Lean management

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles involved in implementing a LEAN Management approach. At the end of the course, students will be familiar with the main tools in the LEAN toolbox. They know the basic principles for implementing a LEAN project. They know how to calculate a production rate and adapt a line throughput according to the characterization elements of the said production line.

Knowledge of the basic principles of production management and production line scheduling

The course is structured as follows:

History of LEAN Management
The basic principles: the LEAN house, waste reduction and the main tools
Levelling and Takt Time
The principles of Value Stream Mapping
Implementing a LEAN Project

Engineering Sciences and Techniques