Lean Production


What you'll learn

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  • The history and background of Lean production and the complementing elements of quantity and quality control.
  • To measure production performance and how defects and waste degrade performance.
  • To understand the importance and role in Lean Production of the customer "Takt."
  • To improve process performance through the application of Lean principles, including setup time reduction, batch optimization, and defect elimination.
  • To explain the importance of Total Productive Maintenance and the widely-used metric Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
  • To understand the difference between push- and pull-systems and how the implementation of pull-systems reduces waste.
  • To apply elements of Lean production including Heijunka, Kanban, Jidoka, and Poka Yoke.
  • To apply the 5S methodology for establishing and sustaining a productive work environment.

Offered By:  Technische Universitat Munchen

Course Duration:  6 WEEKS

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