Lean Thinking University of Tasmania

Overview

On completion of this Lean Thinking course at the University of Tasmania , you will be able to apply Lean thinking concepts and principles and use tools and techniques to identify and eliminate waste.

Key facts

• Lean is a business strategy that ensures existing practices and processes are simplified and efficient. The approach is underpinned by a way of thinking, or a mindset, that focuses on continuous improvement (CI), people, customers, and minimising waste.

• Waste includes factors such as errors that must be fixed, items that have been produced but are not wanted, process steps that are not needed, the movement of people or goods that is not purposeful, waiting, and goods and services that do not meet the customer’s needs.

How to get credit for this course:

• On successful completion of this course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion as well as a credential point to support your further study. 

• This course is one of several courses in our Professional Skills suite. View our full list of courses available within this suite and learn how to accrue your credential points.