Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Master Lean Manufacturing principles — including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, JIT, and OEE

What you'll learn
- Understand the core principles and history of Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS).
- Apply 5S methodology, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and Just-In-Time production tools in real-world environments.
- Identify and eliminate the 8 types of waste (Muda) to improve process efficiency and product quality.
- Calculate and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to enhance equipment performance.
- Implement visual management systems such as Kanban and Andon to improve communication and workflow control.

Requirements
- No prior Lean or manufacturing experience is required — this course starts from the basics.
- A general understanding of production or business processes will be helpful but not mandatory.

Description
Lean Manufacturing is more than a production strategy — it’s a philosophy of continuous improvement and respect for people. In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn the proven tools and methods used by world-class companies like Toyota to eliminate waste, improve flow, and deliver maximum value to customers.

You’ll begin by exploring the origins of Lean and the Toyota Production System, then dive deep into the essential tools: 5S methodology, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, Just-in-Time production, Kanban systems, and Poka-Yoke (error-proofing). You’ll also learn to calculate and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), design balanced work processes, and apply visual management techniques such as Andon systems and KPI boards.

Through practical examples, downloadable templates, and case studies from real industries—including automotive, FMCG, and electronics—you’ll gain hands-on insight into how Lean tools transform operations.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to identify waste, optimize workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in your own organization.

Whether you’re a production engineer, quality manager, entrepreneur, or student, this course will give you the mindset and skills to create efficient, high-performing processes and a culture of excellence. You’ll also gain practical knowledge that you can immediately apply to real-world projects, helping you become a more effective and confident Lean professional.

Who this course is for:
- Production and process engineers aiming to optimize operations.
- Quality control and improvement professionals.
- Industrial engineering students or recent graduates.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Managers interested in building a culture of continuous improvement within their teams.
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