Lean SCM Professional
Features of Lean Professional
| How/Where to Study
for Lean Professional
This On-line Certification Program has been developed in association with the American
Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Irish Institute of Industrial Engineers, and the Canadian Professional
Logistics Institute (Level 7 European academic qualification standard). The Program consists of 9 lessons that
provide participants with a comprehensive overview of Lean Thinking and its application. It also outlines and
demonstrates the essential lean tools and practices that can be applied to your business in order to achieve
significant savings to your bottom line. It can be undertaken by individuals through on-line distance
learning study or through our Company In-house Program. The
certification content can be accessed on-line or via a stand alone self-study participant workbook. On-line access
also provides students with auxiliary resources, discussion forum participation, and expert mentoring.
To purchase and undertake this program on an individual basis please
click the Buy Now button.
To purchase and undertake the company in-house program, please contact our customer service
representative at +353 21 4855863 or e-mail info@leanscm.com.
To access and view a demonstration of the Lean on-line courseware for Lean Professional
please click here.
To access and view a demonstration of the stand alone self-study participant workbook,
please click here.
The Leading Edge Group, in conjunction with the University of Limerick, is offering
supplementary E-Learning modules on some key Lean concepts. These are not part of the core Lean Certification, but
are useful in gaining a more thorough understanding of Lean.
You can access details of these modules shortly on www.leanscm.com.
Features of Lean SCM Professional
Certification
- Certified by a number of recognized International Institutes and International Universities
- Provides a Level 7 European academic qualification standard leading to exemptions
towards Lean Diploma and Masters
Qualifications
- Structured study program (12 weeks) designed by Senior Instructional Designers and Lean
Experts
- In-depth lessons in Lean available to the student
- Phone/email contact with a .Leading Edge Group' Lean Mentor throughout the study period
- On-line forum available to discuss Lean SCM issues with fellow learners and Lean
Experts
- Articles and auxiliary resources to complement lessons summarized by our Lean
Practitioners and provided to students
- Free access to relevant case studies to reinforce learning provided
To purchase and undertake this program on an individual basis please click here.
To purchase and undertake the company in-house program, please contact our customer service
representative at +353 21 4855863 or e-mail info@leanscm.com.
Lean SCM Professional Certification: Program Outline
| Week 1 |
Understanding the Supply Chain |
| Week 2 |
Lean Thinking |
| Week 3 |
Introducing Lean to the Supply Chain |
| Week 4 |
Lean Supply Chain Tools & Practices |
| Week 5 |
Mock Review Exam |
| Week 6 |
Value Stream Mapping |
| Week 7 |
Kaizen |
| Week 8 |
5S |
| Week 9 |
Ancillary & other Lean Tools for the Supply Chain |
| Week 10 |
Mock Review Exam |
| Week 11 |
Roadmap to Lean Implementation |
| Week 12 |
Student revision |
Lean Professional 1 Certification: Lesson Breakdown
| Lesson 1 |
Understanding the Supply Chain
» What is Supply Chain Management?
» Traditional & Modern Supply Chains
» Supply Chain Factors
» Decision Levels & Costs
» Supply Chain Drivers & Trade-offs |
| Lesson 2 |
Lean Thinking
» Principles of Lean Thinking
» Lean Thinking Goals
» Types of Waste
» Value Creation Framework |
| Lesson 3 |
Introducing Lean to the Supply Chain
» Evolution of Lean
» Advanced Lean Characteristics
» Lean Implementation Issues
» Challenges Involving Supply Chain Optimization |
| Lesson 4 |
Lean Supply Chain Tools & Practices
» Value Stream Mapping
» Lean Enterprise Self Assessment Tool
» 5S & Cellular Flow
» Just-in-Time
» Kanban
» Kaizen
» TPM, Visual Management & Problem Solving |
| Lesson 5 |
Value Stream Mapping
» Role of Value Stream Mapping
» What is Waste?
» Overview of Current State
» Overview of Future State |
| Lesson 6 |
Kaizen
» Introduction to Kaizen
» Why Kaizen . use and benefits
» Finding Kaizen opportunities
» Kaizen Breakthrough Events
» How to keep Kaizen practices up & running effectively |
| Lesson 7 |
5S
» Introduction to the Five Pillars
» The Benefits of 5S Implementation
» Detail on the Five Pillars: Sort the 5S's, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain
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| Lesson 8 |
Ancillary & other Lean Tools for the Supply Chain
» Supply Chain Response Matrix
» Quality Filter Mapping
» Demand Amplification
» Six Sigma |
| Lesson 9 |
Roadmap to Lean Implementation
» 10 Steps to Effective Lean Implementation
» Case Studies - Lean Supply Chain
» Examples of Implementing Lean Supply Chain
» Benefits of Lean Supply Chain Implementation |
The Certification incorporates two work assignments that represent 20% of the final
mark.
How/Where to Study for Lean SCM Professional
Distance Learning Study
- Companies purchase the 12-week program from www.leanscm.com by clicking the 'buy-now' link
- Students are given a unique username and password from www.leanscm.com to access the program and lessons on-line
- On-line Mentors are available to support students and answer their questions
- Assignments are submitted, reviewed, and marked
- Mock examinations are available for revision and preparation
Company In-house Program
Many companies have requested company in-house support as an addendum to the on-line program
whereby the client requests an international facilitator to spend time in the facility to impart a .practical' and
.project-based' learning approach to the certification process. This involves a series of on-site workshops where the
lean concepts, tools, and philosophies can be applied on a sample basis to the client's enterprise. Lean Professional
can now be undertaken through an in-house company program. Read More about our
In-House Program
To purchase and undertake the company in-house program, please contact our customer service
representative at +353 21 4855863 or e-mail info@leanscm.com.
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