Building the Lean Supply Chain Professional (Lean Supply Chain – Module 2)
The second module of the Lean Supply Chain series. Participants connect Lean to every supply chain function, apply pull and flow to cut total cost, replace economies of scale with economies of time, and apply Lean to transport, distribution and supplier management.
At a glance
- 3 days · Module 2 of 3
Who it's for
- Supply chain & logistics professionals
- Material, production-control & transportation managers
- Warehousing & purchasing managers
Learning objectives
- Connect Lean to supply chain functions using systems thinking
- Apply pull and one-piece flow to cut total supply chain cost
- Replace economies-of-scale thinking with economies of time
- Apply Lean to transportation, distribution and supplier management
Detailed content
- Systems thinking for the supply chain
- Total cost of the supply chain
- Pull systems and one-piece flow
- Economies of time vs economies of scale
- Milk runs and load consolidation
- Mode selection and carrier management
- Cross-docking and flow-through
- Distribution-centre layout
- Supplier development
- Collaborative planning and VMI
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Setting the corporate stage
- Tactical implementation
- Lean transportation
- Lean distribution
- Lean supplier management
- 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
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
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
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
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 Professional (Lean Supply Chain – Module 2)?
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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