Module #1 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Overview of Lean principles and history
Module #2 Understanding Waste in Manufacturing Types of waste, importance of waste reduction
Module #3 The 7 Wastes of Lean In-depth explanation of Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, and Defect
Module #4 Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Fundamentals Introduction to VSM, its benefits, and how to create a current state map
Module #5 Identifying and Prioritizing Opportunities for Improvement Using data to identify areas for improvement, creating a prioritized list of projects
Module #6 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Problem-Solving Introduction to RCA, tools and techniques for problem-solving
Module #7 Implementing 5S and Visual Management Introduction to 5S, visual management, and implementing a 5S program
Module #8 Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Introduction to TPM, its benefits, and implementing a TPM program
Module #9 Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Introduction to Kaizen, principles of continuous improvement, and implementing a Kaizen culture
Module #10 Designing Efficient Processes Design principles for efficient processes, layout optimization, and workflow design
Module #11 Work standardization and Standardized Work Introduction to work standardization, creating standardized work, and maintaining standardized work
Module #12 Visual Controls and Dashboards Designing visual controls and dashboards, metrics and KPIs
Module #13 Implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) Production Introduction to JIT, its benefits, and implementing JIT production
Module #14 Supplier Selection and Management Selecting and managing suppliers, implementing a supplier development program
Module #15 Inventory Management and Control Introduction to inventory management, inventory optimization, and inventory control techniques
Module #16 Lean in Administrative and Support Processes Applying Lean principles to administrative and support processes
Module #17 Lean Leadership and Cultural Transformation Leading a Lean transformation, creating a Lean culture, and Leading by Example
Module #18 Change Management and Communication Managing change, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement
Module #19 Measuring and Sustaining Lean Improvements Measuring the effectiveness of Lean initiatives, sustaining improvements over time
Module #20 Case Studies in Lean Manufacturing Real-world examples of Lean implementations, successes, and lessons learned
Module #21 Lean in various industries (Healthcare, Construction, etc.) Applying Lean principles in different industries
Module #22 Advanced Lean Tools and Techniques Introduction to advanced Lean tools and techniques, such as Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA)
Module #23 Using Data Analytics in Lean Using data analytics to drive Lean decision-making, data visualization, and predictive analytics
Module #24 Implementing Lean in a Digital World Applying Lean principles in an Industry 4.0 environment, using technologies such as IoT and AI
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Lean Manufacturing and Process Optimization career
