Building the Lean Supply Chain Problem Solver (Lean Supply Chain – Module 1)
The first module of the Lean Supply Chain series. Participants learn to think and talk Lean, identify waste across supply chain operations and use basic problem-solving tools to remove it at the root, reducing inventory, cost, space and lead time.
At a glance
- 3 days · Module 1 of 3
Who it's for
- Supply chain & logistics professionals
- Material, production-control & transportation managers
- Warehousing & purchasing managers
Learning objectives
- Think and talk Lean
- Identify operational waste across the supply chain
- Use basic problem-solving tools to remove waste at the root cause
- Reduce inventory, logistics cost, space and lead time
Detailed content
- Lean principles applied to supply chains
- Challenging mental models
- Total value-stream view
- Waste identification in supply chains
- Root-cause tools
- PDCA and A3 thinking
- Inventory as waste and as a buffer
- Lead-time reduction
- Logistics waste: transport, handling, waiting
- Space requirements and layout
- Case-study problem-solving exercise
- Action plan
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Lean thinking
- Lean problem solving
- Inventory and lead time
- Logistics and space
- Applying it
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- 8D report and A3 templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Building the Lean Supply Chain Problem Solver (Lean Supply Chain – Module 1)?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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