Lean Inventory Management

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Free Online Course: Lean Inventory Management provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Lean Inventory Management is taught by Steven Brown.

Overview
  • Learn how to apply lean tools, tactics, and strategies to manage inventory more effectively.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • What is lean inventory management?
    • What you should know
    1. Understand Lean Inventory
    • View inventory as a waste
    • Eliminate the three Ms of inventory
    • Forecast inventory for lean
    • Know your inventory
    2. Lean Inventory Tools
    • 5S
    • Kanban
    • One-piece flow
    • Single-minute exchange of die
    • Poka-yoke
    3. Lean Inventory Tactics
    • Standardize parts
    • Level preventive maintenance schedules
    • Embrace quality at the source
    • Deliver on time
    • Rationalize the product line
    4. Lean Inventory Strategies
    • Manage supplier inventories
    • Manage inventory buffers
    • 3D concurrent engineering
    • Continuously improve
    • Establish a lean culture
    Conclusion
    • Next steps