About this programme

This course equips participants with the skills and methodologies required to apply lean principles in machine coding, automation systems, and embedded programming environments. It focuses on writing efficient, optimized, and maintainable code that improves machine performance, reduces waste, enhances reliability, and supports scalable industrial systems. The course integrates lean manufacturing concepts with modern coding practices to drive operational excellence and technical efficiency.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Automation engineers
Mechatronics and robotics technicians
Embedded systems developers
PLC programmers and industrial engineers
Manufacturing systems engineers
Technical project managers

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply lean principles to coding and automation systems
Write optimized, efficient, and maintainable machine code
Reduce system latency, redundancy, and processing waste
Improve machine performance and reliability
Integrate lean coding practices into industrial automation projects

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Lean Principles in Engineering & Coding

Lean thinking in manufacturing and automation
Waste reduction in coding environments
Value stream mapping for software and machine processes
Case Study: Inefficient machine code causing downtime
Practical: Identifying coding waste in automation logic

Module 2: Writing Efficient & Optimized Machine Code

Code structure and modular programming
Memory optimization techniques
Reducing processing time and execution cycles
Case Study: Performance improvement through code refactoring
Practical: Refactoring inefficient machine code

Module 3: Lean Coding in PLC & Embedded Systems

Structured programming for PLCs
Optimizing ladder logic and structured text
Real-time constraints in embedded systems
Case Study: PLC logic inefficiencies in production lines
Practical: Optimizing PLC program logic

Module 4: Debugging, Testing & Continuous Improvement

Root cause analysis for system errors
Code testing and validation methods
Continuous improvement cycles in machine coding
Case Study: Debugging automation system failures
Practical: Running performance diagnostics and error tracking

Module 5: Integration, Documentation & Scalability

Code documentation standards
Integration with industrial IoT and monitoring systems
Designing scalable and maintainable automation systems
Case Study: Scaling machine control systems efficiently
Practical: Developing a lean-coded automation module

Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact:

Enhanced machine coding efficiency and technical competence
Improved debugging and optimization skills
Stronger understanding of lean engineering principles

Organizational Impact:

Reduced machine downtime and operational waste
Improved automation system performance
Lower maintenance costs and enhanced scalability

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book