- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is the second of two courses (see OPMT 1710 Introduction to Lean Concepts). This course introduces the student to the Lean Bronze Certification Body of Knowledge while expanding on the topics covered in OPMT 1710 Introduction to Lean Concepts; it also highlights the management and leadership involvement in Lean and the key tools that support this involvement. Topics include: Ground rules and basic tools of Lean Production System, stability and standardization, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), autonomation, Kaizen and Gemba walks, Just-In-Time production (JIT), creating a culture to support continuous improvement, leading others through problem solving, strategic planning using Hoshin Kanri, and the key role of metrics.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$784.02
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the principles of Lean thinking and the elements of the Lean Production System including the structure of the House of Lean.
- Measure the organization's culture for Lean preparedness and recommend follow up areas to improve the culture towards Lean adaptation.
- Differentiate between Muda, Mura and Muri while defining the main sources of waste.
- Analyze the importance of stability and standardization in the Lean Production System.
- Analyze the importance of visual management and total productive maintenance as key systems in supporting Lean initiative.
- Utilize Kaizen and PDCA/PDSA cycles as tools for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate the concept of Hoshin Kanri for developing strategic alignment across the company.
- Demonstrate how to use, and when to apply, the basic leadership principles like delegation, empowerment, coaching, motivation, employee engagement and conflict management.
- Analyze the role of metrics and how to go Green with Lean.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
Related Programs
Advanced Lean Concepts (OPMT 2710) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of OPMT 2710 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 48116
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Nov 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48116
- Domestic fees $784.02
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 319 |
Instructor
Moataz El-Menshawy
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.