
Lean Mini Course
Introduce Yourself to Lean
In 2017 we launched Lean Smarts with some fun and free lean training videos… starting with this mini-course! In five modules, we introduce you to major lean manufacturing tools and concepts.
Mini course also contains our #1 most viewed lean video on YouTube: our one-piece flow paper airplane simulation. If you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat!
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Module 1: Introduction to Lean
In this video you will get a first introduction to lean. Before you’re through you’ll understand each of the following:
- What is lean?
- How to define value
- How to define waste
- The history of lean
Module 2: Introduction to Lean
In this module we’ll explain just how lean works. We’ll not only teach you the concepts, but also show you with a real manufacturing process improvement as we take batch production to one piece flow. You’ll learn each of the following:
- A 5 step process for applying lean to any organization
- The concept of “flow”
- The effects of batch size on flow
- Simple process improvement
Module 3: The Tools of Lean
The third video overviews 10 of the most popular and common lean tools. We’ll review each of the following:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Standard Work
- Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
- Kanban
- Kaizen Events
- Heijunka
- Cellular Manufacturing
- The 8 Wastes
- 5S
Module 4: The Culture of Lean
Establishing a new culture is essential to practicing lean. This video goes a bit deeper into what lean is all about. Before we’re through you’ll understand each of the following:
- Respect for People
- A tip for establishing culture
- Managing a culture
Module 5: Implementing Lean
After four modules of becoming familiar with Lean, it’s time to talk about how to begin. This video is all about lean implementation. We’re overview each of the following:
- The first tools most commonly implemented
- How to start small and build rapidly
- Whether to appoint a lean leader
- Resources to help you on your journey
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