Lean Essentials
Learn fundamental lean principles, explore key lean tools, and gain valuable insights into how lean can make a positive impact on the way business is done.
Embrace lean and become more competitive in today’s global economy. Learn to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and empower workers using lean tools. Discover key lean principles and explore how lean tools like kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, A3, and gemba can inspire a lean mindset, reduce waste, and create value for customers.
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Course Data
- CEU Hours: 0
- Length: 3 Hours
- ASQ RU: 0.3
- Audience: New to Quality, Practitioner
- Provider: ASQ
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental principles of lean
- Understand how kaizen can be used to create a culture of engagement and continuous improvement
- Understand how 5S can be used to create a high-performance workplace that promotes efficiency
- Understand how value stream mapping can be used to uncover waste and improve the flow of materials and information throughout production
- Understand how A3 can be used as a process and a tool for problem solving
- Understand how the gemba can be internalized as a powerful focal point in a lean organizational culture
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.Who Should Attend:
Anyone who is interested in learning how lean can have a positive effect on achieving quality improvement goals, or anyone who needs a refresher on the basics of lean and lean tools.- Introduction to Lean Principles
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Value Stream Mapping
- Problem Solving Using A3
- Gemba—Going to the Source
Technical Requirements
Hardware Requirements
- PC, Mac, or mobile device
- Audio speakers or headset
- High-speed internet connection
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Accessing Your E-learning
After registration, you will receive an email with access instructions. If you do not, please check your email junk, spam, or clutter folders. If the email is not there, please contact ASQ.Enrollment Details
Internet-based, self-paced training modules, which may involve combinations of text, visuals, audio, interactive simulations and quizzes (see specific courses for features and tools). These web-based courses require a computer and Internet access.
| LEASQ | Self-Paced | English | 365 Days | List: $139 Member: $99 |
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- Value-add support: Instructors available to answer questions after session