Description: To understand how something works, you need to observe it, noting how it fits into a larger pattern.
In this course, you'll learn about adding value stream maps to your operations – visual representations of the flows that lead to a product or service being created. Value stream mapping is a Lean technique helps you make your Operations Management more efficient. You'll also learn about creating a future-state value stream map, and eliminating process blocks. The course also covers how recognize how a value stream map improves an organization's efficiency. And it explores ways to identify sources of waste and issues with quality.
Target Audience: Individuals who have responsibility for reducing costs and waste, and improving efficiency and customer value at the organizational or departmental level
Duration: 00:26
Description: Companies are always looking for new ways to improve business efficiency and increase quality. To run a business at optimal capacity, you need to reduce or eliminate waste from processes and improve production flow.
In this course, you'll learn about Lean strategies to reduce waste by determining which operations add value and which don't. You'll explore the concept of continuous flow, and discover how to balance work processes to make production flow more efficient. You’ll define what waste is, where it exists, and what causes it. You’ll also examine aspects of muda, continuous flow, line balancing, and value and non-value-add, and practical Lean techniques for improving Operations Management.
Target Audience: Individuals who have responsibility for reducing costs and waste, and improving efficiency and customer value at the organizational or departmental level
Duration: 00:22
Description: Anyone, at any level, can help make their organization more efficient. The simplest way is to eliminate waste from business processes. There are various Lean techniques that can help any organization build efficiency and quality into its operations.
In this course, you'll learn about the visual workplace, identify key components of just-in-time, and explore the steps of the Kanban system. You'll also consider the goals of line balancing, and learn how to calculate takt time. This course also shows how you can improve communication how to improve Operations Managements by establishing a pull system that paces production with the rate of actual product demand, and distributing work evenly.
Target Audience: Individuals who have responsibility for reducing costs and waste, and improving efficiency and customer value at the organizational or departmental level
Duration: 00:22
Description: In today's competitive environment, complacency stifles success. So manufacturing and service organizations must constantly pursue perfection to retain their customers and market share. Lean methodology enables organizations to increase profitability through continuous improvement and the elimination of waste. This course introduces four powerful Lean tools for optimizing perfection and quality in a manufacturing or service organization. You'll learn how to apply 5S and Hoshin Kanri to organize workplaces and meet strategic objectives. You'll also learn about jidoka strategies for problem-solving as well as standard work practices for improving efficiency and eliminating waste.
Target Audience: Individuals who have responsibility for reducing costs and waste, and improving efficiency and customer value at the organizational or departmental level
Duration: 00:23