Manufacturing Excellence

Global Environment

Production System

Operation Strategy

The Heart of the TPS - Eliminating Waste

Lesson Summary

Learning Outcomes

In this module, you will learn about the unique manufacturing system in Toyota and the global impact of the Toyota production system.

Principles of Toyota Way

Culture behind the Toyota way

Long term Philosophy

Create Continuous Flow

In this module, you will learn about the Toyota philosophy and the importance of developing people in an organization.

Pull System

Leveling Workload

Get Quality Right the First Time

Standardization of Tasks

Use of Visual Control

In this module, you will learn about the pioneering effort of Toyota in the pull production system.

Use of Reliable Technology

Role of Leaders in Manufacturing Philosophy

Developing Exceptional Teams

Challenge and Respect Extended Networks

See yourself to Understand the Situation

In this module, you will learn how reliable technology is used in the Toyota production system. You will also learn also learn about the role of leaders in manufacturing philosophy.

Diploma in Toyota Production System - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Developing Decisions with Consensus

Become a Learning Organization

Become a Learning Organisation - Continuous Improvement

Using Toyota Way for other Organisations (Service and Technical)

Lean Manufacturing

In this module, you will learn how companies become learning organizations.  You will also learn about competitiveness in organizations.

Lean Vs Agile Manufacturing

Sustainable Manufacturing I

Sustainable Manufacturing II

Flexible Manufacturing System

Benchmarking

In this module, you will learn about the similarities between the lean and agile manufacturing approach. You will also learn about green manufacturing.

Cultural Issues in Lean

Overview of Lean Implementation

The Significance of Lead Time

Techniques to Reduce Lead Time

Value Stream Mapping

In this module, you will be introduced to the cultural issues in learn manufacturing and how to implement lean manufacturing.

Kanban Approach

Kanban Calculation I

Kanban Calculation II

Theory of Constraints

Different Business Excellence Models

In this module, you will be introduced to the Kanban approach, calculations in Kanban, theory of constraints and the difference excellence business model.

Diploma in Toyota Production System - Second Assessment

Diploma in Toyota Production System - Final Assessment

Learn about the key principles and practices of the Toyota Production System with this free online course.

Diploma in Toyota Production System

This free online course explains the principles and practices used in the Toyota Production System. You will learn how several manufacturing approaches are effectively used in Toyota. This course will be great interest to operations managers, industrial engineers and professionals who need to know the best practices in operations. Start this course and learn how to ensure no waste and consistently high quality in production processes.

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