Lean Manufacturing

Web-Based  •  Network/LAN  •  CD-ROM

Lean Manufacturing is a computer-based interactive training system that provides employees a comprehensive overview of Lean Manufacturing concepts. Lean Manufacturing is divided into three units: Lean Concepts, Lean Practices, and Implementing Lean. Upon completion of the lessons in each unit, learners can take the Lean Challenge to test their knowledge of what they learned in the unit.

Course Objectives

Learners will be able to:

1. Understand the terms, terminology, and benefits of Lean Manufacturing.

2. Conduct value stream maps of the current state, identify the potentials for reduced waste and improved flow, and develop a future state map.

3. Participate in the development of a site-specific lean implementation roadmap.

4. Avoid the common pitfalls encountered during lean implementation.


Intended Audience

All employees working at a company instituting Lean Manufacturing.


Time To Complete

Approximately 8 to 10 hours.

Lean Manufacturing - Course Outline

Lean Manufacturing is divided into three units: Lean Concepts, Lean Practices, and Implementing Lean. There are exercises throughout the program and upon completion of each unit learners can take the Lean Challenge to test their knowledge of what they learned in the unit.What would happen if you could eliminate mistakes in your manufacturing operations?  Impossible you say?  Not if you implement mistake-proofing techniques.  When you eliminate mistakes everything you make will be made right the first time; you will have no scrap, no rework, and no disappointed customers.