Postgraduate certificate Process Design in Lean Manufacturing

Process Design in Lean Manufacturing has undergone a constant evolution over the years, adapting to the changing demands of the industry. Its focus on waste elimination and continuous improvement has led to the incorporation of new tools and techniques, such as value stream mapping and design for manufacturability. These upgrades have enabled business professionals to optimize efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality in their operations. So, knowing these processes will allow professionals to catapult their careers, which has led TECH to create this 100% online program, easily accessible from any device with an Internet connection.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Syllabus

The program has been developed by TECH in collaboration with its team of experts in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing . Over a 6-week period, students will be provided with the most up-to-date and accurate information. All content will be available on the Online Campus, accessible from any device with an Internet connection, which provides the flexibility of accessing the material at any time and place, without fixed schedules or the need to travel to on-site centers.

You will learn about Lean support tools: 5S, Visual Management, SMED”

Syllabus

The Postgraduate certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing offers numerous benefits for those professionals who wish to improve their skills in operations management and process optimization. One of the outstanding features of the program is its 100% online modality. This allows students to access content from anywhere and at any time, adapting learning to their schedules and needs.

The Relearning methodology used in this program focuses on the practical approach and the application of knowledge in real situations. Through activities based on case studies and simulations, participants develop practical skills that they can apply directly in their work environment. This methodology promotes meaningful and lasting learning, allowing students to consolidate their knowledge and skills in Lean Manufacturing Process Design.

In summary, the Postgraduate certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing is an excellent opportunity for those professionals looking to improve their competencies in process management. This guarantees a practical and applied approach, providing students with the necessary tools to excel in the field of Lean Manufacturing.

This Postgraduate certificate is developed over 6 weeks consists of 1 module:

Module 1. Continuous flow: Process Design for smooth and continuous workflows

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing completely online. Throughout the 6 weeks of the program, you will be able to access all the program contents at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

Module 1. Continuous flow: Process Design for smooth and continuous workflows

1.1. Continuous Flow

1.1.1. Flow Creation in the Toyota Production System
1.1.2. The Fourteen Principles of the Toyota Way Culture
1.1.3. Total Flow Management, the union of Flow Creation and Pull Flow System

1.2. Processes

1.2.1. Typology of industrial processes
1.2.2. Departments vs. Processes vs. Flows
1.2.3. Process integration

1.3. Flows

1.3.1. The different types of flows: Materials, Equipment, People and Information
1.3.2. Job-shop vs. Flow-shop
1.3.3. Turbulent flows vs. Linear flows

1.4. Machines, Equipment and Lines

1.4.1. Hardware Reliability as an Essential Element for Flow Creation
1.4.2. Jidoka philosophy as an essential element in Flow Creation
1.4.3. Monument machine vs. Lean Machine

1.5. Materials

1.5.1. Traditional plant layout vs. Lean plant layout
1.5.2. PFEP (Plan-For-Each-Part)
1.5.3. Batch production vs. One-piece-flow (Continuous flow)

1.6. Person

1.6.1. The Internal Customer, concept in a lean environment
1.6.2. The role of a lean manager
1.6.3. The role of a lean operator

1.7. Information

1.7.1. Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)
1.7.2. Information systems specific to the industrial environment
1.7.3. Dashboard, as part of the Daily Management System

1.8. Lean Flow System

1.8.1. Muda expulsion in the production process
1.8.2. The Autonomous Cell as a lean paradigm
1.8.3. Lean support tools: 5S, Visual Management, SMED

1.9. Flow Creation application examples

1.9.1. Example of implementation in the automotive sector
1.9.2. Example of application in the metallurgical sector
1.9.3. Example of use in the food sector

1.10. Creation of Flow: Design, Implementation and Improvement of Production Processes. Practical Application

1.10.1. Design for flow creation
1.10.2. Implementation of continuous flow
1.10.3. Improvement of production processes

You will get up to speed with Turbulent Flows and Linear Flows, understanding their operation and applicability for each specific business”

Teaching Objectives

TECH aims to select academic subjects that enable students to enhance their skills and competencies to achieve their career goals. To achieve this, the Relearning methodology is used, which ensures a practical approach through activities based on real cases and simulations. In this way, the professional will acquire knowledge and skills in a growing field in continuous transformation, such as Lean Manufacturing processes.

Get up to speed with Lean Flow System processes, presented in high quality audiovisual resources”

TECH makes the goals of their students their own goals too
Working together to achieve them

The Postgraduate certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing will enable the student to:

Analyze and be able to distinguish the lean philosophy from other approaches to operations improvement
Distinguish the different types of industrial processes in which it is possible to act
Differentiate the different types of flow in an operational context
Identify the types of demand that our industry must satisfy
Develop the tools and techniques used in Lean Manufacturing quality management
Evaluate organizational, operational and management systems, based on Operational Excellence and High Performance dynamics: LEAN
Analyze the keys to implement the Lean Manufacturing philosophy in a company
Delve into the best practices for the successful implementation of Lean Manufacturing in an organization

Postgraduate Certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing

The Lean Manufacturing approach has revolutionized the industry by providing methods and tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste in production processes. At TECH Global University, we offer you the Postgraduate Certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing, where you will acquire the necessary knowledge to optimize and design efficient production systems. This program focuses on the fundamental techniques and principles of Lean, such as the elimination of activities that do not add value, continuous improvement and work flow without interruptions.

In this program, you will learn how to identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes, such as excess inventory, lead times and defects in production. You'll also become familiar with key tools, such as value stream mapping, Kanban and Just-in-Time, that will enable you to design more agile and cost-effective production systems.