We are excited to announce this new interactive Open Educational Resource (OER): Importance of Flow in Lean Thinking, by Fatih Yegul (Ph.D.), School of Business faculty. This resource fills a noted gap in Lean Thinking resources.
This OER was created to help instructors teach lean management concepts in undergraduate or graduate programs in business, engineering, or workforce development schools. This publication offers a theoretical background with animated simulations to explain the importance of one-piece flow in lean manufacturing environments, in contrast to batch production. Enriched with realistic scenarios, the OER benchmarks one-piece flow and batch flow for both small and large quantities. Included are explanations for the concept of excess inventory hiding problems, a barrier to continuous improvement culture.
"I believe everyone should have access to high-quality, engaging learning materials. As a passionate advocate for Lean thinking, I was frustrated by the limited OERs available on one-piece flow. I poured my expertise into these animations to make the concept clear and engaging. I'm especially grateful to Conestoga College Media Services for bringing these complex concepts to life with their engaging animations. I encourage others to share their knowledge and passions through OER creation!"
Dr. Fatih Yegul, February 2024
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