Lean Distribution: Implementing Lean in Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain Operations Training Course

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In City Of London

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    City of london

Lean Distribution refers to the application of Lean Manufacturing concepts to distribution, logistics and supply chain operations. The focus is on adding value for customers, while identifying and eliminating waste—anything that doesn't add that value.
In this instructor-led training, participants learn the methodology, teams and tools needed to implement Lean within their own distribution centers and supply chain operations while establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
The training combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods needed to implement Lean systems and processes. Some of the concepts covered include:
Calculating the true cost of fulfillment
Lowering total costs across the supply chain
Overcoming resistance to change
Cultivating leadership and instilling a mindset of Lean thinking across the organization
Audience
Managers and professionals responsible for implementing lean principles in distribution, logistics and supply chain operations
Format of the course
Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and hands-on practice

Facilities

Location

Start date

City Of London (London)
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Token House, 11-12 Tokenhouse Yard, EC2R 7AS

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On request

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Subjects

  • Logistics
  • Distribution Logistics
  • Supply
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Leadership
  • Lean

Course programme

Introduction
History of Lean: The Toyota Production System
Lean Manufacturing vs Lean Distribution

Lean Distribution concepts
Lean change and distribution
Distribution operations improvement
The framework for Lean Distribution
Distribution challenges
Distribution optimization
Business process transformation
ERP transformation

Lean Distribution methodology
Lean capabilities
Customer service policy
Buffer strategy
Replenishment cycles
The pull approach

Preparing for Lean Distribution
Planning a Lean transformation
Taking inventory of the process
Calculating the total cost of fulfillment
Defining KPIs according to the client
Observing transactional-level details from receipt to delivery
Overcoming resistance
Preparing a pilot project

Questions to ask
The Five Whys
Identifying probable cause - beyond symptoms
and uncovering root causes of problems
The cause and effect diagram

Implementing Lean Distribution
Assembling the teams
Measuring and adjusting
Eliminating waste
Just-in-time delivery
Minimizing human effort
Prioritizing safety and cleanliness

Improving the flow of inventory
Improving events is not enough
Providing vision and plans to connect improvement activities
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Lean tools for the warehouse
Pareto analysis – what are the big problems?
Cause and effect diagram – what’s causing the problem?
Stratification – how is the data made up?
Check sheet – how often does it occur?
Histograms – what is the overall variation?
Scatter charts – what are the relationships between the factors?
Process control chart – which variations to control and how?

Assessing the results of Lean
Lean maturity matrix
Tracking performance
Benchmarking against other companies
Continuous monitoring and improvement

Developing Lean leaders
Creating a Lean leadership team
Creating a succession system

Complimentary methodologies
Agile and Scrum
Six Sigma

Closing remarks

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