Lean: Introduction to Lean Concepts

This comprehensive interactive multimedia program is intended for all personnel involved in improving workplace organization including managers, operators, assemblers, technicians, engineers, and trainers. Objectives Participants successfully completing the program will gain knowledge required to: - Describe the advantages of going Lean. - List and define the 9 kinds of waste, and recognize examples of each type. - Compare the attitudes and metrics of Lean with those of traditional organizations, and identify some of the obstacles to transformation. - Describe Lean as a total system. - Recognize that the value stream must be mapped across this system. - Recognize the obstacles you must overcome to become a truly Lean organization. Qualification and Certification Testing LearnTech® training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. Certification tests are criterion-referenced and module-based with feedback on every response for enhanced learning. Administrative access to dates and scores of tests, certifications, and re-certifications is compliant with ISO quality-standards requirements. ISBN 0-9736935-2-5 Course offered in English or Chinese (simplified or Traditional Mandarin) Using the Course: - This course is designed to allow participants to learn at a convenient time, and at their own pace. You are free to pursue the course when and where you wish. You will require a broadband Internet connection, and a standard Internet browser with flash plugin. - The course modules are listed in the most logical order for you to follow. However you can take the course modules in any order you wish. - You are licensed to use this course for one year. This means that even after you have completed the course it is still available for review purposes. In review mode you can arrow forward and back through the course material to quickly locate specific content for reference, review, or further study. - Course qualification testing is available. In addition, you can re-take any test if you are not satisfied with your initial result. We recommend: - Take the course and complete all modules. - Take the course test. - Make notes while taking the test to highlight content that proves difficult. - Review the course with additional study of this difficult content. - Retake the test to demonstrate your mastery of the content. Following this process helps you to achieve greater learning and a more accurate test assessment. Course Times The time to complete the course will vary depending on prior knowledge, learning style, and individual differences. The more study and review, the greater the knowledge and understanding, and the higher your mastery test scores. Plan your time accordingly.