Lean Logistics
Many organisations that have successfully adopted lean principals in their manufacturing or process areas find that they are constrained by a lack of lean material supply processes.
Lean Logistics is about applying the tools and principals of lean to material supply processes from inbound transportation, though warehousing & factory logistics to finished goods inventory management.
Underpinned by a wealth of experience in delivering lean transformations in organisations of all sizes, Industry Forum can support your organisation in developing lean material supply process through lean experts with a specialist background in:
- Inventory management & control
- Warehouse operations
- Demand analysis/Demand leveling
- Pull replenishment systems (Kanban)
- Factory logistics systems
- Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
Lean logistics improvement activities can be delivered in a variety of ways:
- As part of a wider lean transformation programme
- To support the implementation of MMOG/LE action plans
- A standalone improvement programme focused on material supply processes
- Training & practical simulation sessions introducing the basic principles of lean logistics
What benefits do lean logistics processes deliver:
- Accurate visibility of inventory in the supply chain
- Reduced inventory carrying costs, premium freight, rework, line stoppages, lead times
- Improved on time delivery and schedule adherence
- Customer satisfaction
- Unlocking the full potential of adopting lean in manufacturing and process areas
Client Review
Following a 12 month programme developing lean logistics change agents for Electrolux Major Appliances Europe:
“With the continued involvement of Industry Forum in our EMS programme, we have taken a major step in developing people within Electrolux that have the capability of deploying lean and continuous improvement methodologies into business areas beyond our manufacturing operations. This will enable us to continuously eliminate waste from our entire production process.”
Gareth Berry – EMS Manager, Electrolux Major Appliances Europe