This course provides senior leaders with an introduction to Lean deployment strategy and methods. Recommended prerequisites for this course are;

L001 - Introduction to Lean
L002-2 - Introduction to Kaizen
L003-1 Understanding and Implementing 5S/6S
L011 - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Topics for this course include;

- Review of Key Lean Principles & Methods
- The Challenges of Implementing Lean
- Use of Hoshin (Kanri) Planning
- SWOT Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- The X-Matrix
- “Catchball” Principle
- Bowling Charts

Estimated effort: 1 hour (including exercises, if applicable)

COURSE MATERIALS: Included in your course materials is a "workbook" that offers a 3-slide per page booklet that you can download and/or print for note taking. Additional templates and other required resources are also included your course files.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: You can assess your understanding of the topics presented in this course by completing the test at the end of the course.