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Course Outline
Introduction
- The history of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Distinguishing between Lean Manufacturing and Lean Distribution
Core Concepts of Lean Distribution
- Lean change management in distribution
- Enhancing distribution operations
- The foundational framework for Lean Distribution
- Common challenges in distribution
- Optimizing distribution processes
- Transforming business processes
- ERP system transformation
Lean Distribution Methodologies
- Developing Lean capabilities
- Customer service policies
- Buffer strategies
- Replenishment cycles
- The pull-based approach
Preparation for Lean Distribution
- Planning a Lean transformation
- Inventorying current processes
- Calculating the total cost of fulfillment
- Defining KPIs based on client requirements
- Analyzing transactional details from receipt to delivery
- Managing resistance to change
- Setting up a pilot project
Key Diagnostic Questions
- Applying the Five Whys
- Identifying probable causes: moving beyond symptoms to uncover root problems
- Using cause-and-effect diagrams
Implementing Lean Distribution
- Forming effective teams
- Measuring performance and making adjustments
- Eliminating non-value-added activities
- Just-in-time delivery practices
- Minimizing unnecessary human effort
- Prioritizing safety and cleanliness
Optimizing Inventory Flow
- Why improving isolated events is insufficient
- Creating a vision and plan to link improvement initiatives
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Lean Tools for Warehousing
- Pareto analysis – identifying the most significant issues
- Cause-and-effect diagrams – determining the source of problems
- Stratification – understanding data composition
- Check sheets – measuring frequency of occurrence
- Histograms – assessing overall variation
- Scatter charts – exploring relationships between factors
- Process control charts – identifying variations to monitor and manage
Evaluating Lean Outcomes
- The Lean maturity matrix
- Performance tracking
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement
Cultivating Lean Leadership
- Building a Lean leadership team
- Establishing a succession system
Complementary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum
- Six Sigma
Conclusion
Requirements
- A commitment to developing personnel, enhancing efficiency, and eliminating waste within distribution and supply chain operations.
Audience
- Managers and professionals tasked with applying lean principles in distribution, logistics, and supply chain management
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
I liked the small group setting