Lean Operations (The Tseng College)

Getting lean has never been more critical to an organization's survival. This fact is highlighted when lean is named the most important competitive factor for the auto industry over the next several years.

In today's highly competitive environment, companies distinguish themselves through quality, speed of execution and the elimination of non-value-added activities. They succeed through constant attention to the bottom line and exceeding customer expectations. Lean operations provides a means for both. This four-course program presents the concepts and tools necessary for those who will participate in and lead successful lean initiatives.

Note: Introduction to Lean Operations must be taken first, and it is strongly recommended that courses be taken in the sequence depicted under courses.

All required books/materials for each course will be provided at the first class session. The cost of the required books/materials is included in the registration fee.

Benefits to Participants:

At the end of this program, the participant will be able to

Understand standard lean tools
Identify opportunities for waste elimination
Utilize flow analysis and other analytical tools
Develop current and future-state maps
Organize steps to develop a framework for lean implementation
Apply essential tools for lean scheduling
Incorporate the role of teams, measurement and design

Benefits to Employers:

Build the knowledge and skill required to deliver consistently high quality and value-added products and services to the customer
Develop an understanding of the concepts and principles that form the foundation of best practices in a 21st-century lean environment
Enable employees to participate effectively in any internal continuous improvement program focused on meeting/exceeding customer requirements while at the same time enhancing the profitability of the enterprise
Enable a meaningful exchange of information using similar terminology

Who Should Attend:

Those who would most benefit from this program include

Individuals responsible for ensuring that the highest performance objectives are met by the company's products, processes, and employees
Persons engaged in any function that has an impact/influence on the end product or service that the customer will receive
Anyone whose role contributes to the value-added proposition as it relates to the voice-of-the-customer and the customer's perception of the company's products and services

Before Entering the Program:

While a college degree is not required for entry into the program, successful applicants should have a minimum of two years of college and three years related work experience.

Interested participants may take an individual course, or complete all four courses in the program to earn the Certificate in Advance Professional Development. Those seeking the certificate should complete the program application when registering for their second course.

How the Certificate is Earned:

To successfully complete this program the participant must

Complete the four certificate courses (11.1 CEUs) within three years
Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA, with at least a C in each course

Students who complete the program with a 3.7 GPA or above will earn the certificate with distinction.