Ignite Your Journey to Operational Excellence

TPS Fundamentals — Toyota Production System Training Module This course provides a structured, practical introduction to the Toyota Production System — the operating philosophy behind the world's most efficient manufacturers. Designed for team members, team leaders, and anyone working in or around a production environment, TPS Fundamentals builds the foundational knowledge needed to understand why waste elimination matters and how the TPS tools work together to deliver results. What You'll Learn Across eight focused chapters, you will cover the core principles and tools of TPS — from the business case for continuous improvement to hands-on application of Standardized Work, Jidoka, and 5S. Each chapter ends with a short knowledge check to reinforce key concepts before moving forward. Course Chapters Competitive Environment — Why TPS exists and how it connects to the five KPIs: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Lead Time, and Cost TPS Overview — The TPS House: philosophy, two pillars, and the 3-M framework (Muda, Muri, Mura) The 7 Wastes — CCOOMWIP: identifying and eliminating the seven forms of waste, with overproduction as the root of all others Lead Time & Just-In-Time — Pull systems, small lot production, continuous flow, Kanban, and Takt Time calculation Balance Charts, Yamazumi & Kaizen — Visualizing work, identifying improvement opportunities, and the continuous improvement cycle Team Concept & Standardized Work — Role structure, the three components of Standardized Work, and how standards drive Kaizen Jidoka — Building quality in station: the 4-step Jidoka process, Poka-Yoke, Autonomation, and Andon 5S & Visual Factory — Workplace organization, the five steps of 5S, and visual control principles Who This Course Is For Team members and team leaders in manufacturing or operations environments; anyone beginning their TPS or lean manufacturing journey; organizations implementing or refreshing a Toyota Production System. Prerequisites: None. No prior lean or TPS knowledge required.