The course will present a brief history of Lean and an introduction to Lean concepts, such as the 5 Lean fundamentals, defining value-added activities, the “8 forms of waste” and a Kaizen simulation.

Knowledge and experience in quality and continuous improvement are highly valued by today's employers. The principles are being applied in engineering, healthcare, business, service, nonprofits, and ...

It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...