
Wherever a company might be on its Lean journey, The Toyota Lean Clusters Programme can help.
The Programme aims to bring measurable improvements in productivity, through the sharing and coaching of lean management principles.
Delivered by experienced Toyota practitioners, participants will receive a mixture of:
- Classroom theory
- Immersive shop floor observation
- Examples of practical application all delivered at Toyota’s Deeside engine facility
- Worksite coaching at participant company sites to support productivity improvements.
The Programme
Eye Openers - For companies who are new to the concept of lean, an introduction to lean principles and the Toyota Way through a 1-day taster sessions held at Deeside. With 50% support from Welsh Government, these sessions will cost £199 per person excl. VAT.
Lean Start - A hybrid programme for companies ready to change that includes 3 days coaching at Toyota Deeside plus 5 days practical project assistance from a Toyota coach at your own company site. After 75% Welsh Government support, the cost per company for up to 3 delegates is £1,983 excl. VAT.
Lean Plus - Lean Plus provides ten days of in company support from a Toyota coach who will help instigate and guide larger, transformational lean projects. With 50% Welsh Government support, the cost of Lean Plus is £3,625 per company excl. VAT.
Lean Transform - A new ‘train the trainer’ element to the programme has been introduced following a review of 2021-24 programme. An intensive activity providing organisations with a total sustainability function at their
disposal.
Get in Touch
For further queries or to register your interest contact us @ TLMP@gov.wales
What's on?
If you are interested in taking part in the Toyota Lean Clusters, Lean Start Programme; we are now recruiting.
| Lean Start - Start Dates | Eye Openers | Free Networking Events |
| 1 May 2025 | 9 July 2025 | South Wales - 5 June 2025 |
| October 2025 | 21 October 2025 | North Wales - 13 November 2025 |
Toyota Lean Clusters Networking Events
Hear the stories of companies that have engaged with the Programme, as well as from Toyota Lean Management Centre Members, who will support the activity, sharing their experiences and answering any questions you may have about becoming lean. There is no charge to attend the Network Event.
Case Studies
All of our TLC Success Stories are available to view here on our Case Studies page
Hear from some of our Lean Start Companies
Fitzgerald Plant Services Ltd
Fitzgerald Rail & Construction Equipment Services Ltd, based in Cwmbran, South Wales, is an established provider of specialist services within both the rail and construction industries.
TLC Success at British Rototherm
Welsh Manufacturer Full of Praise for Toyota Lean Clusters Programme, for further information please select the following link
Airflo Fishing
Airflo manufacture high-quality, PVC free fishing line and other fishing products at their Brecon site.
Toyota factory
The Toyota Lean Management Centre, a team of eight people with a total of 191 years experience.
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For more information on lean principles and the Toyota Way
All of our TLC Success Stories are available to view here on our Case Studies page.
