Course Overview

This one day training course has been designed for those people who have practical experience of operating in a traditional supply chain role but who are keen to embrace the benefits lean supply chain management (LSCM) can bring to a company's financial ratios and value streams.

What you will learn

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the differences between traditional supply chain management and lean supply chain management
• Measure and manage the performance of suppliers according to lean metrics
• Derive a lean transformation plan for their supply chain management function
• Provide guidance to suppliers interested in forming lean business relationships

Course Contents

The lean supply chain management training course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Definition
• Making a Difference
• Attributes of a Lean Supply Chain

The 3 Phases of Lean Management

• Understanding the Current State
• Achieving the Future State
• Embedding Lean Improvements

Understanding the Current State

• ABC Analysis
• Spend vs Risk
• Price Benchmarking
• TQRDC
• Setting Goals & Objectives

Achieving the Future State

• Lean Supply Base Management
• Growing together and mutual understanding
• Supplier Quality Assurance
• Cost Management & Control
• Materials Management - Pull vs. Push
• Lean Staff Organisation

Sustaining Lean Improvements

• Over-coming organisational inertia
• VA/VE
• Competitive Collaboration
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
• Consignment Stocks
• Make v.s. Buy
• Annualised Hours
• Kaikaku (Kaizen Blitz Teams)

Course Review and Q&A

The lean supply chain training course is limited to a maximum of twelve delegates. Course costs cover the training workshop, a set of comprehensive course notes, lunch, refreshments and an attendance certificate.

This is a non-residential training course. This course can be delivered in house if required. For further information contact Aster Training on 01296 720281 for a free consultation.

Costs are exclusive of VAT which is chargeable at the current rate.

Prices are correct at the time of publishing but may be varied in line with market conditions from time to time.