Lean Manufacturing

Provided by: Ivy Tech

Introduces the philosophical background, historical development, fundamental concepts, operating fundamentals, and the organizational rationale for the implementation of lean disciplines in manufacturing. The course also applies to the application of lean disciplines and concepts to service and support industries. The use and implementation of lean disciplines has generally resulted in the ability of an enterprise to develop a work environment that promotes continuous improvement, eliminates waste, reduces operating cost, improves quality, and achieves measurable improvement in customer satisfaction.

Course Objectives:

Demonstrate knowledge of the philosophical and historical development of lean concepts and disciplines
Make comparisons of conventional operating concepts and philosophies in both manufacturing and service/supply industries to Lean
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic terms, disciplines, and concepts of Lean
Demonstrate the ability to define, develop, and illustrate the disciplines of value stream mapping
Identify the sources and types of waste-streams in a manufacturing or service/supply industry
Define and identify the differences between value-added and non-value activities
Identify and explain the major advantages of Lean over conventional operating methods
Explain the principles of pull systems
Define methodologies required to achieve continuous improvement
Define the importance and need for making a commitment to achieve the implementation of Lean disciplines
Develop concepts and processes that allow production facilities the ability to remain competitive in global markets.

Recommended Background

None

Course ID

ADMF 201

Location

Online

Instructor(s)

Competencies

Communication, Critical Thinking, Personal Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Diagnostics, Predictive Analytics, Prescreptive Analytics

Method of Delivery