The course will present a brief history of Lean and an introduction to Lean concepts, such as the 5 Lean fundamentals, defining value-added activities, the “8 forms of waste” and a Kaizen simulation.

What is Lean Six Sigma? Lean and Six Sigma, two methodologies evolved separately, share the same ultimate goal: answer voices of customers by achieving process excellence 1. While Lean is famous for ...

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Energy is a vital (and often costly) input to most production processes and value streams. By thinking explicitly about unnecessary energy use as another “waste,” Lean implementers can significantly ...

From the buildings we work in, the data centers we depend on, and especially in the machines we design, we inevitably rely on bolted joint connections. Unfortunately, due to the perceived simplicity ...

This asynchronous course introduces participants to the principles, tools, and methodology of Lean Six Sigma to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality in processes across any industry.