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Course Outline
Introduction
- The Origins of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Differences between Lean Manufacturing and Lean Distribution
Core Concepts of Lean Distribution
- Lean change management in distribution
- Improving distribution operations
- The foundational framework for Lean Distribution
- Common challenges in distribution
- Optimizing distribution processes
- Transforming business processes
- ERP system transformation
Methodology for Lean Distribution
- Developing Lean capabilities
- Defining customer service policies
- Strategizing buffer management
- Optimizing replenishment cycles
- Implementing the pull approach
Preparing for Lean Distribution
- Planning a Lean transformation
- Conducting a process inventory
- Calculating the comprehensive cost of fulfillment
- Setting KPIs aligned with client requirements
- Analyzing transaction-level details from receipt through to delivery
- Managing resistance to change
- Designing a pilot project
Key Diagnostic Questions
- The Five Whys technique
- Identifying probable causes – moving beyond symptoms to uncover root problems
- Utilizing cause and effect diagrams
Implementing Lean Distribution
- Forming cross-functional teams
- Measuring performance and making adjustments
- Eliminating non-value-added waste
- Establishing just-in-time delivery
- Minimizing manual effort
- Prioritizing safety and workplace cleanliness
Enhancing Inventory Flow
- Recognizing that improving isolated events is insufficient
- Providing vision and plans to integrate improvement activities
- Applying Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Lean Tools for Warehousing
- Pareto analysis – identifying the most significant issues
- Cause and effect diagram – determining the source of the problem
- Stratification – understanding data composition
- Check sheets – measuring frequency of occurrence
- Histograms – assessing overall variation
- Scatter charts – analyzing relationships between variables
- Process control charts – determining which variations require control and the methods to use
Evaluating Lean Results
- Assessing Lean maturity
- Tracking performance metrics
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Maintaining continuous monitoring and improvement
Cultivating Lean Leadership
- Building a Lean leadership team
- Establishing a succession system
Complementary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum frameworks
- Six Sigma
Conclusion
Requirements
- A commitment to developing personnel, enhancing efficiency, and eliminating waste within distribution and supply chain operations.
Target Audience
- Managers and professionals tasked with applying Lean principles in distribution, logistics, and supply chain management
14 Hours
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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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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