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The hidden value - Lean in manufacturing and services (Coursera)

Offered by École des Ponts ParisTech, Boston Consulting Group - BCG,

Lean is a powerful methodology that enables managers and employees to shift their mindset and helps companies to keep their business sustainable by creating competitive advantage. Today, in an increasingly complex and dynamic world, where companies struggle to maintain competitive advantage, Lean is more important than ever. This course combines the experience of many senior experts and practitioners from the Boston Consulting Group and École des Ponts, and brings perspectives on Lean in manufacturing and services. It offers strong topic foundation as well as deep practical insights into the art of continuous improvement.

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What You Will Learn

why Lean is a key driver for sustainable competitive advantage
how different companies can leverage Lean to create value both in manufacturing and services
what it takes to drive a Lean transformation and build a culture of continuous improvement
how new technologies impact traditional lean practices

Syllabus

WEEK 1: How Lean benefits companies
WEEK 2: How to apply Lean to improve manufacturing
WEEK 3: How to apply Lean to improve services
WEEK 4: Lean as a new mindset to drive transformation

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