1. Lean for Municipalities: Yellow Belt Course 1: Introduction to Lean

Content
1 module

Course Length
2 hours

Instructor
Leading Edge Group

Description

Lean is a continuous improvement initiative that helps streamline processes and improve overall performance. Developed in the 1960s for manufacturing applications and predicated on the Toyota Production System, the popularity and application of Lean has spread beyond manufacturing. Several non-manufacturing industries such as banking and financial services, and healthcare have embraced Lean resulting in breakthrough improvements.

This course provides a high-level view of Lean, its origins, core values and benefits to the organization. The course also introduces the need for and relevance of Lean in the municipal sector.

Objectives

  • Define Lean
  • Explain the origins of Lean
  • Identify Lean's key applications across different industries
  • Identify where Lean can be applied and beneficial to the municipal sector

1.
Introduction to Lean
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