Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the five principles of Lean.
- Understand the concept of value and how to define value.
- Recognize eight types of waste and understand the effect of waste on process efficiency.
- Identify value-added versus non-value-added process steps.
- Construct current- and future-state value stream maps.
- Improve the business response to customer needs.
Who Should Attend?
- Individuals interested in applying basic Lean concepts and tools in their everyday work.
- Process owners or other team members who support continuous improvement efforts.
- Business managers who want to apply Lean in their operations.
Duration
Fourteen Hours
This program is recommended for individuals and business managers as a first step to exploring and practicing innovation concepts. This online course is delivered through an interactive, HTML-based eLearning system, offering accessibility and ease of use across both desktop and mobile devices (closed captioning is available). Students master the learning modules at their own pace and in their own time.
Built for employees at all levels, the course is complete with engaging visual content and animated modules that teach the basic vernacular, functions and activities of Lean. In-course activities and touchpoints reinforce learning outcomes.
Each module has a presentation, lecture notes, and quiz.
How many CEUs/PDUs are available?
0.3 CEUs
11.25 PDUs
Detailed Agenda
Introduction to Lean
Five Principles of Lean
The Eight Types of Waste
Preparing to Manage Change
5S
High Level Process Maps
Mid Level Process Maps
Process Analysis Tools
Spaghetti Diagrams
Fishbone Diagrams
Creating Pareto Charts
Current State Value Stream Maps
Flow
Visual Management
Standard Work
Pull
Kanban
Mistake Proofing
Preventing Human Error
Reducing Setup Time
Lean Exams
- Lean Concepts and Tools Exam Section 1
- Lean Concepts and Tools Exam Section 2
System Requirements: Internet connection with modern browser
Operating System: Microsoft Windows (7 and higher) or Apple Mac OS X
Display Properties Setting: Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution
Recommended Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
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Note: the course content requires that any pop-up blocker be disabled
Once the course has been paid for and started you can no longer receive a refund or credit towards another class.
