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Course Outline
Introduction
- History of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Lean Manufacturing vs. Lean Distribution
Lean Distribution Concepts
- Change management in distribution
- Improving distribution operations
- The framework for Lean Distribution
- Distribution challenges and solutions
- Optimizing distribution processes
- Business process transformation for government
- ERP system transformation
Lean Distribution Methodology
- Developing Lean capabilities
- Formulating customer service policies
- Implementing buffer strategies
- Optimizing replenishment cycles
- Adopting the pull approach
Preparing for Lean Distribution
- Planning a Lean transformation initiative
- Evaluating existing processes
- Calculating the total cost of fulfillment
- Defining KPIs aligned with client needs
- Observing transactional details from receipt to delivery
- Addressing resistance to change
- Designing a pilot project
Questions to Ask
- The Five Whys technique
- Identifying root causes beyond surface-level symptoms
- Using cause and effect diagrams
Implementing Lean Distribution
- Forming implementation teams
- Measuring performance and making adjustments
- Eliminating waste in processes
- Implementing just-in-time delivery systems
- Reducing human effort through automation
- Prioritizing safety and maintaining a clean environment
Improving the Flow of Inventory
- Moving beyond isolated improvements
- Creating vision and strategic plans to link improvement activities
- Utilizing Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Lean Tools for the Warehouse
- Pareto analysis – identifying significant issues
- Cause and effect diagram – pinpointing problem sources
- Stratification – analyzing data composition
- Check sheet – tracking frequency of occurrences
- Histograms – assessing overall variability
- Scatter charts – understanding factor relationships
- Process control chart – managing and controlling variations
Assessing the Results of Lean
- Using a Lean maturity matrix
- Tracking performance metrics
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Maintaining continuous monitoring and improvement efforts
Developing Lean Leaders
- Building a Lean leadership team
- Establishing a succession plan for leadership roles
Complimentary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Six Sigma techniques
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- An aspiration to cultivate personnel, enhance efficiency, and reduce waste in distribution and supply chain operations for government.
Audience
- Managers and professionals tasked with implementing lean principles in distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations for government.
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