A proven set of principles and tools, Lean can be applied across operations in order to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase employee and customer satisfaction.
The Lean Concepts and Tools course provides a high-level, interactive introduction of Lean fundamentals plus more in-depth explanations of several key Lean topics. Individuals and business managers rely on this course as a solid foundation that gives them tools they can put into place to reduce redundancy and rework immediately.
Course Category:
Standard Lean
Course Format:
Online
Course Solution:
Process
Course Price:
$499
Course Modules
Introduction to Lean
Module Duration: 41 min
This introductory course provides a high-level, interactive overview of the fundamental concepts of Lean, including the elimination of organizational waste and the identification of value add activities.
The Five Principles of Lean
Module Duration: 38 min
This module explores the five Principles of Lean: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull and Strive for Perfection.
The Eight Types of Waste
Module Duration: 43 min
This course teaches how to identify eight types of waste (non-value-added activities) and how to define value from the customer’s perspective.
Preparing to Manage Change
Module Duration: 19 min
The human aspect of leading a project is often much more challenging than the technical aspect. This course discusses how to manage the human aspect of change, the role of the project leader in leading change, and how to identify and manage stakeholders.
5S
Module Duration: 70 min
This course teaches the 5S method of eliminating waste: Sort, Store, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
High-Level Process Maps
Module Duration: 24 min
In this module, students are introduced to high-level process maps, specifically Macro Maps and SIPOC Diagrams. Coverage includes the purpose of each map, the steps necessary to create each map, and a demonstration of how to apply each map.
Mid-Level Process Maps
Module Duration: 31 min
Mid-level process maps provide a clear and in-depth understanding of a process in order to improve it. In this module, students learn how to create a Process Flow Diagram that leverages Value Add/Non-Value Add analysis, and also how to create a Swimlane Map that correlates process steps with accountability.
Process Analysis Tools
Module Duration: 31 min
This module focuses on two tools that can be used to analyze a specific step in a process: Detailed Process Maps and Standard Work Combination Sheets. Students will learn the purpose of each tool and when they should be used, as well as how to construct each tool.
Spaghetti Diagrams
Module Duration: 17 min
This module explains how to create a Spaghetti Diagram, as well as how to analyze the results to reduce wasted movement.
Fishbone Diagrams
Module Duration: 14 min
This module introduces the Fishbone Diagram, its purpose, and its application. It also explains how to construct a Fishbone Diagram.
Creating Pareto Charts
Module Duration: 17 min
This module introduces the Pareto Principle, which suggests that a large majority of problems (80%) are produced by a few key causes (20%). It also demonstrates how to construct and analyze a Pareto Chart.
Current State Value Stream Maps
Module Duration: 41 min
This course explains a primary Lean concept, value stream mapping, and its role in identifying waste in and between processes. The course reviews an 8-step process for creating a value stream map and discusses the analysis techniques used to interpret the data.
Future State Value Stream Maps
Module Duration: 29 min
This module explains the concept of a “future state” value stream map. It discusses how to design the future, or ideal, state of a process take time. It also describes methods to achieve the future state, including spaghetti diagrams, cellular layout, 5S, and visual controls.
Flow
Module Duration: 39 min
This module introduces the concept of Flow, which is the balancing of internal resources to meet external demand. Topics include Takt Time, Cycle Time, Lead Time, Work Flow Balance, Standard Work and Cellular Design.
Standard Work
Module Duration: 36 min
This module addresses three different components of standard work: ‘takt’ time or customer demand; Work in Process (WIP), which is the minimum amount of inventory needed in order to achieve a smooth flow; and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document standard routines or procedures.
Visual Management
Module Duration: 33 min
This module discusses how visual management techniques can be used to enable process control. It provides examples of visual signals used across a variety of industries, as well as discusses a plan that can be used to implement visual management within a company.
Pull
Module Duration: 32 min
This module defines the Lean concept of Pull, and how to build a Pull system to regulate the flow of production. As part of the discussion, it covers how to calculate lead time and work-in-process, Little’s Law, and Kanban.
Kanban
Module Duration: 27 min
This course discusses the concept of “Kanban” which simply means “visual signal.” It introduces how to use Kanban to control the movement and production of new inventory.
Mistake Proofing
Module Duration: 25 min
Mistake proofing is based on the concept that errors can be avoided if the appropriate mistake proofing techniques are used. This module reviews the techniques that can be used to mistake proof a process as well as the eight behaviors that lead to mistakes.
Preventing Human Error
Module Duration: 50 min
This course explains how human factors result in errors. It presents the work of two behavioral scientists, which describes how humans behave in three different modes and the methods that can be used in each to prevent human error.
Reducing Setup Time
Module Duration: 31 min
Reducing the time it takes to move from one process to another is critical to improving productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. In this module, students will learn the best method to document long setups, as well as the 5-step process for reducing setup time.
