Certificate in Lean Supply Chain Management

  • Benefit from practical exercises and case studies, as well as simulations around Lean principles and Lean leadership.

    Learn how to implement a sustainable Lean supply chain to all aspects of your operations, including inventory management, material and freight handling, and work processes, and make a recognizable difference by eliminating waste and increasing profit. 

    You’ll gain a solid understanding of Lean and Six Sigma and its measurable advantages. You’ll master the steps required to reduce costs and significantly improve response times. Develop a roadmap for a successful Lean supply chain process for your organization, and establish how to engage employees to achieve sustainable improvements. The step-by-step modules empower you with the ability to implement Lean supply improvements immediately upon your return to work.

    Who Should Attend

    This program benefits all current and future supply chain leaders who want to advance their careers – including leaders from these functional areas: operations; purchasing and procurement; strategic planning; inventory management; customer service providers in government, healthcare and financial services; distribution centres and warehousing; transportation and logistics; finance and vendor management; technology; manufacturing and plant management; materials management, transportation and logistics providers; telecom industries; construction, engineering and land development; and consumer packaged goods and pharmaceuticals.

    What You Will Learn

    • Gain a solid understanding of Lean and Six Sigma and its measurable benefits
    • Master the steps to reducing your costs and improving response times significantly
    • How to apply Lean to your Supply Chain challenges and banish waste
    • Develop a roadmap for a successful Lean Journey for your organization
    • Understand effective Lean leadership and how to engage your people to achieve sustainable improvements
    • How to install an agile, responsive and dynamic Supply Chain
    • Realize the power of 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kanban and other modern relevant tools
    • Combine Lean leadership with Lean Tools to achieve a sustainable Lean Culture

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