Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
• Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
• Operations and Production Managers
• Planning and Inventory Control Officers
• Process Improvement and Lean Practitioners
• Anyone responsible for supply chain performance and cost optimization

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand Lean principles and their application to supply chain management
• Identify and eliminate waste (non-value-added activities) in supply chain processes
• Apply Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen for process improvement
• Enhance coordination between procurement, production, and logistics functions
• Improve supplier performance and customer satisfaction through Lean practices
• Develop a roadmap for continuous improvement and supply chain excellence

DAY 1

Introduction to Lean Supply Chain Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Understanding the Evolution of Supply Chain Management
• Fundamentals of Lean Thinking and the Toyota Production System (TPS)
• The 7 Wastes in Supply Chain Operations
• Value vs. Non-Value-Added Activities
• Overview of Lean Tools and Techniques for Supply Chain Optimization
• Case Study

DAY 2

Mapping and Analyzing the Supply Chain

• Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for Supply Chain Processes
• Identifying Bottlenecks, Delays, and Inefficiencies
• Material and Information Flow Analysis
• Demand Forecasting and Pull vs. Push Systems
• Lead Time Reduction and Flow Improvement
• Supplier and Customer Alignment in the Value Chain
• Workshop

DAY 3

Lean Tools and Techniques for Supply Chain Optimization

• 5S and Workplace Organization in Warehousing and Logistics
• Just-in-Time (JIT) and Kanban Systems
• Inventory Reduction Strategies and Lot Size Optimization
• SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) for Process Flexibility
• Continuous Flow and Cellular Layouts
• Visual Management and Performance Metrics
• Exercise

DAY 4

Performance, Quality, and Collaboration

• Supplier Relationship Management and Development
• Quality at the Source and Poka-Yoke Techniques
• Standard Work and Error Proofing in Logistics Operations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication in Supply Chains
• Integrating Lean and Six Sigma for Process Improvement
• Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 in Lean Supply Chains
• Case Study
   

DAY 5

Sustaining Lean Supply Chain Excellence and Course Wrap-up

• Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Lean Supply Chains
• Lean Audits and Maturity Assessment Tools
• Leadership and Change Management in Lean Implementation
• Developing a Lean Supply Chain Roadmap for Your Organization
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony