Overview
- Duration
- 5 days
- Format
- Classroom
- Language
- English / Arabic
- Next session
- 4 - 8 Oct, 2026
- Fees
- USD 2,600Per participant
Why Attend
The Lean Supply Chain Management Training Course is designed to help professionals develop practical skills in implementing Lean Supply Chain principles across procurement, production, warehousing, transportation, and distribution. As part of the Logistics & Supply Chain Training Courses under the Management category, this programme provides participants with proven strategies to eliminate inefficiencies, optimise workflows, and improve operational performance throughout the supply chain.
This course focuses on building agile, customer-focused supply chains by applying waste reduction, Kaizen, continuous improvement, logistics efficiency, and value stream mapping techniques. Participants will learn how to identify non-value-added activities, improve collaboration with suppliers, streamline logistics operations, reduce operational costs, and create sustainable systems that deliver long-term business value while maintaining high service standards.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of Lean Supply Chain management.
- Identify and eliminate waste across supply chain processes.
- Apply value stream mapping to improve process visibility.
- Implement Kaizen practices for sustainable operational excellence.
- Develop strategies for continuous improvement throughout supply chain operations.
- Improve procurement, inventory, production, and distribution efficiency.
- Enhance logistics efficiency while reducing operational costs.
- Improve supplier collaboration and supply chain responsiveness.
- Measure Lean performance using appropriate KPIs and metrics.
- Build resilient and customer-focused supply chain systems.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Supply Chain Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Procurement Professionals
- Warehouse Managers
- Distribution Managers
- Inventory Controllers
- Operations Managers
- Manufacturing Supervisors
- Production Managers
- Continuous Improvement Specialists
- Lean Practitioners
- Business Process Improvement Professionals
- Project Managers
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Professionals seeking expertise in Lean Supply Chain management
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Lean Supply Chain
- Fundamentals of Lean thinking
- Principles of Lean Supply Chain
- Customer value creation
- Lean culture and leadership
Module 2: Identifying Waste in Supply Chains
- Types of operational waste
- Root cause analysis
- Waste reduction strategies
- Eliminating non-value-added activities
Module 3: Value Stream Mapping
- Understanding the value stream
- Current-state mapping
- Future-state design
- Process flow optimisation
Module 4: Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
- Principles of Kaizen
- Building a culture of continuous improvement
- Employee engagement
- Continuous process optimisation
Module 5: Lean Procurement and Supplier Management
- Lean purchasing strategies
- Supplier collaboration
- Supplier performance improvement
- Strategic sourcing
Module 6: Lean Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Inventory optimisation
- Just-in-Time (JIT) concepts
- Warehouse process improvement
- Stock level optimisation
Module 7: Lean Logistics and Distribution
- Improving logistics efficiency
- Transportation optimisation
- Distribution planning
- Delivery performance management
Module 8: Lean Performance Measurement
- Lean KPIs
- Performance dashboards
- Monitoring operational improvements
- Continuous performance evaluation
Module 9: Implementing Lean Supply Chain Projects
- Lean implementation roadmap
- Change management
- Overcoming implementation challenges
- Sustaining Lean initiatives
Module 10: Building a High-Performance Lean Supply Chain
- Lean leadership
- Digital tools supporting Lean operations
- Supply chain resilience
- Best practices for long-term success
Schedule & Fees
2026 Schedule & Fees
- 4 - 8 Oct, 2026
- English
- 4 - 8 Oct, 2026
- Arabic
- 29 Nov - 3 Dec, 2026
- English
- 29 Nov - 3 Dec, 2026
- Arabic
2027 Schedule & Fees
- 3 - 7 Jan, 2027
- English
- 3 - 7 Jan, 2027
- Arabic
- 28 Feb - 4 Mar, 2027
- English
- 28 Feb - 4 Mar, 2027
- Arabic
- 4 - 8 Apr, 2027
- English
- 4 - 8 Apr, 2027
- Arabic
- 30 May - 3 Jun, 2027
- English
- 30 May - 3 Jun, 2027
- Arabic
- 4 - 8 Jul, 2027
- English
- 4 - 8 Jul, 2027
- Arabic
- 29 Aug - 2 Sep, 2027
- English
- 29 Aug - 2 Sep, 2027
- Arabic
- 3 - 7 Oct, 2027
- English
- 3 - 7 Oct, 2027
- Arabic
- 28 Nov - 2 Dec, 2027
- English
- 28 Nov - 2 Dec, 2027
- Arabic