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

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
Access provided by American University of Bahrain
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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
- Lean Six Sigma
- Operational Excellence
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Performance Metric
- Process Improvement
- Kaizen Methodology
- Waste Minimization
- Manufacturing Operations
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Business Process
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kanban Principles
- Business Metrics
- Quality Management
- Quality Control
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Measurement
- Operational Efficiency
- Lean Methodologies
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There are 4 modules in this course
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.
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49 videos1 reading3 assignments
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
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.
What's included
17 videos3 assignments
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.
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30 videos4 assignments
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