Course description
Lean Supply Chain Management is a strategic approach that aims to streamline and optimize the flow of goods, information, and resources throughout the supply chain while minimizing waste and maximizing value. Derived from the principles of Lean Manufacturing, it focuses on eliminating inefficiencies, reducing lead times, and enhancing overall supply chain performance. Key components include inventory reduction, efficient production scheduling, demand-driven replenishment, and continuous improvement through tools like Kaizen.
Why Get Certified in Lean Supply Chain Management:
- Enhanced Efficiency: Certification in Lean Supply Chain Management equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify and eliminate inefficiencies within supply chain processes. This translates into cost savings, reduced lead times, and improved overall efficiency.
- Waste Reduction: Lean principles focus on eliminating waste in all its forms, be it excess inventory, overproduction, or unnecessary transportation costs. Certification empowers individuals to identify and mitigate waste, contributing to cost reduction and sustainability.
- Global Relevance: Lean principles are applicable in diverse industries and are recognized globally. Certification in Lean Supply Chain Management can facilitate career opportunities on a global scale.
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Who should attend?
The Lean Supply Chain Management Certification training course includes all of the course work required to learn the system.
You will be mailed a Certificate Of Completion, as well as a letter of congratulations and two copies of our training verification letters which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing. (US Members).
Training content
- Why Supply Chain Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Improving Performance
- Lowering Costs
- Product Development
- Key Terms (I)
- Procurement
- Upstream and Downstream
- Raw Material
- Forecasting
- Carrying Cost
- Key Terms (II)
- Inventory
- Order Generation
- Order Taking
- Order Fulfillment
- Returns Management
- Three Levels of SCM
- Strategic Level
- Tactical Level
- Operational Level
- Bullwhip Effect
- Five Stages of SCM
- Plan, Source, Make
- Deliver, Return
- The Flows of SCM
- The Product Flow
- The Information Flow
- The Finances Flow
- Data Warehouses
- Inventory Management
- Levels of Inventory
- Just-In-Time Inventory
- Keeping Accurate Records
- Inventory Calculator
- Supply Chain Groups
- The Suppliers
- The Producers
- The Customers
- The Customer’s Customer
- Tracking and Monitoring
- Dashboard, RFIDs
- Alert Generation, SKU
- Supply Chain Event
- Inventory Alerts
- Supplier Alerts
- Bottlenecking
- Being Proactive
- Basics of Lean
- Muda, Mura, Muri
- Waste
- Language of Lean
- Value Stream
- Kaizen
- Kanban
- Just-in-Time
- Value Streams in action
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Value Stream Examples
- Key Stakeholders
- Future State VSM
- Kaizen Workshops
- Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
Course delivery details
The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you’re ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
Certification / Credits
Lean Supply Chain Management Certified (LSCMC)™
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