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Course Outline
Introduction
- History of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Lean Manufacturing vs. Lean Distribution
Lean Distribution Concepts
- Lean change and distribution
- Distribution operations improvement
- The framework for Lean Distribution
- Distribution challenges
- Distribution optimization
- Business process transformation
- ERP transformation
Lean Distribution Methodology
- Lean capabilities
- Customer service policy
- Buffer strategy
- Replenishment cycles
- The pull approach
Preparing for Lean Distribution
- Planning a Lean transformation
- Auditing the process
- Calculating the total cost of fulfillment
- Defining KPIs according to client requirements
- Observing transactional-level details from receipt to delivery
- Overcoming resistance
- Preparing a pilot project
Questions to Ask
- The Five Whys
- Identifying probable cause - looking beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems
- The cause and effect diagram
Implementing Lean Distribution
- Assembling the teams
- Measuring and adjusting
- Eliminating waste
- Just-in-time delivery
- Minimizing human effort
- Prioritizing safety and cleanliness
Improving the Flow of Inventory
- Improvement events are not enough on their own
- Providing vision and plans to connect improvement activities
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Lean Tools for the Warehouse
- Pareto analysis – identifying the major problems
- Cause and effect diagram – determining what is causing the problem
- Stratification – understanding how the data is composed
- Check sheet – assessing frequency of occurrence
- Histograms – analyzing overall variation
- Scatter charts – identifying relationships between factors
- Process control chart – determining which variations to control and how
Assessing the Results of Lean
- Lean maturity matrix
- Tracking performance
- Benchmarking against other companies
- Continuous monitoring and improvement
Developing Lean Leaders
- Creating a Lean leadership team
- Establishing a succession system
Complementary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum
- Six Sigma
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- A commitment to developing talent, enhancing efficiency, and eliminating waste in distribution and supply chain operations.
Target Audience
- Managers and professionals responsible for implementing Lean principles in distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations.
14 Hours
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3200 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (2)
Learning the basic meaning of lean and what steps are used to become lean.
Taggart Desmet - Orica Canada
Course - Lean Distribution: Implementing Lean in Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain Operations
I liked the small group setting