Lean Manager

The module is an introduction to the concept of Lean Management - the Japanese management philosophy. During the course you will learn about the Toyota Production System - its pillars, foundations and people. Duration of training: 30 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This module presents the most popular concept of workplace organisation in the world. The 5S method is a pillar of the Lean Management concept. Taking the course you will learn about 5 or even 6 steps of the 5S system, practical examples of how to use the method, and how to control the 5S system. Additionally, you will learn about good practices developed by experts in the 5S area. Duration of training: 2 hours 10 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests  

This training module presents the main goals and methods of mapping processes. Methods such as flow analysis and VSM are discussed in detail along with specific examples to help you better understand the idea of ​​using the mentioned tools and to see their effectiveness. Duration of training: 1 hours 35 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This course focuses on the method of preventing unintentional mistakes by employees known as Poka Yoke. Duration of training: 13 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

In this course you will learn why KAIZEN philosophy should be applied to a company’s strategy. You will learn the concept of continuous improvement, and find out what roles and responsibilities individual employees have in the improvement process. Moreover, you will learn about the tasks of employees responsible for the improvement system in a company, and ways to measure the effectiveness of these tasks. Duration of training: 36 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This course discusses the SMED method – Single-Minute Exchange of Die, regarding the reduction of changeover time. In this module you will learn about the four basic stages of SMED. You will be surprised what effects SMED can bring! Duration of training: 59 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This training module discusses Key Performance Indicators - KPI. You will learn what KPIs are, and how to determine, monitor and manage them. You will also learn about the Wildly Important Goal tool, which is very useful in managing indicators. Moreover you will learn about KOSU, which indicates what the actual labour productivity of a given workstation, manufacturing cell or production line is. As management expert Peter Drucker says: “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.”  Duration of training: 28 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

In this course you will learn how to optimize processes, and about the tools to eliminate waste.  In addition you will learn about organising production processes based on One Piece Flow. You will get to know the conditions and benefits resulting from changing the traditional approach to process organisation into One Piece Flow.  Duration of training: 43 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This module discusses the production process control method known as Kanban. You will learn what this method is and where it is used, the requirements and conditions for effective use of KANBAN, and what supermarkets, signals and KANBAN cards are. Duration of training: 26 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This course highlights the importance of people in the development and improvement of any organization. You will learn about the KAIZEN philosophy, its assumptions and principles.  You will also learn what the system of employee ideas is, and what a system of rewarding employees should look like. You will then gain practical knowledge concerning competence and skills matrices. The next part of the course will be devoted to the system of employee training. You will find out what kind of training your employees need, and what training you should provide to build a competitive advantage on the market. In this course you will also get to know a tool - Employee Performance Evaluation, which is used to motivate, increase the involvement and develop the competences of employees. Duration of training: 1 hours 21 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

In this course you will find information on how to solve problems effectively using simple methods such as 5W2H, 5WHY, SWOT Analysis, Factor Tree Analysis, Kinship Diagram and many more. You will learn in what circumstances you should use specific methods to achieve the best results, and find practical examples of applications. You will also learn how to present analysis results and visualize data so that the message can be understood by all members of your team. Duration of training: 2 hours 20 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This module is devoted to the methodology of identifying the most important limiting factor: the Theory of Constraints. In this course you will learn what the Theory of Constraints is and when to use it. You will also learn the Drum-Buffer-Rope method and the 5 steps to identify and eliminate constraints. You will also learn what the Theory of Constraints has in common with Lean Manufacturing and how to combine the two approaches to achieve measurable benefits in an organization.  Duration of training: 39 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

In this course you will become familiar with Lean Culture in the production environment. You will learn what a Gemba Walk is, why to conduct one, and how to do it correctly. Moreover, you will learn how production meetings should look like, who participates in them and what you actually need to organize them. You will also discover the tools for sharing knowledge such as One Point Lesson, Lesson Learned Card, and Kaizen Card. In the last part of the course you will learn about the importance of communication zones and visual management for proper interpersonal communication. Duration of training: 1 hours for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This course answers the questions: How do you manage your team effectively? What should effective communication look like? Who is the leader, and what is his or her role in the organization? This course provides knowledge about the functioning of teams in the organization: their life cycle, competences, purpose, and mission. Moreover, you will learn how to build authority among your employees. You will also learn the conditions for effective communication and methods of forming appropriate messages. Duration of training: 50 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

In this training module, the TPM concept – Total Productive Maintenance – is thoroughly discussed. The goals and benefits of using TPM and the foundations of TPM are presented. The last part of the training is devoted to indicators describing the efficiency of using machines and the effectiveness of a maintenance department. The course also includes the System of TPM Rounds and Machine Day in industrial companies. Duration of training: 2 hours 28 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

The module is devoted to broadly understood standardization. In the course you will find out what benefits standardization brings to an organization and the consequences of a lack of commonly applicable standards. In addition, you will learn how to implement standardized work, what elements it consists of, and how to verify the current standards. Duration of training: 21 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

In this training module the scope, application, and objectives of ergonomic diagnosis are discussed. In addition, methods of diagnosing work are presented and the normalization of working time by means of elementary movements is discussed. You will also learn about the benefits of implementing elementary movement methods. Duration of training: 27 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This course is dedicated to advanced problem solving tools.The first part of the course is about Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) - the system to respond effectively to problems. In this section you will learn 6 rules of the QRQC and structure of the QRQC system. The second part of the course is devoted to the 8D method. This method allows you to solve problems in an orderly and logical way by using eight steps in the appropriate sequence. You will also get to know the A3 method, which is used for the continuous process improvement and employees development. Duration of training: 1 hours 35 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

This training module addresses the topic of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA). After taking this module you will have knowledge about SPC and the benefits resulting from the use of this tool in industry. You will learn what MSA is and what the main concepts used in MSA are. You will also get familiar with the benefits resulting from the use of MSA in the manufacturing process. Duration of training: 1 hours 24 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests

After watching this course you will find out what Technical Production Cost is and what it is used for. Additionally, you will be able to interpret various examples of cost structure in organizations. You will also learn what you can do to reduce total costs in your organization. Duration of training: 13 minutes for learning + 20 minutes for solving tests