Lean Principles Bootcamp: Waste Reduction & Improvement

Learn Lean foundations, tools, and practical applications to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

What you'll learn

Identify and eliminate the eight wastes (TIMWOODS) to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Apply the five core Lean principles to map value streams and design efficient workflows.

Use 5S and standardized work practices to organize work areas and sustain process improvements.

Implement Kaizen, PDCA, Jidoka, and JIT tools to drive continuous improvement in any environment.

Requirements

No prior Lean experience required. Basic understanding of business processes and familiarity with workflow concepts. Access to a computer and spreadsheet software.

Description

Welcome to Mastering Lean Principles: Waste Reduction & Continuous Improvement - a comprehensive course designed to transform the way you approach processes, value creation, and organizational performance. In today's fast-paced business environment, eliminating waste and driving continuous improvement are critical to maintaining competitiveness across manufacturing, service, and office settings. This course delivers a structured exploration of core Lean philosophies, practical methodologies, and real-world tools to help participants of varying backgrounds and industries implement impactful change. By the end of this training, you will possess the confidence and capability to apply Lean techniques, foster a culture of efficiency, and sustain improvements with measurable results.In the first section, you will trace the history and origins of Lean thinking, from its foundations in the Toyota Production System to its global evolution. You will learn to identify the Five Lean Principles - value identification, value stream mapping, flow creation, pull system design, and pursuit of perfection - and understand how they interrelate to eliminate non-value-adding activities. Next, we dive into the Eight Wastes (TIMWOODS) to recognize and prioritize areas for waste reduction across processes, teams, and value streams.Building on this foundation, the course explores critical tools such as Value Stream Mapping to visualize current-state workflows, calculate takt time to align production with demand, and implement 5S workplace organization for a safer, cleaner, and more efficient environment. You will master standardized work practices to reduce variation, document best methods, and create a stable basis for continuous improvement. With visual management techniques - kanban boards, performance boards, and signals - you will drive transparency, accountability, and real-time decision-making.In later modules, you will apply advanced Lean methods including Kaizen for incremental improvements, the PDCA problem-solving cycle for structured experimentation, Jidoka for built-in quality, and Just-In-Time systems to synchronize flow with customer needs. You will gain practical skills in Heijunka to level production schedules, SMED to reduce changeover times, and Total Productive Maintenance to increase equipment reliability and uptime.To bridge theory and practice, we examine Lean in manufacturing, services, logistics, and supply chain contexts. Through hands-on workshops, case studies, and success stories, you will analyze real implementations, calculate impact metrics - cycle time, lead time, OEE, throughput - and develop a robust Lean implementation roadmap. You will explore strategies to overcome resistance, engage stakeholders, and build leadership support for lasting transformation.This course combines video lectures, downloadable templates, and guided exercises to provide a dynamic learning experience. You will be encouraged to apply concepts immediately within your own environment to see tangible improvements. Whether you aim to boost productivity, reduce costs, enhance quality, or foster a continuous improvement culture, this training equips you with end-to-end Lean expertise.Enroll now to start your Lean journey and unlock the potential of waste elimination and continuous improvement. Leverage proven methodologies to drive sustainable operational excellence and deliver measurable value for your teams and organization.

Overview

Section 1: Intro

Lecture 1 Hello

Section 2: Lean Foundations

Lecture 2 History and Origins of Lean

Lecture 3 The Five Lean Principles

Lecture 4 The Eight Wastes (TIMWOODS)

Lecture 5 Value Stream Mapping Basics

Lecture 6 Process Flow and Takt Time

Lecture 7 5S Methodology

Lecture 8 Standardized Work

Lecture 9 Visual Management

Section 3: Lean Tools and Techniques

Lecture 10 Kaizen and Continuous Improvement

Lecture 11 PDCA Cycle

Lecture 12 Jidoka (Autonomation)

Lecture 13 Just-In-Time and Pull Systems

Lecture 14 Heijunka (Production Leveling)

Lecture 15 SMED (Quick Changeover)

Lecture 16 Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Section 4: Real-World Application and Implementation

Lecture 17 Lean in Manufacturing

Lecture 18 Lean in Services and Office Environments

Lecture 19 Lean Logistics and Supply Chain

Lecture 20 Lean Metrics and Performance Measurement

Lecture 21 Value Stream Mapping Workshop

Lecture 22 Lean Implementation Roadmap

Lecture 23 Overcoming Resistance and Change Management

Lecture 24 Case Studies and Success Stories

Section 5: Conclusion and Next Steps

Lecture 25 Congratulations and Next Steps

Professionals, managers, engineers, and team leads seeking to improve operational efficiency, eliminate waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing, service, or office settings.