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Lean Tools for Manufacturing Excellence

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Lean Tools for Manufacturing Excellence

Instructor: EDUCBA

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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze lean manufacturing principles and evaluate production system efficiency.

  • Apply Lean tools like 5S, Kanban, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping effectively.

  • Implement continuous improvement strategies to reduce waste and optimize workflows.

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June 2026

Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Operations and Lean Management Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Learn how to apply Lean manufacturing principles, optimize production systems, and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency. This course provides practical knowledge of Lean tools, workflow optimization, waste reduction, and maintenance excellence used in modern manufacturing and operational environments.

The course begins with the foundations of Lean thinking and workplace organization, helping learners understand Lean manufacturing principles, implementation frameworks, and workplace efficiency concepts. Learners will explore 5S methodologies and setup reduction techniques using SMED to build a strong foundation in Lean operations. As the course progresses, learners focus on process optimization and flow management using advanced Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Just-In-Time (JIT) systems, Kanban, and pull-based production methods. The course explains how to streamline workflows, improve production flow, and reduce operational lead times effectively. Advanced modules cover Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), equipment reliability, and continuous improvement practices. Learners will understand proactive maintenance strategies, TPM pillars, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measurement techniques to improve equipment performance, workplace safety, and operational reliability. What makes this course unique is its balanced combination of Lean manufacturing theory and practical application. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently identify inefficiencies, implement Lean tools, optimize manufacturing workflows, improve equipment performance, and drive sustainable continuous improvement initiatives across operational environments.

This module introduces the core principles of Lean Manufacturing, including its history, key concepts, and implementation framework. It explores workplace organization through 5S and introduces setup time reduction using SMED, helping learners build a strong foundation in lean thinking and operational efficiency.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 46 minutes
  • Introduction to Lean Manufacturing System11 minutes
  • Steps of lean implementation2 minutes
  • Types of Lean tools8 minutes
  • Lean Tool- SEITON8 minutes
  • Lean Tools & SEISO, SEIKETSU and SHITSUKE7 minutes
  • Introduction to SMED4 minutes
  • Steps 1, 2 & 3 in SMED6 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Understanding Lean Concepts and Implementation10 minutes
  • Overview of Lean Tools and 5S Principles10 minutes
  • Introduction to SMED for Setup Reduction10 minutes
  • Foundations of Lean Thinking & Workplace Organization30 minutes

This module focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes through advanced Lean tools such as SMED, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Just-In-Time (JIT) systems. Learners will understand how to streamline workflows, reduce lead time, and implement pull-based production using Kanban systems.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 45 minutes
  • Steps 4, 5, 6 & 7 in SMED6 minutes
  • Introduction to value stream mapping4 minutes
  • Principles and Symbols7 minutes
  • More on Value stream mapping7 minutes
  • Elements of JIT system10 minutes
  • Kanban production control system7 minutes
  • Example on Kanban system4 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Advanced SMED and Process Efficiency10 minutes
  • Value Stream Mapping Concepts and Applications10 minutes
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) and Kanban Systems10 minutes
  • Process Optimization & Flow Management30 minutes

This module covers Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), equipment efficiency, and continuous improvement practices. It emphasizes proactive maintenance strategies, OEE measurement, and TPM pillars to ensure high equipment reliability, workplace safety, and sustainable operational performance.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 47 minutes
  • Benefits & Implementation of JIT5 minutes
  • TPM Introduction4 minutes
  • Types of Maintenance7 minutes
  • Overall equipment efficiency7 minutes
  • Pillars of TPM12 minutes
  • Quality Maintenance Pillar9 minutes
  • Safety, Helath and Environment Pillar3 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • JIT Benefits and TPM Foundations10 minutes
  • Equipment Maintenance and Efficiency Metrics10 minutes
  • TPM Pillars and Workplace Sustainability10 minutes
  • Maintenance Excellence & Continuous Improvement30 minutes

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