This comprehensive Lean Management course equips you with the skills to implement efficiency-focused practices, eliminate waste, and drive continuous improvement across business functions. Begin by learning the core principles of Lean, including the Toyota Production System (TPS), Just-In-Time (JIT), and the 7 key types of waste. Progress into applying essential tools like 5S+1, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and Poka Yoke with real-world manufacturing examples. Advance into tracking performance using Lean metrics such as OEE, FPY, and Lean Accounting, and assess organizational progress with the Lean Maturity Matrix.

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Lean Management Course
This course is part of Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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What you'll learn
Master Lean principles, including TPS, JIT, and the 7 types of waste.
Apply tools like 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Poka Yoke to real-world operations.
Implement Lean practices across manufacturing, service, and office settings.
Track performance using Lean metrics and enhance results with Six Sigma and TOC.
Skills you'll gain
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Performance Metric
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Lean Six Sigma
- Performance Measurement
- Lean Methodologies
- Kaizen Methodology
- Operational Efficiency
- Waste Minimization
- Kanban Principles
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Business Process
- Manufacturing Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Business Metrics
- Quality Management
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Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Overall informative course. I think some of the quiz and test questions may be incorrect.





