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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- Origins of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Differentiating Lean Manufacturing from Lean Distribution
Core Concepts of Lean Distribution
- Implementing Lean change within distribution
- Enhancing distribution operations
- The structural framework for Lean Distribution
- Addressing key distribution challenges
- Optimizing distribution processes
- Transforming business processes
- ERP system transformation
The Lean Distribution Methodology
- Developing Lean capabilities
- Formulating customer service policies
- Designing buffer strategies
- Managing replenishment cycles
- Adopting a pull-based approach
Preparing for Lean Distribution
- Strategic planning for Lean transformation
- Conducting a comprehensive inventory of processes
- Calculating the total cost of fulfillment
- Defining KPIs tailored to the client
- Analyzing transaction-level details from receipt to delivery
- Overcoming internal resistance
- Designing a pilot project
Key Diagnostic Questions
- Applying the Five Whys technique
- Identifying root causes by looking beyond surface-level symptoms
- Utilizing cause and effect diagrams
Implementing Lean Distribution
- Forming effective teams
- Measuring performance and making adjustments
- Systematically eliminating waste
- Implementing just-in-time delivery
- Minimizing manual effort
- Prioritizing safety and workplace cleanliness
Optimizing Inventory Flow
- Why improving isolated events is insufficient
- Connecting improvement activities with a clear vision and plan
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Essential Lean Tools for Warehousing
- Pareto analysis – Identifying the most significant issues
- Cause and effect diagram – Determining the root causes of problems
- Stratification – Understanding data composition
- Check sheets – Measuring frequency of occurrence
- Histograms – Assessing overall variation
- Scatter charts – Analyzing relationships between factors
- Process control charts – Managing specific variations
Evaluating Lean Results
- Using the Lean maturity matrix
- Tracking key performance indicators
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Maintaining continuous monitoring and improvement
Cultivating Lean Leadership
- Establishing a dedicated Lean leadership team
- Creating a succession planning system
Complementary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum frameworks
- Six Sigma
Conclusion
Requirements
- A commitment to developing personnel, enhancing operational efficiency, and eliminating waste in distribution and supply chain environments.
Target Audience
- Managers and professionals tasked with implementing Lean principles in distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations
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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