Lean Essential

Learn fundamental lean principles, explore key lean tools, and gain valuable insights into how lean can make a positive impact on the way business is done.

Embrace lean and become more competitive in today’s global economy. Learn to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and empower workers using lean tools. Discover key lean principles and explore how lean tools like kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, A3, and gemba can inspire a lean mindset, reduce waste, and create value for customers.

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Training date, fee & Enrolment information

Training Information

CEU Hours: 0
Length: 3 Hours
ASQ RU: 0.3
Audience: New to Quality, Practitioner
Provider: ASQ

Training date, fee & Enrolment information

Learning Objectives:

Understand the fundamental principles of lean
Understand how kaizen can be used to create a culture of engagement and continuous improvement
Understand how 5S can be used to create a high-performance workplace that promotes efficiency
Understand how value stream mapping can be used to uncover waste and improve the flow of materials and information throughout production
Understand how A3 can be used as a process and a tool for problem solving
Understand how the gemba can be internalized as a powerful focal point in a lean organizational culture

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who is interested in learning how lean can have a positive effect on achieving quality improvement goals, or anyone who needs a refresher on the basics of lean and lean tools.

Introduction to Lean Principles
Kaizen
5S
Value Stream Mapping
Problem Solving Using A3
Gemba—Going to the Source

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