Institute of Lean Management

What if your changeover times could drop by 50%?

That’s the power of Quick Change Over (QCO) – a proven Lean method to cut downtime, boost flexibility, and increase production efficiency.

Join the one-day seminar on Quick Change Over and learn tools and techniques to reduce setup time and changeover time.

Contact: 0773527300 / [email protected] for registration.

The Institute of Lean Management (ILM) successfully conducted a One-Day Advanced 5S for Lean Office Program for the office staff of S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and Capital Maharaja Group.

The program was facilitated by Mr. Thilak Pushpakumara, CEO of the Institute of Lean Management, with the objective of strengthening workplace organization, improving office efficiency, reducing waste, and building a disciplined Lean Office culture.

The session focused on the practical application of Advanced 5S concepts in office environments, including document management, visual workplace practices, process flow improvement, standardization, and sustaining 5S through ownership and accountability.

Participants from different departments, including administration, marketing, sales, supply chain, customer care, finance, exports, and e-commerce, actively participated in the program. Their involvement demonstrated Capital Maharaja Group’s commitment to continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, and operational excellence.

We sincerely appreciate the management and participants of Capital Maharaja Group for their valuable participation and commitment towards building a more organized, efficient, and Lean-driven office environment.

We are pleased to introduce our Plant Diagnosis & Rapid Improvement Program, a focused 16-week engagement designed to help organizations identify critical operational gaps, reduce costs, improve plant performance, and build a stronger culture of operational excellence.

This program includes a comprehensive end-to-end plant diagnosis covering cost reduction opportunities, performance management systems, people capability, maintenance practices, quality systems, best-in-class manufacturing gaps, and improvement opportunities through low-cost automation and IoT applications.

By the end of the engagement, organizations will receive a practical and actionable roadmap for rapid improvement, cost reduction, leadership development, performance enhancement, and sustainable business excellence.

At ILM, we support organizations in transforming operations through proven Lean methodologies, leadership engagement, and practical shop-floor implementation.

For more information or to discuss how this program can support your organization, please contact us.

Contact: +94 77 352 7300

The Institute of Lean Management successfully conducted the 93rd Batch of the TPM Practitioner Certificate Course for the LAUGFS Holdings, with the participation of 30 managers, engineers, executives, and key operational leaders representing multiple companies within the group.

Participants joined from LAUGFS Corporation (Rubber) Ltd, LAUGFS Lubricants Lubricants Limited, LAUGFS Gas PLC, LAUGFS Supermarkets (Pvt) Ltd, LAUGFS Life Sciences (Pvt) Ltd, LAUGFS Holdings, and One PLC.

LAUGFS Holdings is one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified business conglomerates, with operations across key sectors including energy, retail, logistics, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, environmental solutions, and services. Over the years, LAUGFS has grown into a trusted Sri Lankan brand with a strong presence locally and internationally, contributing significantly to national economic development.

The program focused on building practical knowledge and application skills in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), with the objective of improving equipment reliability, productivity, safety, quality, cost, delivery performance, and overall operational excellence. Participants were guided on how TPM can be applied to strengthen maintenance systems, reduce operational losses, improve workplace discipline, and create a culture of continuous improvement across their respective business units.

The successful completion of this batch reflects the commitment of the LAUGFS Group towards developing people capability and driving sustainable business excellence through Lean and TPM practices.

1) janadara jayawarna
2) E. A. Neomal P. Silva
3) Muditha Samindika
4) K. A. Vajira J. Somarathne
5) Asoka Bandara
6) Shashika Prasad
7) Nadeesha Sandaruwan
8) Suranga Premarathna
9) Dulan Wijenayaka
10) Laksh*tha Wickramarathne
11) Aruna Gunarathna
12) chamupa Wijesekara
13) Gihan Jayasingha
14) Harshana Siyagunathilaka
15) Janitha Lekamge
16) Chathuranga Sinhapruthivi
17) Dinusha Ruwan
18) Senal Thejitha
19) Duminda Madusanya
20) Saliya Bandara
21) Gayan Rathnayake
22) Manuranga Haputhota
23) Lathini Wickramasinghe
24) Lalinda Geekiyanage
25) Indika Deshapriya
26) Sachin Hapuarachchi
27) Piyumalitha Senevirathne
28) K. M Arosha Kaushan
29) Thiwanka Withanage
30) Vinura Jayewardene

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a proven, structured methodology that enables teams to identify potential failures before they occur and take preventive action.

This one-day intensive workshop is designed to provide participants with a clear, practical, and hands-on understanding of FMEA, enabling them to apply the methodology effectively in real business and manufacturing scenarios.

Participants will learn how to systematically identify failure modes, assess their impact using Severity, Occurrence, and Detection, prioritize risks, and develop robust corrective and preventive actions.

Contact 0773527300 / [email protected] for registration.

Successfully conducted a one-day workshop on “Developing the Mindset & Toolset for Effective Problem Solving” for the Managers and Executives of Alpha Apparels, facilitated by Mr. Thilak Pushpakumara, CEO of the Institute of Lean Management (ILM).

The workshop focused on building a practical problem-solving mindset and equipping participants with effective tools to address workplace challenges in a structured and result-oriented manner. Key areas covered included critical thinking, fact-based decision making, root cause identification, and solution-oriented action planning.

Participants also gained hands-on exposure to practical problem-solving tools that can be applied in day-to-day operations to improve quality, productivity, teamwork, and overall business performance.

The TPM Practitioner Certificate Course is one of the most effective problem-solving and operational excellence programs in Sri Lanka, designed to develop practical skills in equipment reliability, loss elimination, and structured problem solving.

Over the last 17 years, more than 2,000 professionals from over 350 companies across Sri Lanka, India, and Vietnam have successfully completed this intensive 8-day program, making it the region's most recognized and effective problem-solving program.

Contact 0773527300 / [email protected] for registration.