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Lean manufacturing is a systematic method having the roots in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste without sacrificing productivity.

Lean Manufacturing has huge impressions from the Toyota Production System (TPS). Toyota along with Ford) is a pioneer of different lean concepts and tools like Jidoka (Autonomation), 5 Whys, A3, Just in Time (JIT), Pull System, etc.

What do you imagine when you think of a lean body?

Well, lean is not skinny. It simply denotes a mass with enough muscles and energy without fats.

In Manufacturing System too, lean manufacturing system denotes a system which is devoid of fats (which in this case are the unnecessary steps which are not value adding and wastes or MUDA which may be the wastes created through overburden or MURI and uneven work loads MURA.

This is a win-win situation for all parties,

  1. Industries win with Lean because they can reduce the cost and wastes arising from unnecessary steps, delivery the product or services to the customers in time and improve the profits.

  2. Stakeholders win with Lean because, by simplifying the steps, the profits are huge and there is a good transparency.

  3. Customers win with Lean because they get the superior quality product and services in time without investing a huge cost.

  4. Employees win with Lean because when the company gets stable and profitable, they have a good professional and financial future in the company. Also, as the lean steps are less complicated and well organized, the same job becomes easy and systematized.

Do you know that the top fortune 500 companies use LEAN as their quality management tools?

Be it INTEL who could introduce the new chip to the factory in 10 days compared to 14 weeks 5 years back using lean automation or Bank of America (ranking a golden 6th in Forbes Global 2000 list) who used lean tool like Hosin-Kanri in their management. The Japanese company TOYOTA (With total assets of $473 billions and market value of 200 billion, Toyota motors ranks 12th position in Forbes World’s Largest company list and world’s largest automobile manufacturer in 2018) is actually accredited for developing many lean principles such as pull system, A3 and 5 Why etc.

Wouldn't it be fun learning from the case studies of these big corporate for developing our small business?

Lean is a continuous improvement and a value oriented strategy of creating more value to the customers (users) using minimum resources with minimization of wastes in every steps of process.

Note:

• Value- Ability to provide the customers what they want in right time, quality and cost.

• Waste-Any activity that utilizes time, space and resources without adding value to the product.

Lean is not just only a cost related practice. It’s way of thinking and organization of entire organization. It helps organization to be innovative and competitive.

There are no particular requirements for this course. Anyone with interest in project management, lean management or organizational management.

About the course 'Lean Manufacturing master course: 25 Tools for Lean Production'

Unique features of this course that you can count on-

· More than 25 lean manufacturing tools explained with theory, problem solving scenarios, case studies and simulated case studies, quizzes, practice test and excel tutorials to solve some problems.

· 15+ unique problem solving scenarios

· Real World Case Studies

· More than 20 animated or software integrated Simulated Case Studies

· Quizzes as problem solving scenarios and a practice test.

· Many templates and practice data files to work with.

Course in a nutshell...

  1. The whole course is learning with fun games with professor Einstein, betty and Mark giving you progressively difficult games and tasks throughout the course. You can also check the knowledge with the time limited practice tests. In short, this course is a full package of all the lean tools that could be applied in the manufacturing business and in the service business with full of animated tutorials, downloadable pdfs and excel templates.

  2. My name is Gunjan Subedi and I have been working in the sector of lean production and management and quality assurance for more than a decade now. I have experiences of lean management in many production and manufacturing business including and not limited to cosmetics, neutraceuticals, supplements and pharmaceuticals. In short, you can count on me for any problems and I’ll try my best to answer to your lean management and manufacturing problems in the best way I can.

  3. This course consists of various lean manufacturing and lean management tools that will prove valuable asset in every manufacturing, improvement and management projects.

  4. We will study the lean tools to manufacture the products according to the customer’s demand using the lean tools like Takt time, Just in time, Heijunka and Pull system and also study closely the scenario with and without these tools and improvements that could be made.

  5. Errors and defects could be minimized when they get easily into eyes of the operators so that they could be minimized. We will learn tools to make a Visual Factory using the tools like Visual Management, Visual Workplace, Visual Instructions, Color coding, 5S etc. There are plenty of resources in excel format for use of these tools.

  6. We will also learn about reducing the time for changeover in a step by step simulated Case Study of Mike’s SMED journey using lean tools like Single Minute Exchange of Dies.

  7. Defects and wastes are the other big problems of a lean factory. The major revenue loss is always due to waste and defects which could be easily controlled with lean. For this we will study tools like Muda, Mura, Muri, and other 8 kinds of wastes including waste of Overproduction, Waiting, Transportation, In appropriate processing, Unnecessary Inventory, Motion, Defects, Talent. Also, we will study managing 6 kinds of defects like breakup, Setups, Small Stops, Startup rejects, cutting blade rejects etc. We will also study calculating the cost of poor quality including costs like Preventive Maintenance, Internal and External Failure Costs

  8. Communication is another barrior of lean management. We will study about making the communication better with A3 reports with the PDCA or Plan Do Check and Act pathway and talk about Gemba walk too.

  9. We will also study notifying the management about the process and errors using the visual management tools like Kanban, e Kanban and andon using simulated case before using Kanban and Andon and after using these lean tools.

  10. Automation is the heart of any manufacturing business, we will study about Andon.using the case study of a Fortune 500 company.

  11. The course also deals with the managerial aspects of lean manufacturing using tools like

  12. The Course covers the standardization techniques using Production capacity sheets, work capacity sheets and standard work combination diagrams

  13. · At last we will also study the road map of Mistake proofing also called Poka Yoke.

    Please don’t forget to download the following templates when you join the course:

  • A3 Analysis working template

  • Takt time excel calculator

  • Fishbone Excel Templates

  • Five Why Excel Templates

  • Work Standardization chart

  • Process Capacity Excel template

  • Value Stream Mapping excel template

  • Flowchart excel template

  • Swim-lane Map Excel Template.

Please Enroll into the course and I will see you inside to make sure you are learning skills for lifetime.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Lean manufacturing and lean management tools that will prove valuable asset in every manufacturing, improvement and management projects.
  • Lean tools to manufacture the products according to the customer’s demand
  • Tools to make a visual factory using the tools like visual management
  • Muda, mura, muri, and other 8 kinds of wastes including waste of overproduction, waiting, transportation, processing, inventory, motion, defects, talent.
  • How works could be standardized and simplified?
  • How lean could be used for organizational management?
  • Making the communication better with a3 reports with the pdca or plan do check and act pathway and talk about gemba walk too.
  • The course covers the standardization techniques using production capacity sheets, work capacity sheets and standard work combination diagrams

Syllabus

Introduction
How to use this course?
Download the Resources
Lean Message
Read more
Difference between lean and traditional manufacturing approach
Support
Download the resource info-graphics of this course
Benefits and Lean Tools used in Manufacturing
GAME MODE- Level 1
Manage Production According to customer's demand
Simulated Case Study: Takt Time
Takt Time: Theory

Little tricky with calculations

Just in Time (JIT)
Heijunka: Theory
What is Pull?
Simulated Case Study: Before Application of Pull
Simulated Case Study: After Application of Pull
Simulated Case Study: Use of Pull and Kanban
GAME MODE- Level 3
Congratulations !
How is it going?
Making a Visual Factory/ Visual Workplace
Visual Workplace
Visual Management
Color Coding
GAME MODE- Level 4
Visual Instructions
5S theory
Simulated Case Study: Let's Play a Game !
Resources for 5S
GAME MODE- Level 5
Reduce the Time for Change Over and Setups
Theory: Single Minute Exchange of Dies
Simulated Case Study: Mike's SMED journey
Reduce the wastes and defects
3M: Muda, Mura and Muri
GAME MODE- Level 6
Eight Types of Wastes that Lean reduces
Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Wonderful !
Cost of Poor Quality
Making a lean communication
Gemba Walk
PDCA
A3 Report
A tour of A3 Analysis
Notify Management and Organize the process
Theory: What is Andon?
Simulated Case Study: Before Andon
Simulated Case Study: After Andon
Simulated Case Study: How to use a Kanban Board?
Bring in the Automation !
Jidoka
Case Study: Intel's Use of Automation
Settings the Goals, Direction and Company Policies
Theory: SMART Goals
Case Study: How a smart goal made Moon Mission Successful?
Simulated Case Study: Smart Goals
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Hosin Kanri or Policy Deployment
7 steps of Hosin Kanri
Case Study: Bank of America
Making Continuous Improvement with Kaizen
What is Kaizen?
5W1H Principle
Simulated Case Study: Making Problem Statement with 5W1H
Six Steps of Kaizen
GAME MODE- Level 7
Kaizen Event
Standardise your work !
Theory: What is Work Standardization?
Using Production Capacity Sheet
Using Standardize work combination sheet
Using Standard Work Chart
Mistake Proofing
Poka Yoke
Roadmap to Poka-Yoke
Lean Case Studies
Lean Case Study I
Lean Case Study II
What have you learned so far?

As you have learned many things about lean and lean tools so far, now its time to check your knowledge. Please participate in the following Multiple Choice Question Practice Test. Also please do not forget to check the right answer and what you need to improve at the end of the test. Best of Luck !

Download your udemy certificate !
Conclusion
Bonus Lecture

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops strong skills in several types of lean management and manufacturing concepts, tools, and techniques which can be applied to nearly any company's business model
Taught by Gunjan Subedi, who has over a decade of experience in the manufacturing industry specifically in implementing lean principles, who can provide insight into and examples of solved problems and case studies
Examines Toyota Production System methodologies, which are the basis for the development of lean models for manufacturing and other industries
Develops strong problem-solving skills to investigate business problems and inefficiencies and develop a solution using lean principles
Covers an extensive study of the topic of lean manufacturing techniques, which are useful for personal growth and development in the manufacturing industry
Is explicitly geared toward lean management and manufacturing, which may alienate prospective students outside this space

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse 25 Tools for Lean Production with these activities:
Read 'The Toyota Way'
Read 'The Toyota Way' by Jeffrey Liker, a seminal work on the Toyota Production System, to gain insights into the principles and practices of lean manufacturing.
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  • Purchase or borrow a copy of 'The Toyota Way'.
  • Read the book thoroughly, taking notes and highlighting important passages.
  • Reflect on the key concepts and how they relate to your understanding of lean manufacturing.
Attend a lean manufacturing workshop
Attend a workshop on lean manufacturing to enhance your practical understanding of lean principles and their application in improving manufacturing processes.
Browse courses on Lean Manufacturing
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  • Research and identify reputable lean manufacturing workshops.
  • Register for a workshop that aligns with your interests and learning goals.
  • Attend the workshop and actively participate in the discussions and activities.
  • Network with other attendees and industry experts.
Solve Takt time problems
Practice solving problems related to Takt time to reinforce your understanding of this concept and its application in lean manufacturing.
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  • Review the concept of Takt time.
  • Identify a real-world scenario where Takt time can be applied.
  • Calculate the Takt time for the given scenario.
  • Analyze the Takt time and make recommendations for improvement.
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Identify and eliminate wastes
Practice identifying and eliminating wastes in a manufacturing process to enhance your understanding of lean principles and their application in improving efficiency.
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  • Review the different types of wastes in lean manufacturing.
  • Observe a real-world manufacturing process and identify areas of waste.
  • Develop and implement strategies to eliminate or reduce the identified wastes.
  • Monitor the results and make further improvements as needed.
Design a visual workplace
Create a visual representation of a lean workplace to enhance your understanding of visual management techniques and their benefits in improving productivity and efficiency.
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  • Research and understand the principles of visual management.
  • Identify a specific workplace area to focus on.
  • Design a visual representation that clearly communicates important information, such as work instructions, performance metrics, and safety guidelines.
  • Implement the visual workplace design and monitor its effectiveness.
Develop a Kaizen improvement plan
Develop a comprehensive Kaizen improvement plan to reinforce your understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application in optimizing manufacturing processes.
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  • Review the principles and benefits of Kaizen.
  • Identify a specific process or area for improvement.
  • Conduct a thorough analysis of the current process to identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement a Kaizen improvement plan that addresses the identified issues.
  • Monitor the results and make further improvements as needed.

Career center

Learners who complete Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse 25 Tools for Lean Production will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Lean Consultant
Lean Consultants help organizations implement Lean principles and practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Lean Consultants with a comprehensive overview of Lean principles and tools, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll gain the skills needed to assess an organization's current state, develop and implement Lean solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Inventory Manager
Inventory Managers are responsible for managing the flow of goods and materials within a warehouse or distribution center. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Inventory Managers with a comprehensive foundation in Lean principles and tools, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll gain the skills needed to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and improve warehouse efficiency.
Process Engineer
Process Engineers analyze and improve manufacturing and business processes in a variety of industries to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides process engineers with a comprehensive introduction to the core tools and techniques used in Lean Manufacturing, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, this course will help you develop the skills needed to identify and eliminate process bottlenecks and improve productivity.
Operations Research Analyst
Operations Research Analysts use mathematical and analytical techniques to solve complex problems in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Operations Research Analysts with a comprehensive foundation in Lean principles and tools, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll gain the skills needed to apply Lean techniques to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and make data-driven decisions.
Production Manager
Production Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility, ensuring that production targets are met and quality standards are maintained. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Production Managers with a comprehensive introduction to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll develop the skills needed to implement Lean techniques in your facility, resulting in improved productivity, reduced waste, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Continuous Improvement Managers lead and coordinate efforts to improve processes and systems within an organization. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Continuous Improvement Managers with a comprehensive foundation in Lean principles and tools, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll gain the skills needed to identify and eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within your organization.
Process Improvement Specialist
Process Improvement Specialists analyze and improve processes and systems within an organization to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Process Improvement Specialists with a comprehensive foundation in Lean principles and tools, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll gain the skills needed to identify and eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within your organization.
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Managers plan, organize, and control the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Supply Chain Managers with a comprehensive overview of Lean principles and practices, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll learn how to apply these tools to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Quality Engineer
Quality Engineers develop and implement quality control systems and procedures to ensure that products and services meet customer requirements. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Quality Engineers with a comprehensive overview of Lean principles and practices, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll learn how to apply Lean techniques to improve product quality, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Production Planner
Production Planners develop and maintain production schedules to ensure that products are manufactured on time and within budget. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Production Planners with a comprehensive overview of Lean principles and practices, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll learn how to apply Lean techniques to optimize production schedules, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Manufacturing Supervisors oversee the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing team, ensuring that production targets are met and quality standards are maintained. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Manufacturing Supervisors with a comprehensive overview of Lean principles and practices, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, you'll develop the skills needed to implement Lean techniques on the shop floor, resulting in improved productivity, reduced waste, and enhanced employee engagement.
Quality Control Manager
Quality Control Managers are responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems and procedures to ensure that products and services meet customer requirements. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides Quality Control Managers with a comprehensive overview of Lean Manufacturing techniques, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through practical case studies and simulated scenarios, you'll learn how to apply these methods to improve product quality, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineers are responsible for improving processes and systems, with the goal of reducing waste and increasing efficiency in a variety of manufacturing and business settings. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles and tools of Lean manufacturing, from calculating Takt time to developing Andon systems, preparing you to enhance production processes and optimize resource allocation.
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineers design, develop, and manage manufacturing processes and systems. Those working in Lean Manufacturing environments use a variety of tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve efficiency. This Mastercourse in Lean Manufacturing provides a great overview of these tools, from theory to practical application. You'll learn how to use Takt time to balance production lines, implement Kanban systems for just-in-time inventory management, and use Andon systems to improve communication and reduce downtime.
Operations Manager
Operations Managers plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities to ensure efficient and effective production of goods and services. In Lean Manufacturing environments, Operations Managers play a critical role in implementing and maintaining Lean principles and practices. This Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse provides a comprehensive overview of Lean techniques, including Takt time, Kanban, Andon, and Visual Management. Through case studies and simulated scenarios, you'll learn how to apply these tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.

Reading list

We've selected 13 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Lean Manufacturing Mastercourse 25 Tools for Lean Production.
This classic text on value stream mapping is must-know reading for industrial engineers and a must-have reference.
Provides a detailed explanation of the Toyota Production System (TPS), which is the foundation of lean manufacturing. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the principles and practices of lean.
Provides a comprehensive overview of lean manufacturing principles and practices, covering topics such as value stream mapping, kaizen, and kanban. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about lean manufacturing.
Provides a practical guide to lean thinking. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how to implement lean principles in their organization.
Is commonly used as a textbook and industry reference on lean manufacturing.
Provides a detailed explanation of the kaizen philosophy and how it can be used to improve quality and productivity. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about kaizen.
Provides a detailed history of the development of lean production. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the origins of lean thinking and how it has evolved over time.
Is helpful for providing more depth and explaining complex aspects of lean principles.
Provides a comprehensive overview of operations management concepts and techniques. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how to manage an operations function.
Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management concepts and techniques. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how to manage a supply chain.
Provides a practical guide to lean construction. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how to implement lean principles in their construction project.
Provides a fictionalized account of how a manufacturing plant uses the Theory of Constraints to improve its performance. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Theory of Constraints and how to use it to improve their business.
Provides a practical guide to the lean startup methodology. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to start a new business or improve an existing one.

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