Lean Foundations and Principles

In an era where efficiency, agility, and customer satisfaction define organizational success, Lean has emerged as a vital methodology for driving operational excellence. Originally developed in manufacturing, Lean principles are now widely applied across industries Efrom healthcare to finance to technology Eto streamline processes, eliminate waste, and deliver greater value to customers.In this course, you’ll explore the foundational principles of Lean, including the eight types of waste; the five Lean principles; and key tools such as Just-in-Time, Poka-Yoke, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping. You’ll also learn how Lean supports continuous improvement and how it integrates with Six Sigma to deliver strategic value.This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Body of Knowledge and supports learners preparing for certification or building a foundation for further Six Sigma study.