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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.
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.
What's included
49 videos1 reading3 assignments
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49 videos•Total 82 minutes
Welcome•0 minutes
Introduction•1 minute
What Is Lean?•1 minute
Overview of Lean•2 minutes
Principles of Lean•3 minutes
Types of Waste•5 minutes
Lean Journey•3 minutes
Roots of Lean•1 minute
Lean at Ford•2 minutes
Toyota Production System (TPS)•2 minutes
Just In Time (JIT)•4 minutes
Lean Successes and Benefits•1 minute
Efficiency Business Model Fit•4 minutes
Cash Flow Improvement•2 minutes
Increased Capacity for Revenue•2 minutes
Its Challenges•1 minute
Process Changes Cause a Rethinking of Process Flow•2 minutes
Disruptions Downtime Design Failures•1 minute
Low Volume High Mix•2 minutes
High Variability Customization Demand•2 minutes
Summary•1 minute
Types of Waste Introduction•1 minute
Agenda•0 minutes
The Main Ones•1 minute
Transportation•3 minutes
Inventory•2 minutes
Motion•2 minutes
Over Production•2 minutes
Over Processing•2 minutes
Defect•2 minutes
Other Types of Waste•0 minutes
Underutilized Skills•1 minute
Summary•1 minute
Welcome•0 minutes
Types of Waste Introduction•1 minute
Agenda•0 minutes
The Main Ones•1 minute
Transportation•3 minutes
Inventory•2 minutes
Motion•2 minutes
Waiting•2 minutes
Over Production•2 minutes
Over Processing•2 minutes
Defect•2 minutes
Other Types of Waste•0 minutes
Underutilized Skills•1 minute
Wrong Use of Automation•3 minutes
Wrong Use of Metrics•3 minutes
Summary•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Course Syllabus •10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
Assessment for Introduction to Lean and Types of Waste•40 minutes
Quiz on Introduction•15 minutes
Quiz on Types of Waste•15 minutes
Lean Tools and Applications
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
30 videos3 assignments
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30 videos•Total 62 minutes
Welcome•0 minutes
Lean Management Tools•1 minute
Agenda•2 minutes
5S Plus 1•1 minute
Seiri•3 minutes
Seiton•2 minutes
Seiso•4 minutes
Seiketsu•4 minutes
Shitsuke•4 minutes
Safety•1 minute
5S plus 1 Summary•1 minute
Value Stream Mapping•2 minutes
Kaizen•4 minutes
Kaizen Blitz•2 minutes
Takt•3 minutes
Jidoka•2 minutes
Kanban•5 minutes
Poka Yoke•4 minutes
SMED•4 minutes
Summary•1 minute
Welcome•0 minutes
Lean in Manufacturing•1 minute
Agenda•0 minutes
Background•5 minutes
Boeings Lean Journey•1 minute
History and Background•1 minute
Lean Principles Embraced•2 minutes
Lean Implementation•2 minutes
Waste Elimination Focus Areas•2 minutes
Summary•0 minutes
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
Assessment for Lean Tools and Applications•40 minutes
Quiz on Tools•15 minutes
Quiz on Lean in Manufacturing•15 minutes
Lean in Different Industries
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
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17 videos3 assignments
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17 videos•Total 34 minutes
Welcome•0 minutes
Lean in Service•1 minute
Agenda•0 minutes
Background•3 minutes
Lean in Healthcare•0 minutes
Types of Waste•3 minutes
Case Study Virginia Mason•10 minutes
Summary•1 minute
Welcome•0 minutes
Lean Management Lean in Office•1 minute
Agenda•0 minutes
Background•1 minute
Lean in Office•0 minutes
5S in Office•7 minutes
Types of Waste in Office•2 minutes
Types of Waste in Office (cont.)•3 minutes
Summary•1 minute
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
Assessment for Lean in Different Industries•40 minutes
Quiz on Lean in Service•15 minutes
Quiz on Lean in Office•15 minutes
Lean Metrics, Maturity, and Complementary Methodologies
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
30 videos4 assignments
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30 videos•Total 82 minutes
Welcome•0 minutes
Lean Management Lean Metrics•1 minute
Agenda•1 minute
Overview•3 minutes
OEE•6 minutes
FPY & RTY•3 minutes
Days in Inventory•2 minutes
Schedule Adherence Attainment•5 minutes
Lean Accounting•5 minutes
Lean Accounting (Cont.)•3 minutes
Summary•2 minutes
Welcome•0 minutes
Lean Management - Other Methodologies That Complement Lean•1 minute
Agenda•1 minute
Theory of Constraints•4 minutes
Theory of Constraints (Cont.)•8 minutes
Quick Response Manufacturing•5 minutes
Factory Physics•2 minutes
Six Sigma•5 minutes
Six Sigma Implementation Roles•2 minutes
Summary•1 minute
Welcome•0 minutes
Lean Maturity Matrix•1 minute
Agenda•1 minute
Overview•3 minutes
Assessment Process•3 minutes
Assessment Criteria•7 minutes
Lean Maturity Levels•7 minutes
Lean Maturity Matrix•1 minute
Summary•1 minute
4 assignments•Total 85 minutes
Assessment for Lean Metrics, Maturity, and Complementary Methodologies•40 minutes
Quiz on Lean Metrics•15 minutes
Quiz on Other Methodologies That Complement Lean•15 minutes
Quiz on Lean Maturity Matrix•15 minutes
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A Lean Management course teaches principles and tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and streamline processes across industries. It’s ideal for professionals focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What are the 5 principles of lean management?
The five principles are: Define value, Map the value stream, Create flow, Establish pull, and Pursue perfection. These guide organizations in optimizing workflows and maximizing value to customers.
What is the best qualification for lean?
Certifications like Lean Management Certification, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), and industry-recognized programs from ASQ or Simplilearn are widely regarded as top qualifications in Lean.
Is Lean Six Sigma a degree?
No, Lean Six Sigma is a professional certification, not an academic degree. It validates expertise in process improvement methodologies and is recognized across industries for enhancing operational performance.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.