Lean Tools for Manufacturing Excellence
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Lean Tools for Manufacturing Excellence
This course is part of Operations and Lean Management Specialization
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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.
Skills you'll gain
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Management
- Kanban Principles
- Production Process
- Process Mapping
- Process Improvement and Optimization
- Operational Efficiency
- Operational Excellence
- Lean Methodologies
- Inventory Control
- Process Improvement
- Process Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Process Optimization
- Manufacturing Operations
- Workflow Management
- Operational Performance Management
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June 2026
12 assignments
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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 videos•Total 46 minutes
- Introduction to Lean Manufacturing System•11 minutes
- Steps of lean implementation•2 minutes
- Types of Lean tools•8 minutes
- Lean Tool- SEITON•8 minutes
- Lean Tools & SEISO, SEIKETSU and SHITSUKE•7 minutes
- Introduction to SMED•4 minutes
- Steps 1, 2 & 3 in SMED•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Understanding Lean Concepts and Implementation•10 minutes
- Overview of Lean Tools and 5S Principles•10 minutes
- Introduction to SMED for Setup Reduction•10 minutes
- Foundations of Lean Thinking & Workplace Organization•30 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 videos•Total 45 minutes
- Steps 4, 5, 6 & 7 in SMED•6 minutes
- Introduction to value stream mapping•4 minutes
- Principles and Symbols•7 minutes
- More on Value stream mapping•7 minutes
- Elements of JIT system•10 minutes
- Kanban production control system•7 minutes
- Example on Kanban system•4 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Advanced SMED and Process Efficiency•10 minutes
- Value Stream Mapping Concepts and Applications•10 minutes
- Just-In-Time (JIT) and Kanban Systems•10 minutes
- Process Optimization & Flow Management•30 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 videos•Total 47 minutes
- Benefits & Implementation of JIT•5 minutes
- TPM Introduction•4 minutes
- Types of Maintenance•7 minutes
- Overall equipment efficiency•7 minutes
- Pillars of TPM•12 minutes
- Quality Maintenance Pillar•9 minutes
- Safety, Helath and Environment Pillar•3 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- JIT Benefits and TPM Foundations•10 minutes
- Equipment Maintenance and Efficiency Metrics•10 minutes
- TPM Pillars and Workplace Sustainability•10 minutes
- Maintenance Excellence & Continuous Improvement•30 minutes
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