Becoming Lean

Becoming Lean Video-Supported Learning System
This program is designed for individuals who will be helping their organization to make the transition to a lean operating philosophy. It explains the basic principles and practices of lean.

It also provides guidelines for value stream mapping and converting a process to a lean operation. By increasing their understanding of lean, the program will prepare these individuals to be effective members of an implementation team.

Target Audience
Employees who will be members of a lean implementation team, as well as individuals who wish to learn more about becoming a lean enterprise.

Program Details

Unit 1: Introduction to Lean
Definition of a "lean enterprise"
Lean vs. traditional mass production
Characteristics of a lean enterprise
Lean and Six Sigma
Benefits of lean

Unit 2: Lean Principles and Practices
Basic concepts: waste, value, value stream, flow and pull
Value-added activities, non-value-added activities and incidental activities
Lean performance metrics

Unit 3: Starting the Transition
Preparing for lean transformation
Role of implementation team
Value stream mapping: purpose and basic elements
Creating and analyzing a current state value stream map
Planning a future state
Implementing a future state

What's Included?

• 3 Videotapes
• 1 Instructor's Guide
• 1 Set of Transparencies, Also Available in PowerPoint Format
• 1 Participant's Guide
• 2 Albums