Lean Manufacturing Primer Presentation (PowerPoint PPT Deck)

DESCRIPTION
 

The Lean Manufacturing Primer Presentation is a facilitation‑ready deck designed as a concise introduction to Lean principles and practices in manufacturing. It introduces the foundations of Lean, explores the Toyota Production System (TPS), explains the five Lean principles, and provides practical tools for waste elimination and process improvement.

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This Lean Manufacturing Primer Presentation (Lean Manufacturing PPT) is ideal for awareness sessions, leadership briefings, and introductory workshops where the goal is to build foundational understanding rather than deliver full facilitation training. Unlike generic decks, it reflects practitioner‑built credibility with structured flow, authoritative definitions, and interactive activities.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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By the end of this primer, participants will be able to:

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1. Explain the origins, philosophy, and principles of Lean Manufacturing.

2. Distinguish between value‑added and non‑value‑added activities, and identify the eight wastes.

3. Apply Lean methods and tools to improve productivity, flow, and quality.

4. Analyze industry examples to understand Lean’s impact across manufacturing and service environments.

5. Define leadership roles and success factors required to sustain Lean culture and continuous improvement.

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CONTENTS

 

1. Lean Manufacturing Foundations – Evolution of TPS, Toyota’s Lean philosophy, global relevance.

2. Introduction to Lean Manufacturing – What is Lean, misconceptions, five Lean principles, value vs non‑value activities.

3. Process & Tools for Implementation – TPS framework, productivity strategies, eight wastes, waste elimination process, Lean methods & tools.

4. Pitfalls & Success Factors – Mindset shifts, common pitfalls, role of management, sustaining Lean culture.

5. Primer Summary – Key takeaways, pitfalls and best practices.

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About the OEC Primer Series
 

Developed by Operational Excellence Consulting, each Primer is designed to be facilitation‑ready, practical, and credible. Unlike generic training materials, our Primer Series is built by practitioners with decades of transformation experience, ensuring every deck combines clear frameworks, proven tools, and interactive activities. This consistency across topics (5S, Kaizen, Lean, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, and more) makes the series a trusted resource for consultants, trainers, and organizations seeking structured, high‑impact learning.

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You may also be interested in the following training presentations (sold separately):

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1. Lean Manufacturing

2. Lean Thinking

3. 5S Workplace Organization

4. Value Stream Mapping