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Introduction to KAIZEN™ and Lean (self-paced)


Description
This is a self-paced, e-Learning training course, which covers the main principles of Continuous Improvement. The course starts with an introduction to KAIZEN™ (goals, targets, vision, etc.), then discusses topics like the 5 KAIZEN™ Principles, Problem-solving, and tools, such as 3C and 5S.
There are various engaging tasks throughout the training with many assessment exercises to strengthen the learning.
Content
  • Introduction files
  • General Guidelines for Trainees
  • Course Specifications
  • Glossary/ Vocabulary
  • Pre-training self-assessment
  • Unit 1: Basic Introduction to KAIZEN™ and Lean
  • Description & Objectives of Unit 1
  • Learning course: Basic Introduction to KAIZEN™ and Lean
  • Video: Definition of KAIZEN™, Masaaki Imai
  • Recommendation of the book: "This is Lean" by Niklas Modig - Summary
  • Assessment of Unit 1
  • Unit 2: Flow, Customer Value & Muda
  • Description & Objectives of Unit 2
  • Learning course: Flow, Customer Value, & Muda
  • Video of Masaaki Imai: The 7 types of Muda
  • Assessment of Unit 2
  • Unit 3: Visual Management
  • Description & Objectives of Unit 3
  • Learning course: Visual Management
  • Video 1: Visual Management
  • Video 2: Visual Management
  • Article for reading
  • Recommendation of a Book: Visual tools - Collected Practices and Cases
  • Assessment of Unit 3
  • Unit 4: Problem-solving
  • Description & Objectives of Unit 4
  • Learning course: Problem-solving
  • Articles & Manual for reading
  • Assessment of Unit 4
  • Unit 5: Summary Case study (Focus on the 5S tool)
  • Description & Objectives of Unit 5
  • Video: 5S Methodology and Tips
  • Article for reading
  • Case study (based on the 5S tool)
  • Close - Exit tasks
  • Post-training self-assessment
  • Survey/ Feedback
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Assessment of Unit 1, Assessment of Unit 2, Assessment of Unit 3, Assessment of Unit 4, Case study (based on the 5S tool)"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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