In this course, you will learn about the history of lean manufacturing. You will discover how the contributions of Henry Ford, Taiichi Ohno, and Shigeo Shingo worked together to form what is today called lean manufacturing. You will also find out about the three essential elements of the Toyota Production System.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- List the major contributions in the history of lean manufacturing
- Identify the principles and practices of using lean manufacturing
- Name the three essential elements of the Toyota Production System
Learning Paths
- Intro to Advanced Manufacturing
Estimated Time (Hrs): 0.9
Language: English