The Lean Manufacturing Overview module teaches the basics
of a Lean Manufacturing system. The overview provides instruction
on the goal of Lean Manufacturing to reduce all waste in the
system and add value from the customer’s perception.
The overview discusses the modules taught in the course and
the eight types of waste which occur in all processes. The
eight wastes are discussed briefly
in the overview because it is the one discipline that is involved
in every module.
Lean systems are implemented to eliminate all waste in a
system.
1. Overprocessing
2. Overproduction
3. Defects/Scrap
4. Inventory
5. Motion
6. Waiting
7. Transportation
8. Intelligence
The lean manufacturing overview sets the stage for the rest
of the course. Having the overview enables the student of
the course to relate the course objectives to their own manufacturing
or service situation.
The online course is broken into modules, which can be taken
at the student’s convenience. The course is pure online
education. There are no downloads or any other requirements
other than an internet connection. Once the course is ordered
and started, the student can stop at any time and begin the
course at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
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Lean Overview
