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Lean Management Course

Priyanka Mehta

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master Lean principles, including TPS, JIT, and the 7 types of waste.

  • Apply tools like 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Poka Yoke to real-world operations.

  • Implement Lean practices across manufacturing, service, and office settings.

  • Track performance using Lean metrics and enhance results with Six Sigma and TOC.

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May 2025

Assessments

13 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course

Gain a strong foundation in Lean principles with this module on Lean methodology and waste elimination. Explore the origins of Lean, the Toyota Production System (TPS), and Just-In-Time (JIT). Learn the 7 main types of waste—transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing, and defects—plus overlooked wastes like underutilized skills and misuse of automation or metrics.

What's included

51 videos1 reading3 assignments

Master essential Lean tools and their real-world applications in this practical module. Learn to apply 5S+1 for workplace organization, use Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, and SMED to streamline operations, and explore concepts like Jidoka and Poka Yoke for quality control. Discover how Lean principles are implemented in manufacturing through real case studies like Boeing’s Lean journey.

What's included

32 videos3 assignments

Explore how Lean principles are applied beyond manufacturing in this industry-focused module. Learn how Lean drives efficiency in service sectors and office environments, and understand its impact in healthcare through real-world case studies like Virginia Mason. Discover how 5S, waste reduction, and complementary methodologies enhance productivity across service and administrative workflows.

What's included

19 videos3 assignments

Understand how to measure and sustain Lean success with this in-depth module on Lean metrics, maturity, and complementary methodologies. Learn key performance indicators like OEE, FPY, and Lean Accounting. Explore supporting frameworks such as Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Quick Response Manufacturing. Assess organizational progress using the Lean Maturity Matrix and evaluation criteria.

What's included

33 videos4 assignments

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