

Thu 28 May
|Orbit
Business Simulation Workshop
This interactive Lean Factory Simulation Workshop gives you a hands-on experience of how lean principles can transform business operations.
Time & Location
28 May 2026, 08:30 – 13:00
Orbit, Joseph Swan Rd, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3FB, UK
About the event
This interactive Lean Factory Simulation Workshop gives you a hands-on experience of how lean principles can transform business operations.
Want to see how your company can improve its performance and productivity?
We believe lean business techniques only apply to manufacturing companies.
That is not the case.
Lean can be successfully applied to any organisation, delivering real, tangible improvements in how work gets done.
What is this workshop?
This is a hands-on, interactive Lean Factory Simulation where you will learn by doing.
Working in teams, you will take part in building “Big Bling Wheelie Cars” using Lego bricks. Through this simulation, you will experience first-hand how lean principles impact performance, efficiency, and results.
What you will learn
How to improve performance by applying lean techniques
The real cost of unfinished or delayed tasks on your bottom line
How to create a culture of continuous improvement within your business
Who is it for?
If your business has:
Staff
Daily processes or tasks
A product or service
…then this workshop is for you.
If you feel like “things could be better” but are not sure where to start, this session will give you clarity and practical direction.
What to expect
A 4-hour practical workshop
Team-based simulation exercises
Real-world business insights
Immediate, actionable takeaways
Catering included (breakfast or lunch depending on session)
No experience needed
No prior knowledge of lean principles is required.
Just bring a willingness to get involved and enjoy the experience.
Spaces are limited
This is a highly interactive session with limited capacity to ensure maximum value for attendees. Early booking is recommended.
Book your place now and discover how your business can improve performance and productivity in just one session.
PLEASE NOTE: businesses need to be registered with the Durham Growth Programme prior to attending. A link is below for registration, therefore ONLY businesses based in County Durham are able to attend this fully funded workshop.
Durham Business Growth and Productivity Programme is a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham. Being part of the programme allows you access to workshops.
For businesses in County Durham, the benefits of engaging with the Durham Business Growth programme are manifold. Through its dedicated initiatives, the fund offers access to financial resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities that can fuel growth and expansion. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established company.
