Lean Foundations

Learn about lean: an operations management approach that means creating more value for customers with fewer resources. A lean organization understands customer value and focuses its key processes to continuously increase it. The ultimate goal is to provide perfect value to the customer through a value creation process that has zero waste.

Lean concepts have been successfully applied to every aspect of doing business. In this course, learn the principles of lean and how they are used in processes, production, and services. Instructor Steven Brown also explains how lean thinking impacts the organization, from the overall business culture to day-to-day work activities.

Learning objectives
Cite the focus of a lean strategy.
Explain what a “rule of complexity” is.
Name the three key measures of inventory.
List the 5S tools.
Define a lean transportation system.
Describe the characteristics of a lean purchasing organization.
Identify the characteristics of a lean company.