Introduction to Lean is the perfect introductory course. It helps Students understand the foundational concepts of lean along with sharing key principles, tools and techniques. The course can be taken by an organization's entire workforce no matter what skill level the employee is currently at. In this course you will learn about the following topics:
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Updated May 2017 – In this lecture students will be introduced to their coach from Lean Strategies International LLC. Students will learn about course curriculum and two recommendations for reading will be shared.
Updated 2017 - In this lecture students will learn about concepts of lean, principles associated with lean and some of the common tools used in lean. By the end of this lecture you will be able to:
Updated 2017 - In this lecture students will learn about concepts of lean, principles associated with lean and some of the common tools used in lean. By the end of this lecture you will be able to:
In this quiz students will test their retention of information shared in the lecture titled: Overview of Lean. Students will also be asked to answer one question.
Updated 2017 - In this lecture, Lean Strategies International LLC will give an overview of waste as it applies to a lean strategy. Students will learn what value added and nonvalue added work is. They will also learn what waste is and what the 8 major forms of waste/muda are.
The ©STUDY activity was inspired by Mr. Taiichi Ohno's famous stand in the circle training method. Whether you're a consultant looking to add to your repertoire, an organization looking for a specific training method or an individual trying to develop the ©STUDY activity is a perfect way to help employees
1. Learn to see waste.
2. Discover opportunities to improve.
3. Develop a kaizen mindset.
This quiz will test students on the information in the 8 Forms of waste section
Students will be introduced to a Lean Culture and the type of environment that that Lean creates in an Organization
This quiz will test participants on their retention of the information taught in the Lean Culture section.
In this Section will will introduce students to the concept of Lean as a Customer focused Strategy.
This section will test students on their retention of information in this module.
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the important concept of kaizen. By the end of this lecture you will learn:
Understanding what a problem is, is a critical aspect of any lean journey. It will become evident that you will need to be able to find problems and opportunities if you want to improve. In this lecture, you will learn:
Understanding what a problem is, is a critical aspect of any lean journey. It will become evident that you will need to be able to find problems and opportunities if you want to improve. In this lecture, you will learn:
This section will test students retention of the information taught in the Understanding what a problem is section.
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC. will discuss the concept of the Gemba. By the end of this lecture you will learn:
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC. will discuss the concept of the Gemba. By the end of this lecture you will learn:
In this lecture, Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the three categories of work in more detail. By the end of this lecture you will:
In this lecture, Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the three categories of work in more detail. By the end of this lecture you will:
This quiz will test participants retention of the information taught in the Value added and non value added section.
Updated 2017 - In this lecture, Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss in detail the waste of transportation. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss three different topics related to inventory. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the waste of motion. By the end of this lecture you will:
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC. Will discuss in detail the waste of waiting. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the waste of overproduction. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017- In this lecture students will learn about the waste of over processing. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017 - In this lecture students will learn about the waste of defects. By the end of this lecture students will know:
Updated 2017 - Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss the 8’th form of waste which is underutilized skills and talent. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017 – In this first introduction lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will introduce the fundamental concept of standard work, standards and standardization. At the end of this lecture you will know what:
Updated 2017 – In this first introduction lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will introduce the fundamental concept of standard work, standards and standardization. At the end of this lecture you will know what:
This section will test students on the information taught in the Standards section of the course.
Updated 2017 – In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC will discuss pull systems. By the end of this lecture you will learn:
Updated 2017 – In this lecture students will discuss quick changeover and setup reductions with Lean Strategies International LLC. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017 – In this lecture students will begin learning about Dr. Shigeo Shingo’s Zero Quality Control System. By the end of this lecture you will learn:
This question will ask students to think about what stage of prevention would be best to prevent a defect in?
Updated 2017 – In this lecture students will begin learning about Dr. Shigeo Shingo’s Zero Quality Control System. By the end of this lecture you will learn:
Updated 2017 – In this section students will learn and discuss root cause analysis. By the end of this lecture you will learn what:
In this quiz students will be tested on their retention of materials shared in the lecture on root cause analysis.
Updated 2017 – In this lecture students will discuss with Lean Strategies International LLC two of the most effective quality tools they can use. By the end of this lecture you will know:
Updated 2017 – In this lecture students will discuss with Lean Strategies International LLC two of the most effective quality tools they can use. By the end of this lecture you will know:
This quiz will test students retention of some of the information shared in the fishbone and 5 why lectures.
Updated 2017 - In this lecture Lean Strategies International LLC. will discuss visual management and controls. By the end of this lecture you will learn:
Updated April 2017 – In this lecture you will begin learning about the 5S system. Lean Strategies International LLC will explain:
This section will tests students retention of the information taught in the Overview of 5S section.
This activity will help you to better understand 5S and how to Perform one.
Updated May 2017 – In this section Lean Strategies International LLC will introduce the seven basic quality tools. Students will learn:
The PDCA and practical problem-solving models are two foundational concepts that you will use in almost every aspect of lean. In this lecture, you will be introduced to:
Updated 05/2017 – In this lecture students will discuss and participate in a lecture focused on lean huddles. At the end of this lecture you will learn:
This section will test students retention of the information given in the Huddles section.
Updated 2017 - Hansei is a very important foundational way of thinking used in lean manufacturing. The technique is both technical and philosophical. In this lecture, you will learn:
This quiz will test students retention of the Information given in the Hansei section.
Updated June 2017 - In this section students will receive instructions that will help them obtain a certificate of completion along with professional development units. Students will also learn about more opportunities they can pursue to expand their lean education.
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