Description

Lean enterprise is a process designed to bring about rapid improvements to an organization's performance through an overhaul of the value stream. It is composed of a comprehensive set of elements, rules, and tools that focus on value, waste elimination, and continuous incremental improvement.

As market forces dictate pricing and lead-time pressures, businesses need to focus on waste-free processes in order to grow margins and remain competitive. Lean uses specific concepts that are intended to provide excellent quality products, delivered on time, at the lowest total cost, and only on the specific demand of the customer. Companies transitioning to a lean culture are now seeing radical improvements in profitability, service levels, productivity, asset utilization, cash flow, inventory levels, product designs, quality, cycle times, and product costs.

The Lean Mastery Online Program contains clear, concise information on transforming an enterprise to lean. The program is packed with examples, photographs, graphics, quizzes, progress tests, case studies, and many interactive features that provide tips, "try this" exercises, and in-depth information.

Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.

Upon completion of this program, you'll:

• Recognize how the application of lean principles can substantially improve the operating and financial performance of any business
• Understand how to recognize and eliminate waste
• Know how to determine value added, non-valued-added, and non-value-added-but-required activities
• Be able to identify the value stream, how it’s mapped, and how to identify the areas that require improvement
• Be able to develop a road map and an implementation plan
• Understand policy deployment and why this is a critical part of any lean implementation process
• Recognize the fundamental importance of the Kaizen process, how it's used in every aspect of a lean implementation, and how it's used to change the culture
• Learn about the concept of design for manufacture and assembly and how design influences cost
• Gain a broad understanding of lean tools like 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kanban, visual workplace, error-proofing, and Scheduling
• Understand the role of accounting and how lean metrics must replace traditional metrics

Outline

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Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

60.00 hours

Duration of Access

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.

Instructor

Brian Furlong is a seasoned senior executive with 30 years of experience in manufacturing and finance. After working domestically and internationally for major companies such as Emerson, Westinghouse, Invensys, and National Westminster Bank, Brian has in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and administrative processes. He has directed projects to start up plants in England, Ireland, Thailand, and Mexico and has completed acquisitions in England, China, and India. He's a passionate advocate of lean enterprise and has successfully completed implementation in numerous facilities in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.

Prerequisites/Audience

There are no specific prerequisites for this program. This program is for you if you're an  executive, manager, supervisor, professional, or anyone who needs to learn how to substantially improve business performance.

Requirements/Materials Included

This program is compatible with the Windows Vista operating system.

The most commonly used lean forms will be available for download in Microsoft Excel format. Many of these forms are interactive and will perform calculations or build charts to be used in presentations. If you don't have Excel on your computer, you can use a free download for an Excel viewer, which will be provided.