Lean Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement
Waste hides in every step of a supply chain, from excess inventory to unnecessary movement and waiting. This course applies lean thinking to identify and remove that waste across the flow of goods and information. Delegates learn practical improvement tools and how to sustain gains.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Identifying the seven wastes across the supply chain
- 02Mapping value streams from supplier to customer
- 03Applying pull and flow to smooth material movement
- 04Reducing lead times and process variability
- 05Running kaizen improvement events with frontline teams
- 06Sustaining gains through standard work
- 07Using visual management to expose problems
What you will gain
- Identify the forms of waste in supply chains
- Map value streams end to end
- Apply pull and flow principles
- Reduce lead times and variability
- Run improvement events with teams
- Sustain improvements over time
Who should attend
- Supply chain and operations staff
- Continuous improvement specialists
- Warehouse and logistics managers
- Procurement professionals
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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