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Course Contents
Module 1 - Introduction to Lean Principles and Mapping Current State
Key Topics
- Introduction to lean principles and their application in supply chain management
- Understanding the concept of value and waste in the context of supply chain
- Mapping the current state of a supply chain process and identifying wastes
- Gemba walk to observe the supply chain process and identify improvement opportunities.
Module 2 - Pull Systems, JIT Inventory Management, and Visual Management
Key Topics
- Overview of the Toyota Production System and its application in supply chain management
- Introduction to the concept of pull systems and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management
- Designing a kanban system to manage inventory and reduce waste
- Implementing visual management techniques to improve supply chain communication and coordination
Module 3 - Supplier Relationship Management, Inbound Logistics, and TPM
Key Topics
- Understanding the importance of supplier relationship management in lean supply chain management
- Identifying opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce supply chain risk
- Implementing lean practices in inbound logistics and warehouse management
- Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and its application in supply chain management
Module 4 - Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, and Continuous Improvement
Key Topics
- Continuous improvement in the supply chain process through Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
- Overview of Lean Six Sigma and its application in supply chain management
- Introduction to DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology for problem-solving in supply chain management
- Introduction to 5S methodology for workplace organization and standardization in supply chain management
- Measuring and tracking supply chain performance using key performance indicators (KPIs)
