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The Lean Game by Zensimu

The best Immersive Lean Game Simulation in the Market

Your team and students will learn and apply Lean Six Sigma techniques globally in just 3 hours to dramatically improve your bottom line.

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Rated 9.4/10 by our customers since 2021.

Trusted by Businesses & Universities like:

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What is the Lean Game by Zensimu?

The aim of the game is for players to complete individual tasks within a factory to produce units.

The overall team has to deliver finished goods to customers on time.

The teams play several rounds, adding incremental improvements to reduce waste and improve operations.

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→ Players will learn key insights into lean processes, such as:

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Spaghetti diagrams

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Just-in-time and Kanban

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Reducing batch sizes

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Balancing Workload

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Self-inspection (Jidoka)

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Reducing change-over (SMED)

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Demand levelling (Heijunka)

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Mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke)

What is the impact of the Lean Game?

+40% in Retention Skills

+40% in Retention Skills

Our Game-Based learning tools tremendously improve memorization and increase learner engagement

50% faster than traditional trainings

50% faster than traditional trainings

Employees trained using our digital solutions complete their training faster, with less setup and data-collection time

-50% in training costs

-50% in training costs

Companies typically reduce their costs when hosting learning sessions with our platform

+63% efficient than traditional trainings

+63% efficient than traditional trainings

Employees report an increase in their job performance after undergoing Game-Based Learning training

Here’s how our Lean Game works:

1. Build your Lean Game Scenario

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Customize the number of rounds, duration, industry context, logo and colors, etc.

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Customize game layout, products and customer demand.

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Customize with your brand’s logo and color

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Multiple rounds for increasing complexity

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Pre-made templates

2. Invite and Play!

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Invite 1 to 600 participants into the "factory" easily, let them immerse in the game scenario and reach your learning goals!

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Multiplayer & multi session: 1 - 600 players

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Self-paced onboarding

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Players experience and discover production challenges on their own

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Real-time analytics

3. Debrief & Analyze

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Debrief with your team about the challenges & learnings they faced (Takt Time, SMED, Kanban, Just-in-Time, etc), with a complete automated report.

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Automated charts and graphs

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Comparative analysis by player, team, round

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Export data in PDF, PPT, Excel

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Interactive charts and graphs

Why using our Lean Game vs other training solutions?

Full Self-service

Full Self-service

No need to pay a training consultant or request a demo to use our Lean Game. Our tools are built to be full self-service and can be used autonomously or with the help of Zensimu

Easier to deploy and scalable

Easier to deploy and scalable

In 2 hours, you can setup a simulation contest game bringing 500 participants in 6 different regions.

A complete scenario builder

A complete scenario builder

A bunch of customization settings enable you to recreate realistic scenarios that mirror your company’s operations.

An immersive gameplay experience for participants

An immersive gameplay experience for participants

Widely considered the best simulation gameplay experience on the market by our customers.

Extensive Post Game Analytics

Extensive Post Game Analytics

One of the most comprehensive and automated Lean Game Reporting on the market, including excel & PDF export, graphs, comparative analysis.

Flexible pricing with unlimited game sessions

Flexible pricing with unlimited game sessions

With a subscription, you can play as many games as you need. Enjoy discounts for university or annual use.

Who is our Lean Game simulation for?

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For Businesses

Illustrate complex supply chain and boost operational efficiency, decision-making, and teamwork, more effectively, swiftly than any other training solution.

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Corporate seminars, team-building events

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Customize with your brand’s logo and color

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Multiple rounds for increasing complexity

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For Universities

Teach quickly and easily complex Supply Chain and Lean principles, with up to 600 students, for a more captivated and engaged audience!

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Introductory courses & Business programs

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Hands-on work on simulated environments

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Inter-university & Inter-college contests

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For Consulting firms

The first immersive supply chain simulation for unleashed consultant trainings, client demos, training programs and project kick-offs.

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Client Kickoff Project Meetings

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Certification courses in Supply Chain

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Sales Pitches & Demos

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We’re looking forward to meeting you.

1000+ Companies and Universities of all sizes use our learning games to engage and improve the skills of their trainees.

Discover our platform with one of our gamification experts and get a quote tailored to your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer access for free?

Yes. With a Free account, you can create single-player games. This lets you discover the app freely by playing against the computer. To organize sessions with external participants, a paid plan is required. This helps us ensure maximum value for you while maintaining a sustainable business.

What are the use cases of a Lean Game simulation?

The Lean Game is widely used in business schools, corporate training programs and consulting firms to introduce and reinforce collaborative methods, such as Lean Six Sigma, for reducing waste and achieving operational excellence

Which professional should implement the Lean Game?

The Lean Manufacturing Game can be implemented by educators, corporate trainers, business consultants, and managers seeking to enhance their team's understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles. It's especially beneficial for professionals in operations, Operational Excellence, training, and Continuous Improvement.

What Lean principles are the Lean Game by Zensimu help to explore?

The Lean Game by Zensimu offers an interactive platform for users to delve into essential Lean principles and methodologies. It is specifically designed to help teams and students understand and apply key concepts such as:

  • Value Stream Mapping, which identifies waste and inefficiencies in the production process;

  • Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), encouraging ongoing, incremental enhancements;

  • Just-In-Time production, which reduces inventory costs and increases workflow efficiency;

  • The 5S system which focuses on organizational cleanliness and standardization.

By engaging with these principles in a simulated environment, players can see firsthand the impact of Lean Six Sigma techniques on operational efficiency and the bottom line, thereby gaining practical insights and skills that are directly applicable to real-world business scenarios.

Can I customise the Lean Game: currency, logo, company name?

Yes, you can customize our Lean Game to your brand’s colors with our Premium Plan! By customizing the Lean Game with your logo and colors, participants will project themselves as if they were managing your company's actual supply chain

How many players can we add?

It's unlimited! You can also add multiple organisers: essential for handling large group sessions, facilitating learning and debriefing or for those who don’t feel comfortable hosting a session on their own

Can we try the Lean Game before paying?

Yes of course, you just need to schedule a Demo with us!

How many Lean games can I create with each plan?

You can create any number of game sessions. However for Conference plans we limit the number of participants that can connect to your games throughout the plan duration.

What happens when the maximum number of participants is reached?

When you reach the maximum included in your plan, no more participants can connect. Another payment will then be needed for more players to join. If you need to play a trial game before your actual event, please contact us at [email protected].

Do you offer a trial period?

You'll be billed immediately after choosing a plan. However you can still receive a full refund within 7 days after payment. Simply drop us a line at [email protected]. Please note that refunds are only issued if you have not yet organized a successful live event.

If you would like to try multi-player games before making a decision, a trial period can be activated on an individual basis. To do so, please contact us at [email protected].

What payment methods are accepted?

You can pay with a credit or debit card for all plans. For Annual plans or Large/Unlimited Conference plans, we can generate an invoice payable by your company or university via bank transfer. To request an invoice, please contact us at [email protected].

Do you only offer conference or annual plans?

Yes. We hope that teachers and managers use the app for several occasions throughout the year — in classes, workshops, trainings, seminars, etc. We recommend Annual Plans in order to access and fully explore the full range of Zensimu’s features. If you really only need the app for a one-time event, we have you covered with the Conference plans.

What happens when my subscription ends?

When the period of your plan is over, no more participants will be able to connect to play your simulations. However, you will still be able to view all previously created games and reports. Subscriptions do not renew automatically, so you must purchase a new plan to extend your access.