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Course Outline
Introduction
- The Evolution of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Distinguishing Lean Manufacturing from Lean Distribution
Core Concepts of Lean Distribution
- Lean transformation in distribution
- Enhancing distribution operations
- The structural framework for Lean Distribution
- Common challenges in distribution
- Optimizing distribution processes
- Transforming business processes
- ERP system transformation
Lean Distribution Methodology
- Building Lean capabilities
- Formulating customer service policies
- Developing buffer strategies
- Managing replenishment cycles
- The pull-based approach
Preparation for Lean Distribution
- Planning the Lean transformation process
- Conducting a process inventory
- Calculating the overall cost of fulfillment
- Defining KPIs aligned with client needs
- Analyzing transactional details from receipt to delivery
- Addressing and mitigating resistance
- Designing a pilot project
Diagnostic Questions
- The Five Whys technique
- Identifying probable causes: looking beyond symptoms to uncover root causes
- Utilizing cause-and-effect diagrams
Execution of Lean Distribution
- Forming cross-functional teams
- Measuring performance and making adjustments
- Eliminating waste
- Implementing Just-in-Time delivery
- Minimizing manual effort
- Prioritizing safety and cleanliness
Enhancing Inventory Flow
- The limitations of isolated event improvements
- Providing vision and plans to link improvement activities
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Lean Tools for Warehouse Operations
- Pareto analysis – identifying the most significant problems
- Cause-and-effect diagrams – determining the source of the problem
- Stratification – understanding data composition
- Check sheets – tracking frequency of occurrence
- Histograms – assessing overall variation
- Scatter charts – analyzing relationships between factors
- Process control charts – determining which variations to manage and how
Evaluating Lean Outcomes
- The Lean maturity matrix
- Performance tracking
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Ongoing monitoring and refinement
Cultivating Lean Leadership
- Establishing a Lean leadership team
- Developing a succession planning system
Complementary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum
- Six Sigma
Concluding Remarks
Requirements
- A commitment to developing talent, enhancing operational efficiency, and eliminating waste within distribution and supply chain activities.
Target Audience
- Managers and professionals tasked with integrating Lean principles into 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
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