MARCORLOGCOM Lean Leadership for the Supply Chain Professional

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Overview

MARCORLOGCOM Lean Leadership for the Supply Chain Professional

Course Description

Transforming an organization from traditional thinking to "lean thinking" requires leadership. The core focus of this course builds knowledge of strategic and tactical implementation of the lean supply chain, and aims to build MARCORLOGCOM participants into lean supply chain leaders. This knowledge and capability is critical in order to navigate through the waters of change and required to successfully execute and sustain the lean supply chain journey. In this course, participants will complete a deep dive into the main aspects of lean leadership.

This training program is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and tools to lead a sustained lean culture within MARCORLOGCOM. All techniques presented are field-proven and derived from successful implementation. Case exercises are adapted from real situations and projects. Participants will learn to lead lean/performance improvement initiatives within the MARCOLOGCOM environment.

Course Content

HOW TO INSTILL A LEAN CULTURE IN THE MARCORLOGCOM WORK ENVIRONMENT-CASE 1

PURPOSE AND VALUE ALIGNMENT

TRADITIONAL VERSUS LEAN LEADERSHIP

PROCESS AND VALUE STREAM MAPPING

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

USING EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

ESTABLISHING VISUAL MANAGEMENT

CONVINCING TEAMS ON LEAN THINKING AND DEALING WITH RESISTANCE

MARCORLOGCOM ON-SITE PROJECTS

Requirements & Materials
Important Information

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This is a self-paced online course.  You may register anytime while registration is open and will have access to the course through the published "Access Ends" date.

Materials

Provided

  • Course notebook

Session Details

Who Should Attend

Supply Chain Management: MARCORLOGCOM selected middle and senior management including:

  • G 4 selected senior officers and management
  • LSMC selected senior officers and management
  • MFSC selected senior officers and management
  • WSMC selected senior officers and management

What You Will Learn

  • Lead lean initiatives within MARCORLOGCOM.
  • Learn how to lead initiatives designed to reduce the total cost of ownership, inventory levels, logistics, and space requirements.
  • Champion Lean operations by using Lean thinking, language and tools in day-to-day interactions.
  • Enlist others in generating, initiating and sustaining change.

How You Will Benefit

  • Establish Lean measures and create process ownership by continuously holding himself/herself and others accountable for the process and results.
  • Set direction through having a shared vision of a Lean operating system with guiding principles, specific goals and a plan for implementing Lean within MARCORLOGCOM.
  • Improve customer satisfaction and customer relationships.
  • Reduce overall organizational and operational waste
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
President

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