Lean Process Improvement

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Lean Process Improvement involves perfecting processes by working smarter to minimize waste within a company. Although Lean process analysis has emerged as a ‘best business practic e’ in recent years, it’s organized around a culture of ideas, tools, and processes that have existed among the best business practitioners for hundreds of years. Based on leading research and presented in a format that is straightforward and easily understood, students learn the foundation necessary to begin using Lean process improvement tools in their workplace. This useful skillset includes Toyota’s five critical improvement concepts, tools needed to continuously improve an organization (5S, PDSA, DMAIC, Kaizen, various Lean data mapping methods), and more. Course Topics: Session One: Course Overview Session Two: Understanding Lean Defining Lean The History of Lean Lean vs. Six Sigma Pre-Assignment Review A Lean Glossary Session Three: The Toyota Production System Overview of the Liker Pyramid Exploring the Philosophy Considering the Processes Understanding People and Partners Problem Solving Tools Session Four: The Toyota Production System House Session Five: The Five Critical Improvement Concepts Key Ideas Case Study Session Six: Understanding Value with the Kano Model Session Seven: Types of Waste The Three Categories Making Connections Session Eight: Creating a Lean Enterprise Going Green with Lean The Characteristics of a Lean Organization Session Nine: The Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle Session Ten: Using the R-DMAIC-S Model Session Eleven: Lean Thinking Tools 5W-2H Genchi Genbutsu and Gemba Performing a 5-S Session Twelve: Kaizen Events About Kaizen and Kaizen Events Typical Kaizen Blitz Workflow Personal Reflection Session Thirteen: Data Gathering and Mapping Flow Charts Making Breakfast Ishikawa (Cause and Effect) Diagrams SIPOC Diagrams Value Stream Maps Tips for Effective Data Analysis Session Fourteen: A Plan to Take Home Roadblocks and Pitfalls Creating a Successful Organizational Structure Where To Get Started? A Plan for Success Recommended Reading List Personal Action Plan Show more