Principles of Lean Program
  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Paid
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Principles of Lean Program

Issued by SMU

Earning the Principles of Lean badge signifies an individual’s ability to define and describe the fundamentals of Lean methodology, recognize the eight types of waste, prepare for and conduct a Kaizen event and understand the purpose and applicability of core Lean tools and concepts such as value stream mapping, Gemba walks, error proofing, continuous flow, cycle time, Kaizen, Kanban and more.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Paid
Additional Details

Skills

  • 7S
  • A3 forms
  • Continuous Flow
  • Kaizen Events
  • Lean Principles
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness
  • Poka-Yoke
  • Single-Minute Exchange Of Dies (SMED)
  • Spaghetti Mapping
  • Takt Time
  • Total Productive Maintenance
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Waste Walks

Earning Criteria

  • Successfully completed all online course materials and assignments.
  • Earned a cumulative passing score of 70% or higher on all graded quizzes and Final Examination.
  • Participants who successfully complete the Principles of Lean program will earn a lifetime credential through SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE).