Lean Management Fundamentals by Coursera
Course Highlights
- 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
- Analyse processes to identify improvement opportunities and design Lean solutions
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
60 Topics
Introduction to the course & agenda
Overview of lean principles and their significans in modern organizations
The toyota production system and its key concepts
Lean thinking and the 5 principles of lean management
Understanding the various types of waste and their impact on organizational performance
Value stream mapping and identifying non-value-added activities part 1
Value stream mapping and identifying non-value-added activities part 2
Strategies for waste elimination and process optimization
Introduction to visual management and its role in enhancing process transparency
Implementing 5S methodology for workplace organization and standardization
Visual tools and techniques for improving communication and reducing errors
The philosophy of continuous improvement and its connection to lean management
Introduction to kaizen and its application in driving small-scale improvements
Establishing a culture of continuous improvement and employee involvement
Key performance indicators (KPIs) and their significance in measuring lean success - 1
Key performance indicators (KPIs) and their significance in measuring lean success - 2
Establishing meaningful metrics for process performance evaluation
Data collection and analysis techniques to drive data-driven decision-making
Lean principles in supply chain and logistics management
Inventory control techniques and lean practices in demand-driven systems
Collaborative partnerships and lean thinking in supply chain integration
Understanding bottlenecks and constraints in organizational processes
Strategies for identifying resolving and managing constraints
Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its application in lean management Part 1
Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its application in lean management Part 2
Quality improvement methodologies in lean management
Techniques for reducing defects and enhancing product/service quality
Implementing lean practices for customer satisfaction and loyalty
Developing a lean implementation roadmap for organizations
Change management strategies for successful lean transformation
Overcoming resistance to change and fostering employee buy-in
Real-world case studies of successful lean implementations - Part 1
Real-world case studies of successful lean implementations - Part 2
Best practices from organizations renowned for their lean excellence
Lessons learned and key takeaways for participants
Welcome to the course
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Introduction to lean management
Visual management and workplace organization
Lean supply chain management
Theory of constraints and bottleneck management
Lean quality management
Lean implementation and change management
Lean management case studies and best practices
Final assessment
Identifying and eliminating waste
Continuous improvement and kaizen
Lean performance metrics and measurement
Lean wastes in your organization
Quality tools used in your environment
Lean management takeaways
Lean Management Fundamentals
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