Lean Management

  1. The Five Principles of Lean Thinking
    1. Principle 1: Specify Value
      1. Identifying Value from Customer Perspective
        1. Customer Research Methods
          1. Market Analysis Techniques
            1. Value Proposition Development
            2. Value-Added Activity Identification
              1. Criteria for Value-Added Work
                1. Activity Classification Methods
                  1. Customer Willingness to Pay
                  2. Translating Customer Needs into Specifications
                    1. Requirements Gathering
                      1. Specification Development
                        1. Value Stream Definition
                      2. Principle 2: Map the Value Stream
                        1. Value Stream Identification
                          1. Process Boundary Definition
                            1. Stakeholder Involvement
                              1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
                              2. Current State Mapping
                                1. Data Collection Methods
                                  1. Process Documentation
                                    1. Information Flow Mapping
                                      1. Material Flow Mapping
                                        1. Timeline Analysis
                                        2. Waste and Bottleneck Identification
                                          1. Process Analysis Techniques
                                            1. Performance Measurement
                                              1. Constraint Identification
                                              2. Future State Design
                                                1. Improvement Opportunity Assessment
                                                  1. Target State Definition
                                                    1. Gap Analysis
                                                  2. Principle 3: Create Flow
                                                    1. Flow Fundamentals
                                                      1. Continuous Flow Concepts
                                                        1. Batch vs Flow Production
                                                          1. Flow Metrics and Measurement
                                                          2. Eliminating Flow Disruptions
                                                            1. Bottleneck Management
                                                              1. Setup Time Reduction
                                                                1. Quality Issue Resolution
                                                                  1. Equipment Reliability
                                                                  2. One-Piece Flow Implementation
                                                                    1. Cell Design Principles
                                                                      1. Layout Optimization
                                                                        1. Workstation Balancing
                                                                          1. Operator Training
                                                                          2. Cross-Functional Flow
                                                                            1. Departmental Coordination
                                                                              1. Information Flow Optimization
                                                                                1. Decision-Making Processes
                                                                              2. Principle 4: Establish Pull
                                                                                1. Pull System Fundamentals
                                                                                  1. Pull vs Push Comparison
                                                                                    1. Customer Demand Signals
                                                                                      1. Production Triggering Mechanisms
                                                                                      2. Just-In-Time Production
                                                                                        1. JIT Principles and Benefits
                                                                                          1. Demand-Driven Manufacturing
                                                                                            1. Inventory Reduction Strategies
                                                                                            2. Pull System Implementation
                                                                                              1. Kanban System Design
                                                                                                1. Signal Management
                                                                                                  1. Supplier Integration
                                                                                                    1. Lead Time Reduction
                                                                                                    2. Pull in Different Environments
                                                                                                      1. Manufacturing Applications
                                                                                                        1. Service Industry Applications
                                                                                                          1. Information Processing
                                                                                                        2. Principle 5: Pursue Perfection
                                                                                                          1. Continuous Improvement Philosophy
                                                                                                            1. Kaizen Mindset
                                                                                                              1. Incremental vs Breakthrough Improvement
                                                                                                                1. Employee Involvement
                                                                                                                2. Perfection as a Journey
                                                                                                                  1. Setting Stretch Goals
                                                                                                                    1. Benchmark Identification
                                                                                                                      1. Performance Standards
                                                                                                                      2. Sustaining Improvements
                                                                                                                        1. Standardization Processes
                                                                                                                          1. Training and Development
                                                                                                                            1. Measurement Systems
                                                                                                                              1. Recognition Programs

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