Lean Kaizen: A Simplified Approach to Process Improvements

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1. Introduction to Lean and Kaizen
2. Introduction to Change Management and Kaizen Teams
3. Brainstorming Techniques in Kaizen Events
4. Lean Kaizen in the 21st Century - Problem-Solving and Improvement Tools
5. How to Perform a Kaizen Event
   1. Batch Size Reduction Exercise
   2. Kaizen Class Event Exercise
6. Introduce  Kaizen Event Examples to Apply in the Workplace
   1. 5S-Workplace Organization and Standardization
   2. Accounting (Credits)
   3. Cell Design
   4. Layout
   5. Quick Changeover
   6. Standard Work in Customer Service
   7. Value Stream Mapping
   8. Total Productive Maintenance
7. Cost-Benefit Analysis for Kaizen Projects.

Course Content/Main Topics	% Of Time Spent on Topic
Introduction to Lean and Kaizen	10%
Introduction to Change Management and Kaizen Teams	10%
Brainstorming Techniques in Kaizen Events	5%
Problem-Solving and Improvement Tools	20%
Introduce Examples of Kaizen Candidates	20%
Incremental and Breakthrough Improvements	5%
Implementing a Kaizen Event	20%
Cost-Benefit Analysis for Kaizen Projects	10%

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