Lean Management Introduction - eLearning

Lean Management Introduction - eLearning

Lean management is a structured methodology focused on eliminating waste, streamlining processes, and maximizing efficiency to enhance productivity and deliver greater value to customers. The course provides a clear and effective way to grasp the fundamentals with ease.

You’ll explore key principles and strategies for effective management. It is perfect for quality managers seeking to streamline workflows and maximize business value. You'll learn to identify inefficiencies, enhance customer value, and implement actionable improvements.

Key Features

• Course and material in English
• Beginner friendly
• 1 year access to the platform with 24/7 access

• 5 hours of video lessons
• 10 hours of study time recommendation
• 3 course-end project
• 4 Simulation Assessment test
• No exam but certification of completion included

Learning Outcomes:

• Improved Efficiency: Lean management focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes.
• Cost Reduction: By eliminating waste and streamlining processes, Lean Management can help reduce operational costs, which can lead to higher profitability.
• Better Quality: Lean principles emphasize continuous improvement and a focus on quality, which can result in products or services of higher quality.
• Increased Productivity: Lean practices often lead to better resource utilization and improved productivity, enabling you to do more with less.
• Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: Lean management encourages problem-solving and root cause analysis, helping you become a better troubleshooter in your work.
• Employee Engagement: Employees involved in Lean initiatives often feel more engaged and empowered, as they are encouraged to suggest improvements and take ownership of their work.
• Recognition and Certification: Completing a Lean management course may provide you with a certification that can enhance your resume and open up new career opportunities.

Target Audience

• Quality Managers & Process Improvement Specialists – Professionals looking to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve workflows.
• Operations & Production Managers – Those overseeing manufacturing, logistics, or service operations who want to implement Lean principles.
• Business Owners & Entrepreneurs – Individuals aiming to optimize processes, reduce costs, and maximize value in their businesses.
• Project Managers & Team Leaders – Professionals managing teams and processes who need Lean strategies to improve productivity.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals – Those looking to streamline supply chain management and reduce inefficiencies.
• Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Practitioners – Individuals integrating Lean with Six Sigma methodologies for process excellence.
• Students & Professionals in Quality Assurance – Anyone interested in learning Lean principles to advance their careers.

Prerequisites:

There’s no prerequisite to take the course. However, a general understanding of business processes and operation with familiarity of quality management concepts is helpful but not required.

Topics covered:

Lesson 1: Introduction

• Agenda
• What Is Lean
• Overview of Lean
• Principles of Lean
• Types of Waste
• Lean Journey
• Roots of Lean
• Lean at Ford
• Toyota Production System
• Just In Time
• Lean Successes and Benefits
• Efficiency Business Model Fit
• Cash Flow Improvement
• Increased Capacity for Revenue
• Challenges
• Disruptions Downtime Design Failures
• Low Volume High Mix
• High Variability Customization Demand

Lesson 2: Types of Waste

• THE MAIN ONE
• Transportation
• Inventory
• Motion
• Waiting
• Overproduction
• Over Processing
• Defect
• Other Types of Waste
• Underutilized Skills
• Wrong Use of Automation
• Wrong Use of Metrics

Lesson 3: Lean Management Tools

• Five-S Plus One
• Seiri
• Seiton
• Seiso
• Seiketsu
• Shitsuke
• Safety
• Five-S plus One Summary
• Value Stream Mapping
• Kaizen
• Kaizen Blitz
• Takt
• Jidoka
• Kanban
• Poka Yoke
• SMED

Lesson 4: Lean in Manufacturing

• Background
• Boeing's Lean Journey
• History and Background
• Lean Principles Embraced
• Lean Implementation
• Waste Elimination Focus Areas

Lesson 5: Lean in Service

• Lean in Healthcare
• Types of Waste
• Case Study Virginia Mason