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Topic 2: Lean as Competitive Advantage
2.1 Learning ObjectivesThis is the current section.
2.2 Introduction
2.3 What Is Lean: The Big Picture
2.4 Toyota Production System (TPS)
2.5 Tools: TIMWOOD
2.6 Tools: Productivity
2.7 Conclusion
2.8 End-of-Topic Case
2.9 Discussion and Practice
2.10 End-of-Topic Knowledge Check

2.1 Learning Objectives

A Venn diagram surrounded by a cycle of strategy leading to competitive environment, leading back to strategy. The diagram contains three circles: Operational Excellence, Implementation, and Lean Six Sigma Tools. Within the Operational Excellence circle is “Lean as a competetive advantage.”

Learning Objectives

Define lean management and describe why productivity is so important to competitive success.
Identify the key principles of lean management. Explain why it is important to eliminate waste and maintain respect for people.
Define the Toyota Production System and discuss why it changed the way the world produced things.
Define and discuss the types of process waste: TIMWOOD.

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