COURSE OVERVIEW
In today’s competitive business environment, organizations must optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Lean supply chain management provides a framework to achieve these objectives by eliminating waste, enhancing quality, and maximizing value for customers. By applying lean principles, organizations can develop a more agile, resilient, and customer-focused supply chain. This course introduces participants to lean supply chain concepts, methodologies, and practical tools to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the Lean Supply Chain Management course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of lean thinking and their application in supply chain management
- Identify and eliminate waste in supply chain processes to enhance customer value
- Implement pull systems and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management to reduce inventory, improve flow, and increase efficiency
- Design and apply kanban systems to optimize inventory and streamline communication within the supply chain
- Utilize visual management techniques to improve transparency and collaboration
- Develop strategies for effective supplier relationship management and risk reduction
- Apply lean practices in inbound logistics and warehouse operations to improve efficiency
- Understand Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and its role in supply chain management
- Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and the DMAIC methodology to solve supply chain challenges
- Implement 5S methodology for workplace organization and standardization
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain performance
- Foster continuous improvement using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for supply chain professionals, managers, and executives responsible for managing, designing, or improving supply chain operations. It is also ideal for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of lean supply chain management principles and practical applications.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The course emphasizes practical, results-oriented learning based on adult learning principles. Participants engage in group discussions, individual exercises, and real-world problem-solving. The program combines short, interactive lectures with structured lessons from the learning manual, supplemented by PowerPoint presentations and videos. Each day concludes with the development of a personal action plan for ongoing improvement. Pre- and post-course assessments are conducted to measure participant progress and skill development.
COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1 – Introduction to Lean Principles and Current State Mapping
Key topics:
- Overview of lean principles and their relevance to supply chain management
- Understanding value and waste within supply chain processes
- Mapping current supply chain processes to identify waste
- Conducting Gemba walks to observe operations and pinpoint improvement opportunities
Module 2 – Pull Systems, JIT Inventory, and Visual Management
Key topics:
- Introduction to the Toyota Production System and its supply chain applications
- Implementing pull systems and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management
- Designing and applying kanban systems to optimize inventory and reduce waste
- Using visual management techniques to improve communication and coordination
Module 3 – Supplier Relationship Management, Inbound Logistics, and TPM
Key topics:
- Importance of supplier relationship management in a lean supply chain
- Enhancing supplier performance and mitigating supply chain risks
- Applying lean practices in inbound logistics and warehouse management
- Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for operational efficiency
Module 4 – Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, and Continuous Improvement
Key topics:
- Driving continuous improvement through the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
- Applying Lean Six Sigma principles in supply chain management
- Using the DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) for problem-solving
- Implementing 5S for workplace organization and process standardization
- Developing KPIs to measure and track supply chain performance
