Lean Inbound Logistics
Design a lean inbound logistics network. Participants map the current network, calculate total logistics cost, design a future state with milk runs and optimised transport modes, and improve supplier management, material ordering, yard control and receiving.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Supply chain, logistics, procurement & manufacturing directors and managers
- Process improvement leaders
- Logistics service providers & consultants
Learning objectives
- Map the current inbound logistics network
- Calculate total logistics cost
- Design a lean future-state network
- Improve flow through transport, supplier and material-planning techniques
- Develop milk runs and select transport modes
- Manage suppliers strategically
Detailed content
- Total logistics cost
- Lean inbound logistics principles
- Mapping inbound flows
- Measuring cost and lead time
- Desired-state logistics network
- Implementation plan
- Material ordering and pull signals
- Supplier management
- Milk runs and mode selection
- Transport management
- Yard control
- Material receiving and put-away
- Implementing, sustaining and improving
- Site visit to a port or logistics facility
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Strategic value
- Current state
- Network design
- Ordering and suppliers
- Transport engineering
- Yard and receiving
- Sustaining
- 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
Part of these career paths
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Lean Inbound Logistics?
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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