Course description
In this free online course Productivity and Waste Management - Lean and Environmental Perspectives, you will learn about waste and productivity in terms of two popular concepts i.e. lean and environmental perspectives. The course discusses the types of environmental wastes, the types of lean wastes, sub-classification within lean waste which is Muda, and it also discusses TIMWOODs philosophy.
The course begins with an introduction to waste related to lean and environmental considerations. Then it discusses the environmental wastes and lean deviations. The subsequent topics discuss lean wastes as Muda. You'll learn about environmental wastes such as solid and liquid waste and other important types. Next, it discusses the importance of waste management along with the tools employed within lean and environmental systems.
Whether you work in Operational Excellence or an Environmental department, or you're considering working in any of the two as a future career, or if you’re a professional seeking to learn about the different waste management tools, then this clear and simple course is for you. Understanding these core concepts is of vital importance for all professionals working in any industry. So, start this course today and in just 2 hours you’ll learn valuable skills related to lean and environmental wastes.
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Perspectives to Waste Management
Description: This module explains the concept of waste from different perspectives. From the general perspective, it explains waste in terms of lean and environmental outlook. It also discusses types of environmental and lean wastes. It also covers some ideas for lean and environmental waste management.
- Learning Outcomes
- Lean and Environmental Perspective on Waste
- Lean Productivity Wastes
- Environmental Wastes
- Lesson Summary
Tools for Lean and Environmental Waste Management
Description: This module discusses the various tools in Lean waste management and Environmental waste management methodologies. Among Lean tools it discusses 5S, standardized work, smooth flow, Gemba, A3 Process etc. Among environmental waste tools, it discusses effective management of landfills, the concept of 3R to 5R, and zero waste management system etc.
- Learning Outcomes
- Managing Lean Wastes
- Managing Environmental Wastes
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Productivity and Waste Management - Lean and Environmental Perspective - Course assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Summarize the environmental and lean perspective on waste
- Discuss the different types of environmental waste
- List the different types of lean waste
- Explain Muri, Mura and Muda
- Explain the environmental waste types such as liquid, solid, hazardous, bio-medical and agricultural waste etc
- List important Lean concepts of waste management
- Recall the 5S housekeeping tool, Gemba and standardized work to manage lean wastes
- Describe the usefulness of the Gemba walk and A3 process to identify and remove lean waste
- Discuss the easiest way for hazardous waste management for companies
- Explain waste management tools such as landfills management, the 3R concept
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