Intended audience: Anyone new to Lean, anyone leading process improvement teams, or anyone wanting a practical foundation in continuous improvement.
Your enrollment gives you instant access to the “Lean 101” online video course – a clear, beginner-friendly introduction to Lean principles supported by real stories of application and workplace examples.

The course consists of ~15 minute, engaging video lessons (14) that walk you through the fundamentals step by step.
What you’ll learn:

• Lean Overview
  Lean is a proven philosophy and set of methods designed to eliminate waste, improve flow, and deliver maximum value with minimum resources. This module explains the core principles of Lean thinking.
• History of Lean
  Trace the evolution from the craftsman age of custom one-piece production to Henry Ford’s mass-production line that boosted volume but created waste. The birth of Lean followed as the principles were identified and leveraged to create the benchmark driving excellence worldwide.
  
• The 8 Wastes/Frustrations
  Learn to spot the eight classic wastes (Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilized People, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra-Processing) that quietly drain time, money, and energy every day. This section provides insight that will allow you to begin identifying and removing these frustrations in your own processes.
• Introduction to the Lean Tools
  Get a practical overview of the most effective Lean tools, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, Standard Work, Total Productive Maintenance, and Quick Changeover. You’ll better understand what each tool does and how and when they should be used.
• A Case Study of a Real Lean Transformation
  Walk through a real-world example, using actual shop floor layouts, of a company that used Lean to dramatically cut waste, improve quality, and boost morale. This module describes the actual steps taken, the obstacles overcome, and the measurable results achieved as this team improved from Gross Profit Margin from -3% to +35% in just 3 years. The companywide example is followed by several examples of real world kaizen event results.
• Barriers to Success
  Understand the most common reasons Lean initiatives stall or fail – from cultural resistance and lack of leadership support to poor follow-through. You’ll learn how to spot these barriers early and avoid them in your own organization.
• Keys to Success
  Discover the proven ingredients that make Lean transformations sustainable: strong leadership, employee engagement, clear metrics, and a culture of continuous improvement. These keys will help you build lasting results instead of short-term wins.
• Lean Resources
  Discover resources that will help you continue your Lean journey long after the course ends.

This is a monthly subscription that is set up for auto-renewal, but you can cancel at any time.

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Questions? Call Ria: 334-332-3526
This course includes:

• Lean 101 (complete 3.5 hour foundational video course)
• Learn from anywhere, anytime
• Certificate of Completion issued once course is complete