Applying Lean Principles Across the Supply Chain introduces a systemic approach for applying Lean thinking to supply chain challenges. Focusing on principles, tools, and application of strategy for greater speed and efficiency, this program addresses the enterprise view as well as emerging challenges of aligning trading partners with Lean supply chain implementation initiatives. The program will provide an understanding of:

• Why many of today’s supply chain models are inefficient and what drivers of change impact the strategy and design of existing models and systems
• What processes within the supply chain must be evaluated and what makes a supply chain Lean
• How to move forward by extending Lean principles and tools across the enterprise and beyond to suppliers and customers
  
  

Applying Lean Principles Across the Supply Chain is designed for all managers and executives interested in applying Lean principles and concepts in the development and management of a supply chain strategy. Representative titles of participants include: vice president, director or manager of logistics, purchasing, supply chains, operations, distribution, or materials management.

Upon completion of Applying Lean Principles Across the Supply Chain, you will be able to:

• Produce better products and improved work teams
• Identify and eliminate physical (inventory) and process waste
• Increase system speed and efficiency
• Compare and contrast terminologies (Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints)
• Understand and communicate the importance of Lean to the boardroom

Lean Thinking: Principles and Building Blocks

• “Waste” definition (10 wastes)
• Analysis of process
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Evolution/Maturity model

Lean and Manufacturing

• Extended supply chain (scope)
• Interpretation of tools
• Examples of Lean projects

 Lean and Enterprise Supply Chains

• Improvement within supply chain functions
• Integrated SCM (within the enterprise)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Collaborative product design and management

Extended Lean Across the Supply Chain

• Lean with customers and suppliers
• Demand planning
• Supply sourcing and relationship management
• Data management synchronization, visibility, and security
• Joint opportunities for Lean
• Customer collaboration and planned order systems

Implementing Lean in the Supply Chain

• Effective Leadership Models
  
• Relationship between logistics and customer satisfaction
• Methodologies for measuring effectiveness

Lean Simulation

Applying Lean Across the Supply Chain includes a valuable simulation that drives home the power of an effective Lean system. In a risk-free environment, participant teams will assume the role of a prime contractor and three sub contractors working to complete a 36-month government contract to build and deliver 15 F35V Strike Fighter Aircraft.

Norman Aggon

Frank Chelko

David Demers

David Veech

Additional Supply Chain Offerings Include:

• Essentials of Supply Chain Management covers topics for building maximum efficiency through better reporting and measurement systems.
  
  
• Processes and Tools for Supply Chain Success covers the latest technology and methods for defining, analyzing, and making recommendations for performance improvements.
  
  
• Achieving Supply Chain Transformation covers the critical elements of adaptive supply chain management: strategy, people, process, IT, and assessment.
  
  
• Designing and Leading Competitive Supply Chains, covers developing supply chain systems that support organizational strategy.

There is no prerequisite for attending any of these programs. An Executive Programs representative will be happy to help you select the appropriate program for your current level of responsibility.

This program is cosponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professional.

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
333 East Butterfield Road, Suite 140
Lombard, IL 60148
630-574-0985
FAX: 630-574-0989