This course provides a practical foundation in Lean management, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and create value for customers. You’ll learn how to apply Lean principles across business, IT, and manufacturing contexts to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.



Lean Management Fundamentals


Instructors: Kelley O'Connell
Access provided by KGReddy College of engineering and technology
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What you'll learn
Apply Lean principles to identify and eliminate waste in business processes
Utilize Lean tools and techniques for process improvement, such as value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban
Understand the role of leadership in Lean management and its impact on organizational success
Analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities and design Lean solutions
Skills you'll gain
- Process Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Business Process
- Quality Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Employee Engagement
- Lean Methodologies
- Kanban Principles
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Kaizen Methodology
- Lean Manufacturing
- Waste Minimization
- Workflow Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Mapping
- Process Analysis
- Change Management
- Leadership
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There is 1 module in this course
The Lean Management Fundamentals course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Lean principles and practices. Lean management is a systematic approach that focuses on eliminating waste, optimizing processes, and creating value for customers. This course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to apply Lean methodologies in their organizations, leading to improved efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
What's included
35 videos11 readings11 assignments3 discussion prompts
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Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
This was my first course on lean management. It provided me with a strong understanding of the fundamentals and will allow me to delve deeper into Lean Management in the future.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
A very comprehensive course for understanding the core principles of Lean Management with pratical examples.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Content was great. If I could say anything, it would be that after each module there should be more questions because when you get to the last test, you haven’t had enough practice.
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