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Toyota Production System (TPS) - Integrated Socio-Technical Model





Learn about how the Toyota Production System is an integrated socio-technical system in this free online course. This free online Toyota Production System (TPS) course focuses on the integrated socio-technical model. You will study the essential elements of the Toyota Production System (TPS) which is based on fundamental management principles and basic lean manufacturing concepts. You will learn all the basic terminologies related to TPS, the guiding principles of the TPS, and Toyota’s approach towards its operations management.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

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Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Discuss the history of Toyota Production System (TPS)
• Identify the historical context in which TPS evolved
• Examine the approach of Just-in-Time manufacturing
• Explain the fundamental terminologies related to TPS
• List the different types of wastages relevant to TPS
• Recognize the importance of the 5S Program in TPS
• Discuss how companies can adopt TPS by incorporating respect of people and focus on processes
• Discuss how the four basic themes of TPS principles are relevant to any company
• Determine the fourteen TPS principles and their significance for implementation
• Define the meaning of the term "TPS house"
• Describe the different Operations Management approach adopted by Toyota Corporation
• Discuss how three enemies of Lean can be dealt well through TPS
Course Code1966
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