This Postgraduate Certificate has the innovative Relearning learning model, so you will learn as you go and you will face real and simulation cases"   

Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class center for intensive managerial skills education.   

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, and puts all its resources at the student's disposal to help them achieve entrepreneurial success"

At TECH Global University

Innovation

The university offers an online learning model that balances the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

"Microsoft Europe Success Story", for integrating the innovative, interactive multi-video system. 

The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

Networking

Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

100,000+ executives prepared each year, 200+ different nationalities.

Empowerment

Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

Talent

This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent.

Multicultural Context

While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea.

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.  

Learn with the best

In the classroom, TECH’s teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning method (postgraduate learning methodology with the best international valuation) with the Case Study. Tradition and vanguard in a difficult balance, and in the context of the most demanding educational itinerary. 

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.   

At TECH, you will have access to the most rigorous and up-to-date case analyses in academia” 

The program has been developed by TECH in collaboration with its team of experts in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing . Over a 6-week period, students will be provided with the most up-to-date and accurate information. All content will be available on the Online Campus, accessible from any device with an Internet connection, which provides the flexibility of accessing the material at any time and place, without fixed schedules or the need to travel to on-site centers.  

You will learn about Lean support tools: 5S, Visual Management, SMED”  

Syllabus

The Postgraduate certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing offers numerous benefits for those professionals who wish to improve their skills in operations management and process optimization. One of the outstanding features of the program is its 100% online modality. This allows students to access content from anywhere and at any time, adapting learning to their schedules and needs.  

The Relearning methodology used in this program focuses on the practical approach and the application of knowledge in real situations. Through activities based on case studies and simulations, participants develop practical skills that they can apply directly in their work environment. This methodology promotes meaningful and lasting learning, allowing students to consolidate their knowledge and skills in Lean Manufacturing Process Design. 

In summary, the Postgraduate certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing is an excellent opportunity for those professionals looking to improve their competencies in process management. This guarantees a practical and applied approach, providing students with the necessary tools to excel in the field of Lean Manufacturing. 

This Postgraduate certificate is developed over 6 weeks consists of 1 module: 

Module 1. Continuous flow: Process Design for smooth and continuous workflows

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate certificate in Process Design in Lean Manufacturing completely online. Throughout the 6 weeks of the program, you will be able to access all the program contents at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

Module 1. Continuous flow: Process Design for smooth and continuous workflows

1.1. Continuous Flow

1.1.1. Flow Creation in the Toyota Production System
1.1.2. The Fourteen Principles of the Toyota Way Culture
1.1.3. Total Flow Management, the union of Flow Creation and Pull Flow System

1.2. Processes

1.2.1. Typology of industrial processes
1.2.2. Departments vs. Processes vs. Flows
1.2.3. Process integration

1.3. Flows

1.3.1. The different types of flows: Materials, Equipment, People and Information
1.3.2. Job-shop vs. Flow-shop
1.3.3. Turbulent flows vs. Linear flows

1.4. Machines, Equipment and Lines

1.4.1. Hardware Reliability as an Essential Element for Flow Creation
1.4.2. Jidoka philosophy as an essential element in Flow Creation
1.4.3. Monument machine vs. Lean Machine

1.5. Materials

1.5.1. Traditional plant layout vs. Lean plant layout
1.5.2. PFEP (Plan-For-Each-Part)
1.5.3. Batch production vs. One-piece-flow (Continuous flow)

1.6. Person

1.6.1. The Internal Customer, concept in a lean environment
1.6.2. The role of a lean manager
1.6.3. The role of a lean operator

1.7. Information

1.7.1. Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)
1.7.2. Information systems specific to the industrial environment
1.7.3. Dashboard, as part of the Daily Management System

1.8. Lean Flow System

1.8.1. Muda expulsion in the production process
1.8.2. The Autonomous Cell as a lean paradigm
1.8.3. Lean support tools: 5S, Visual Management, SMED

1.9. Flow Creation application examples

1.9.1. Example of implementation in the automotive sector
1.9.2. Example of application in the metallurgical sector
1.9.3. Example of use in the food sector

1.10. Creation of Flow: Design, Implementation and Improvement of Production Processes. Practical Application

1.10.1. Design for flow creation
1.10.2. Implementation of continuous flow
1.10.3. Improvement of production processes

You will get up to speed with Turbulent Flows and Linear Flows, understanding their operation and applicability for each specific business”