Course Title:
Lean Concepts and Applications
Course Description:
Designed to give students an understanding of the fundamentals of lean thinking and train them in applying this knowledge to practical problems. Uses case studies from different disciplines to help students learn lean principles and develop skills to implement them in practice. Covers theory and applications of lean six sigma, in which lean focuses on waste reduction while six sigma strives to eliminate defects. A knowledge-driven and customer-focused approach to creating value, lean thinking calls for process changes to eliminate waste, shorten product delivery time, improve product quality, and curtail costs. Key tenants of lean thinking are value, value stream, flow, pull, and perfection. Lean thinking is imperative for organizations aspiring to stay competitive by creating and delivering products in less time while improving customer satisfaction.
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Junior or senior standing.
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Repeatable:
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