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Operations & Supply Chain

Lean Supply Chain Management

Lean principles can reduce waste, lead time and cost across the entire supply chain. This course applies lean thinking to procurement, production, warehousing and distribution, covering value stream mapping, pull systems, flow, inventory reduction, supplier collaboration and lean metrics.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Waste in supply chains increases cost and slows response to customers. This course helps you apply lean methods end to end.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses supply chain simulations, value stream mapping, case studies and improvement planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply lean principles to the supply chain
  • Map supply chain value streams
  • Identify and eliminate supply chain waste
  • Implement pull, flow and inventory reduction
  • Collaborate with suppliers and customers on lean
  • Measure lean supply chain performance
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Supply chain managers
  • Operations and production managers
  • Logistics managers
  • Continuous improvement professionals
  • Procurement professionals
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Lean principles
  • Supply chain mapping
  • Waste reduction
  • Pull systems
  • Lean collaboration
  • Lean metrics
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Lean Supply Chain Principles

  1. 09:00–09:54Lean origins and principles
  2. 09:54–10:48Supply chain wastes
  3. 10:48–11:00Lean and resilience
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Lean and resilience (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Lean maturity
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Waste identification

Day 2Mapping the Supply Chain

  1. 09:00–09:54End-to-end value stream mapping
  2. 09:54–10:48Lead time analysis
  3. 10:48–11:00Information flows
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Information flows (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Bottlenecks
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Mapping exercise

Day 3Flow and Pull

  1. 09:00–09:54Pull systems and kanban
  2. 09:54–10:48Batch size reduction
  3. 10:48–11:00Levelled production
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Levelled production (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Replenishment
  7. 13:06–14:00Simulation: Push versus pull

Day 4Lean Logistics and Suppliers

  1. 09:00–09:54Lean warehousing
  2. 09:54–10:48Milk runs and transport
  3. 10:48–11:00Supplier collaboration
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Supplier collaboration (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Vendor-managed inventory
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Lean distribution

Day 5Performance and Sustainability

  1. 09:00–09:54Lean metrics
  2. 09:54–10:48Visual management
  3. 10:48–11:00Continuous improvement
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Continuous improvement (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Lean culture
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Lean supply chain plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Singapore 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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