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.

Lean Management Course

Lean Management Course
This course is part of Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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What you'll learn
Master Lean principles, including TPS, JIT, and the 7 types of waste.
Apply tools like 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Poka Yoke to real-world operations.
Implement Lean practices across manufacturing, service, and office settings.
Track performance using Lean metrics and enhance results with Six Sigma and TOC.
Skills you'll gain
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Waste Minimization
- Quality Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvement
- Kanban Principles
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Business Metrics
- Kaizen Methodology
- Performance Measurement
- Manufacturing Operations
- Lean Methodologies
- Quality Control
- Lean Six Sigma
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Business Process
- Lean Manufacturing
- Performance Metric
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Taught in English
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