Overview

This comprehensive Lean Management course equips you with the skills to implement efficiency-focused practices, eliminate waste, and drive continuous improvement across business functions. Begin by learning the core principles of Lean, including the Toyota Production System (TPS), Just-In-Time (JIT), and the 7 key types of waste. Progress into applying essential tools like 5S+1, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and Poka Yoke with real-world manufacturing examples. Advance into tracking performance using Lean metrics such as OEE, FPY, and Lean Accounting, and assess organizational progress with the Lean Maturity Matrix. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in operations, quality assurance, project coordination, or business process improvement, and a general understanding of business workflows. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Lean Principles: Master TPS, JIT, and waste elimination frameworks - Apply Lean Tools: Use 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Poka Yoke in real-world processes - Extend Lean Across Industries: Implement Lean in services, offices, and healthcare - Measure and Improve: Use Lean metrics and maturity models for performance tracking - Enhance with Complementary Methods: Leverage Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints for greater impact Ideal for operations managers, team leads, and quality professionals looking to scale Lean practices for measurable and sustained improvement.

Syllabus

Introduction to Lean and Types of Waste

Gain a strong foundation in Lean principles with this module on Lean methodology and waste elimination. Explore the origins of Lean, the Toyota Production System (TPS), and Just-In-Time (JIT). Learn the 7 main types of waste—transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing, and defects—plus overlooked wastes like underutilized skills and misuse of automation or metrics.

Lean Tools and Applications

Master essential Lean tools and their real-world applications in this practical module. Learn to apply 5S+1 for workplace organization, use Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, and SMED to streamline operations, and explore concepts like Jidoka and Poka Yoke for quality control. Discover how Lean principles are implemented in manufacturing through real case studies like Boeing’s Lean journey.

Lean in Different Industries

Explore how Lean principles are applied beyond manufacturing in this industry-focused module. Learn how Lean drives efficiency in service sectors and office environments, and understand its impact in healthcare through real-world case studies like Virginia Mason. Discover how 5S, waste reduction, and complementary methodologies enhance productivity across service and administrative workflows.

Lean Metrics, Maturity, and Complementary Methodologies

Understand how to measure and sustain Lean success with this in-depth module on Lean metrics, maturity, and complementary methodologies. Learn key performance indicators like OEE, FPY, and Lean Accounting. Explore supporting frameworks such as Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Quick Response Manufacturing. Assess organizational progress using the Lean Maturity Matrix and evaluation criteria.