Integrating the Lean Enterprise, MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW),

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
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Cambridge, MA 02139-4307,

This class addresses some of the important issues involved with the planning, development, and implementation of lean enterprises. People, technology, process, and management dimensions of an effective lean manufacturing company are considered in a unified framework. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration of these dimensions across the entire enterprise, including product development, production, and the extended supply chain. Analysis tools as well as future trends and directions are explored. A team project is a key component of this subject.