EVP 2010 - LEAN Manufacturing Basics

Clock Hours: 50

Course Description:
This course introduces basic LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Discuss inventory minimization as an important basis for increased productivity.
Apply the principle of pull production control.
Compare LEAN manufacturing with conventional production control methods.
Name the types and functions of different pull production control methods.
Apply the Process Confirmation method.
Apply the Process Verification method.
Understand Kanban: the class pull principle.
Understand SMED: optimization of setup processes with Single Minute Exchange of Die.
Understand CIP as part of the business game.
Learn basic principles of Value Stream Mapping.
Name the 5s Principles.