An introduction to using lean principles
Overview:
This course serves as a detailed introduction to the value of using the principles of lean in the supply chain. This is an interactive course that will include full participation, as well as lean geams to help put the principles into a real-life context.
Course content:
- Lean basics - waste and value-adding
- Lean tolls and techniques
- Supply chain thinking
- The hydraulic analogy and its relation to muda, muri and mura
- Supplier strategy and rationalisation
- Amplification and inventory issues
- Supplier partnerships
- Supplier associations
- Lean approach in the links of the cupply chain
- Manufacturing - planning, purchasing, operations
- the customer/supplier interface between each link
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Lean measures of performance
- Case studies
Learning outcomes:
Participants will gain fluency in the language and principles of the lean supply chain from inventory management and supplier relationship through manufacturing and warehousing to managin the links with customers.
Benefits:
Participants will benefit by gaining an understanding of what business should commit to if they are looking to implement lean processes in a real and valuable way.
Who this course if for:
This course is designed for senior and middle managers.
Fees:
£700 - Members
£800 - Non-members
For further information or to book onto this course, please contact Judith Bentley, 01536 740158.
