Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Seminar

Module Offerings

5003LBSBUS-JAN-MTP

Aims

To introduce students to lean methodology and enable them apply lean methodology in a Business Management context. As part of the module students will be introduced to the concepts of Lean Six Sigma and Lean and their associated tools and techniques.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate of the origins of Lean thinking and how it has evolved to be applied into industry today.
2.
Analyse Business Management process problems.
3.
Apply appropriate tools and techniques for process improvement.
4.
Demonstrate Lean Six Sigma principles and tools at Yellow Belt level.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
History of Lean Principle

Applied Lean Thinking in a Business Management context

Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Principles
Module Overview:
Introduces students to lean methodology and enable them apply lean methodology in a Business Management context. By applying the tools and techniques learned, students will be able to confidently identify process improvements and will have an accredited qualification come the end of the module. Students will be introduced to the concepts of Lean Six Sigma and be able demonstrate the principles and tools at Yellow Belt level.
Additional Information:
Students will be informed of the manufacturing origins of Lean thinking and how it is applied in today’s ever-increasing service led industries. By applying the tools and techniques learned, students will be able to confidently identify process improvements and will have an accredited qualification come the end of the module.

Assessments

Portfolio

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