The Foundations of Lean Manufacturing

The core principle of lean manufacturing is to continually improve processes by reducing all manners of waste. Waste types include processes, activities, products or services that require time, money or skills but do not create value for the customer—such as underused talent, excess inventories, or ineffective or wasteful processes and procedures. Removing these inefficiencies should streamline services, reduce costs, and ultimately provide savings for a specific product or service through the supply chain to the customer.

This course explores the foundations of lean manufacturing and provides techniques to enhance lean production. It covers definitions and core principles, describes tools and techniques, and gives a roadmap to lean manufacturing implementation. By applying these strategies, course participants will realize sustained value through the cost savings of organizational efficiency. 

The suggested audiences for this course include bioscience and biopharmaceutical professionals; individuals working in document, facility management, materials, and inventory control; preclinical and clinical research professionals; and quality control/quality management professionals.