5S
By Kaye Krueger
In this interactive object, learners assess their knowledge of 5S, a process for attaining a safe, clean, neat arrangement of the workplace where everything has a specific location and unneeded items are eliminated.
5S for the Office
Learners read how each of the steps in 5S can be used to organize an office.
Cellular Manufacturing
Learners read about the benefits of grouping machines together for an efficient flow of the product.
Eliminating Office Waste
Learners review office processes to find ways to save time.
Future-State Mapping
The learner reads an explanation of all of the elements that comprise a future-state map. A map is shown.
Heijunka
Learners view a heijunka box and read how this tool is used for scheduling production in a pull system.
Icons and Symbols of Value Stream Mapping
In this interactive object, learners view the icons and symbols used most frequently in value steam mapping. A matching activity completes the object.
Kaizen
Learners read a brief description of Kaizen and how it helps to eliminate waste in a process.
Kanban: Your Signal for Action
In this animated object, users view how a kanban signals production to start.
Lean/Six Sigma Culture
Learners read about the characteristics of a lean/six sigma culture.
Making the Workplace Talk to You: Using Visual Controls
Learners examine how visual controls help to manage the workplace. Photos of visual controls are provided.
Point of Use Storage
Learners read about the benefits of storing raw materials within 3 feet of the work area where they will be used.
Poka-Yoke
Learners view examples of devices that prevent mistakes from occurring.
Push vs. Pull Systems
In this interactive object, learners read about the differences between push and pull manufacturing systems. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Quality at the Source
Learners read how quality can be built into a manufacturing process.
Setup Reduction/Quick Changeover
Learners view steps to reduce changeover time in a manufacturing operation.
Six Sigma Methodology
Learners read what the letters DMAIC stand for and then complete a matching activity.
The Eight Wastes of Lean
Learners examine ways to eliminate or minimize the wastes found in business processes. A matching exercise completes the activity.
The Impact of Batch Size Reduction
In this animated object, learners examine what happens to lead and cycle times when the batch size is reduced.
The Red Tag System Used in the 5S Process
Learners read about a process for sorting items in the workplace. "Sort" is the first of the five steps in 5S.
Time Management for Online Success
Learners listen to other students express their concerns about taking an online course. Strategies for how to be successful in school are discussed.
TPM: Total Productive Maintenance
Learners read how Total Productive Maintenance can prevent breakdowns, defects, and a variety of other losses.
Value Stream Mapping: Drawing a Current-State Map
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for creating a current-state map to identify how materials and information flow.
Value Streams
By Kaye Krueger, Keith Lodahl
Learners read how to identify a manufacturer's value streams - the first step to value stream mapping.
Waste in the Office
Learners view examples of waste in an office environment and are asked to consider what they can do to eliminate or reduce waste in their own workplace.