Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) Lean Management Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Course objectives

• 1 To introduce foundational concepts, principles, and tools of lean management.
• 2 To equip students with practical skills in implementing lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 3 To develop analytical capabilities to identify waste, enhance efficiency, and streamline processes.
• 4 To foster understanding of lean philosophy, methodologies, and organizational culture change.
• 5 To cultivate strategic insights into contemporary trends, challenges, and successes in lean implementation.

Course outcomes

• CO1: Define and recall fundamental concepts of Lean Management.
• CO2: Explain key principles and philosophies of Lean.
• CO3: Utilize Lean tools and techniques in practical scenarios.
• CO4: Examine waste reduction strategies and process improvements.
• CO5: Assess Lean implementation effectiveness in organizations.
• CO6: Develop Lean-based solutions for operational efficiency.

Unit 1 CO1, CO2 · 3 hours

Introduction to Lean Management: History, Principles, and Benefits

Unit 2 CO2, CO3 · 3 hours

The Five Lean Principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, Perfection

Unit 3 CO1, CO2 · 3 hours

The Toyota Production System (TPS)

Unit 4 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Types of Waste (Muda, Mura, Muri) and Waste Elimination Techniques

Unit 5 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Lean Tools: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Andon, Heijunka

Unit 6 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Process Flow Analysis

Unit 7 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Lean Metrics and Performance Measurement

Unit 8 CO2, CO4 · 3 hours

Lean in Manufacturing vs. Lean in Services

Unit 9 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Just-in-Time (JIT) Production and Inventory Management

Unit 10 CO3, CO5 · 3 hours

Lean and Six Sigma Integration

Unit 11 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Gemba Walks and Continuous Improvement (PDCA Cycle)

Unit 12 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Lean Leadership and Organizational Culture

Unit 13 CO5 · 3 hours

Lean Implementation Challenges and Case Studies

Unit 14 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Lean in Supply Chain and Logistics

Unit 15 CO3, CO5 · 3 hours

Lean Startups and Lean Thinking in Business

Unit 16 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Digital Transformation and Lean 4.0

Unit 17 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Sustainability and Green Lean

Unit 18 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Lean in Healthcare and Service Industries

Unit 19 CO3, CO5 · 3 hours

Lean Project Management and Agile Methodologies

Unit 20 CO5, CO6 · 3 hours

Future of Lean Management and Emerging Trends

Textbooks

• 1 Liker, J. K. (2004). The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer (1st ed.). McGraw-Hill.
• 2 Womack, J. P., & Jones, D. T. (2003). Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation (2nd ed.). Free Press.
• 3 Rother, M., & Shook, J. (1999). Learning to See: Value Stream Mapping to Add Value and Eliminate MUDA (1st ed.). Lean Enterprise Institute.

Reference Books

• 1 Dennis, P. (2007). Lean Production Simplified: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System (2nd ed.). CRC Press.
• 2 Modig, N., & Åhlström, P. (2012). This Is Lean: Resolving the Efficiency Paradox (1st ed.). Rheologica Publishing.
• 3 Black, J. T. (2008). Lean Manufacturing Systems and Cell Design (1st ed.). CRC Press
• 4 Bicheno, J., & Holweg, M. (2016). The Lean Toolbox: The Essential Guide to Lean Transformation (5th ed.). PICSIE Books.