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Course Outline
Introduction
- The History of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Lean Manufacturing compared to Lean Distribution
Core Concepts of Lean Distribution
- Integrating Lean with distribution processes
- Optimizing distribution operations
- The framework for Lean Distribution
- Common challenges in distribution
- Strategies for distribution optimization
- Business process transformation
- ERP transformation
Methodology for Lean Distribution
- Developing Lean capabilities
- Establishing customer service policies
- Implementing buffer strategies
- Managing replenishment cycles
- Adopting the pull approach
Preparing for Lean Distribution
- Planning a Lean transformation
- Conducting a process inventory
- Calculating the total cost of fulfillment
- Defining KPIs aligned with client needs
- Observing transactional details from receipt to delivery
- Addressing and overcoming resistance
- Developing a pilot project plan
Key Inquiry Frameworks
- The Five Whys technique
- Identifying probable causes—moving beyond symptoms to uncover root issues
- Utilizing cause and effect diagrams
Implementing Lean Distribution
- Forming implementation teams
- Measuring performance and making adjustments
- Eliminating waste
- Executing just-in-time delivery
- Minimizing manual effort
- Prioritizing safety and cleanliness
Enhancing Inventory Flow
- Understanding that improvement events alone are insufficient
- Providing vision and plans to link improvement activities
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Lean Tools for Warehousing
- Pareto analysis – identifying major issues
- Cause and effect diagram – determining the root of problems
- Stratification – understanding data composition
- Check sheet – tracking frequency of occurrence
- Histograms – assessing overall variation
- Scatter charts – analyzing relationships between factors
- Process control charts – determining which variations to control and how
Evaluating Lean Results
- Using the Lean maturity matrix
- Tracking performance metrics
- Benchmarking against peer organizations
- Ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement
Cultivating Lean Leaders
- Establishing a Lean leadership team
- Creating a succession system
Complementary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum
- Six Sigma
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- A commitment to developing personnel, enhancing efficiency, and eliminating waste in distribution and supply chain activities.
Target Audience
- Managers and professionals tasked with implementing Lean principles in distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations.
14 Hours
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