M01S01

Learn the basics of Lean Thinking and its importance in creating value.

Understand the foundation of Lean Thinking.

M01S02

Understand what value means from the customer’s perspective.

Learn to define value accurately.

M01S03

Explore the impact of waste on efficiency and performance.

Learn to calculate the percentage of waste in processes.

M01S04

Discover the effects of producing more than needed.

Learn to identify and avoid overproduction waste.

M01S05

Understand how waiting times impact productivity.

Learn to reduce delays in processes.

M01S06

Explore the unnecessary costs of excessive transportation.

Learn to optimize the movement of materials.

M01S07

Learn about the waste caused by using inefficient processes.

Understand how to streamline workflows.

M01S08

Understand the costs of holding too much inventory.

Learn to align inventory with actual demand.

M01S09

Discover the hidden costs of unnecessary physical movement.

Learn to minimize unnecessary motion in processes.

M01S10

Learn how defects impact production and customer satisfaction.

Understand how to prevent defects and improve quality.

M01S11

Explore how human potential and complexity are often wasted.

Learn to empower teams and simplify processes.

M02S01

Explore the second principle of Lean Thinking and its application.

Learn how to create value through process flow.

M02S02

Learn to map the value stream of a process step by step.

Understand how to visualize processes.

M02S03

Continue mapping your value stream with advanced techniques.

Learn to capture more details in value stream maps.

M02S04

Analyze the current state map of a mock company.

Learn to identify inefficiencies in a process.

M02S05

Evaluate the current state map to find areas for improvement.

Learn to prioritize opportunities for improvement.

M02S06

Use a high-level information sheet to understand the process.

Learn to summarize key process data effectively.

M02S07

Participate in an airplane assembly simulation to learn Lean principles.

Understand how simulation helps in Lean training.

M02S08

Learn the rules of engagement for effective teamwork.

Understand how collaboration drives success.

M02S09

Generate the initial state map to begin the simulation.

Learn how to set the foundation for improvement.

M02S10

Begin the simulation and observe the challenges of inefficiency.

Learn how inefficiencies affect production flow.

M02S11

Calculate scrap costs to evaluate their financial impact.

Understand the importance of reducing scrap.

M02S12

Calculate inventory carrying costs to see their effect on budgets.

Learn to align inventory levels with demand.

M02S13

Gather data to determine requirements for the future state map.

Learn to plan for an optimized future process.

M03S01

Learn the basics of flow and pull systems with practical examples.

Understand how pull systems improve production flow.

M03S02

Analyze the future state map of the mock company.

Learn to evaluate a process for long-term improvement.

M03S03

Walk through the process to identify inefficiencies.

Learn to spot bottlenecks and delays.

M03S04

Explore how Kanban systems help in workflow management.

Learn to implement Kanban tools effectively.

M03S05

Brainstorm ideas for improving processes collaboratively.

Learn to generate actionable solutions as a team.

M03S06

Measure scrap costs and understand their root causes.

Learn how to minimize scrap effectively.

M03S07

Calculate inventory costs and cycle times to track efficiency.

Learn to measure and improve production timing.

M03S08

Revisit scrap cost calculations for deeper insights.

Learn to refine cost-reduction strategies.

M03S09

Analyze cycle times and inventory costs for better flow.

Learn to optimize workflows for speed and efficiency.

M03S10

Evaluate final data to prioritize improvements.

Learn to make data-driven decisions.

M03S11

Finalize the evaluation with a broader focus on trends.

Learn to connect metrics to actionable goals.

M03S12

Review the lessons learned and set future goals.

Understand the importance of continuous improvement.