In a Greenfield site the facility is new or basically empty and allows for the greatest opportunity to employ principles and tools of lean manufacturing. In a Greenfield site engagement there is nothing to transform and no ingrained habits to unlearn. The early implementation focus at a Greenfield site is on product and process engineering but all pre production activities should be closely examined to ensure the new facility is indeed "born lean".

Feasibility studies as part of this training will employ lean guidelines to identify the most cost-effective methods for achieving the company's goals. Lean metrics are examined to determine the "lean-ness" of a process design, helping to determine where to go forward and in what direction the expansion should proceed. In a Brownfield site, the management may be considering or on their way to a lean conversion in an existing facility. Employees will need to learn new behaviors and utilize new tools and concepts as they adjust to a new lean culture.

This training focuses on Process approach in lean implementation, as well as the importance of preliminary assessment and planning. The value of a phased implementation is explored as well as the use of defined metrics that will provide an ultimate goal and measure of progress toward implementation

This training is designed and intended for decision makers in the organization . Brownfield conversions are considered much more difficult than new or Greenfield startups. Existing site managers must concern themselves with sponsoring significant change in virtually every aspect their operations. This training gives attention to the principles of change management, which are strong components in a successful conversion.