- Topic 5: Lean Process Design: The Basic Lean Tools
- 5.1 Learning ObjectivesThis is the current section.
- 5.2 Introduction
- 5.3 Basic Lean Tools: Affinity Diagram
- 5.4 Basic Lean Tools: Check Sheets
- 5.5 Basic Lean Tools: Histogram
- 5.6 Basic Lean Tools: Pareto Chart
- 5.7 Basic Lean Tools: Cause and Effect Diagrams
- 5.8 Basic Lean Tools: Scatter Diagram
- 5.9 Basic Lean Tools: Process Mapping
- 5.10 Basic Lean Tools: Final Tools
- 5.11 End-of-Topic Case: The Challenge of Trucking Operations and Driver Shortages
- 5.12 Discussion and Practice
- 5.13 Conclusion
- 5.14 End-of-Topic Knowledge Check
5.1 Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives
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Describe the importance of each quality and lean tool.
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Describe the purpose of each specific tool.
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Discuss the mechanics of each basic tool.
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Use the basic quality tools.