About the Course
The Concept of Lean Waste
Reduce waste and streamline value flow
Businesses are continuously seeking methods to enhance efficiency and improve quality. To operate at peak performance, it is essential to minimize or eliminate waste from processes and enhance production flow. This course will teach you Lean strategies to reduce waste by identifying which operations add value and which do not. You will delve into the concept of continuous flow and learn how to balance work processes for more efficient production flow. You'll define what constitutes waste, where it occurs, and its causes. You'll also explore aspects of Muda, continuous flow, line balancing, value and non-value-add, and practical Lean techniques for enhancing Operations Management.
What is waste in Lean Manufacturing?
A fundamental principle in lean methodology is the elimination of waste within an operation. In any business, waste is a significant drain on profitability. Lean waste can manifest as time, material, and labor, but it can also relate to the use of skill sets and inadequate planning. In lean manufacturing, waste is any cost or effort expended that does not transform raw materials into a product the customer is willing to pay for. By optimizing process steps and eliminating waste, only genuine value is added at each stage of production.
Currently, the Lean Manufacturing model identifies 8 types of waste within an operation; seven were originally identified when the Toyota Production System was developed, with an eighth added when lean methodology was adopted in the Western World. Seven of the eight wastes are related to production processes, while the eighth waste pertains to management’s ability to utilize personnel effectively.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN to
classify production activities as value-add, non-value-add, or necessary non-value-add.
Identify strategies for eliminating waste from overproduction and inventory.
identify strategies for eliminating waste from motion, waiting, and transportation.
identify strategies for eliminating waste from overprocessing and defects.
match cycle time and takt time to their descriptions.
Identify the final three steps for balancing a production line.
Your Instructor
Islam Arid
Meet Islam Arid, an accomplished leader in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment. Backed by a Master's degree in healthcare quality, Islam is driven by a passion for standards, continuous improvement, streamlined processes, human potential, and their collective power to drive organizational growth.
Collaborating closely with top-tier management and process custodians, Islam orchestrates precise Measurement and Monitoring of Processes and Individual Performance, driven by a meticulously designed framework of Key Performance Indicators rooted in a transparent Organizational and Process Strategy Map.
Credentials at a Glance
1-Holder of a Master's Degree in Healthcare Quality and Accreditation.
2-Credentialed Professional in Healthcare (CPHQ) since 2012
3-Accomplished ISO 45000 Lead Auditor.
4-Proficient ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor.
5-Skilled STEPPS Master Trainer.
6-Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Enterprise Risk Management, Islam Arid's journey continues to encompass new horizons.
With great anticipation, I look forward to welcoming you to our enlightening sessions!