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Basics of Lean Manufacturing Tools

This course explains essential Lean Manufacturing Tools used to improve efficiency and reduce waste in production systems. You will understand practical tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, KANBAN, SMED, Poka-Yoke, JIT, and Kaizen.

What You Will Learn

✓ Understand Lean Manufacturing Tools fundamentals

✓ Apply 5S and Visual Management with quick recap

✓ Use Value Stream Mapping, KANBAN, and SMED

✓ Understand Poka-Yoke, JIT, and Kaizen

✓ Analyze practical implementation through case studies

This Course includes:

1 Week (2-3 Hours/Week)
Unlimited Lifetime Access
Downloadable PDF E-Books
Certificate of Completion
Quizzes & Knowledge Checks
Downloadable Resources & Notes

By Anand S -NPC Certified Consultant

Beginner

Learn 40+ Mech Tools

The Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction

Lessons:

Lean Manufacturing Tools
Quick E-book of Lean Manufacturing Tools

Module 2: First Tool

Module 3: Second Tool

Module 4: Third Tool

Module 5: Fourth Tool

Module 6: Fifth Tool

Module 7: Sixth Tool

Module 8: Seventh Tool

Module 9 Case Studies

Module 1: Introduction

Lessons:

Lean Manufacturing Tools
Quick E-book of Lean Manufacturing Tools

Module 2: First Tool

Module 3: Second Tool

Module 4: Third Tool

Module 5: Fourth Tool

Module 6: Fifth Tool

Module 7: Sixth Tool

Module 8: Seventh Tool

Module 9 Case Studies

Module 1: Introduction

Lessons:

Lean Manufacturing Tools
Quick E-book of Lean Manufacturing Tools

Module 2: First Tool

Module 3: Second Tool

Module 4: Third Tool

Module 5: Fourth Tool

Module 6: Fifth Tool

Module 7: Sixth Tool

Module 8: Seventh Tool

Module 9 Case Studies

Requirements

No prior Lean experience required

What to expect from this course

The course focuses on how each tool works and how it contributes to operational improvement. Real case studies help connect theory with practical application.

By the end, you will understand how Lean tools support continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.

Clear explanation of each Lean tool
Practical understanding of waste reduction
Insight into improving workflow and productivity
Real case-based understanding
Foundation for advanced Lean practices

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Learn 40+ Mechanical Engineering Tools

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Course Categories

Learn 40+ Mechanical Engineering Tools

CAD Courses: Product Design & Modeling

Build design output that teams can manufacture: 2D drafting, 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings.

AutoCAD

SolidWorks 2024

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

PTC Creo

Fusion 360

Simulation using SpaceClaim

FreeCAD

Computer-Aided Reverse Engineering

CAE Simulation: FEA, CFD & Multiphysics

Validate before you build. This track covers FEA and CFD simulation workflows used in CAE and R&D teams.

ABAQUS CAE

ANSYS Fluent

FEA with ANSYS

Autodesk CFD

MATLAB Programming

OpenFOAM for CFD

EV Battery Cooling

COMSOL Multiphysics

Quality, Metrology & Lean Manufacturing

Run stable production and prove quality with measurement discipline, root-cause thinking, and lean tools.

CNC Programming

Basics of 6 Sigma

5S System and How to Implement it?

Lean Manufacturing Tools

7 QC Tools

Engineering Metrology & 3D Measurement

Uncertainty Measurement

ISO 17025:2017

Industry 4.0 Course: Smart Manufacturing

Move from classical mechanical to factory tech: data, connectivity, and digital manufacturing concepts used in modern plants.

Introduction to Industry 4.0

Digital Manufacturing

3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) for Industry 4.0

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Digital Twins

Smart Materials Science

C and C++ for Mechanical Engineering

PLC Programming and Automation

Python for Mechanical Engineers & Robotics

Course Categories

Learn 40+ Mechanical Engineering Tools

CAD Courses: Product Design & Modeling

Build design output that teams can manufacture: 2D drafting, 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings.

AutoCAD

SolidWorks 2024

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

PTC Creo

Fusion 360

Simulation using SpaceClaim

FreeCAD

Computer-Aided Reverse Engineering

CAE Simulation: FEA, CFD & Multiphysics

Validate before you build. This track covers FEA and CFD simulation workflows used in CAE and R&D teams.

ABAQUS CAE

ANSYS Fluent

FEA with ANSYS

Autodesk CFD

MATLAB Programming

OpenFOAM for CFD

EV Battery Cooling

COMSOL Multiphysics

Quality, Metrology & Lean Manufacturing

Run stable production and prove quality with measurement discipline, root-cause thinking, and lean tools.

CNC Programming

Basics of 6 Sigma

5S System and How to Implement it?

Lean Manufacturing Tools

7 QC Tools

Engineering Metrology & 3D Measurement

Uncertainty Measurement

ISO 17025:2017

Industry 4.0 Course: Smart Manufacturing

Move from classical mechanical to factory tech: data, connectivity, and digital manufacturing concepts used in modern plants.

Introduction to Industry 4.0

Digital Manufacturing

3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) for Industry 4.0

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Digital Twins

Smart Materials Science

C and C++ for Mechanical Engineering

PLC Programming and Automation

Python for Mechanical Engineers & Robotics

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