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Lean Supply Chain Management

Lean Supply Chain Management will show you how organizations in every industry are achieving substantial cost savings, lead-time reductions and quality enhancements with proven Lean practices – and how you can apply these same tools and techniques to develop your own world-class Lean supply chain. USF’s eight-week certificate course is led by a team of expert Lean and supply chain practitioners. Their valuable tips, case studies and best practices provide a comprehensive understanding of Lean SCM, while their focus on practical applications empowers you to lead changes that will have an immediate positive impact on your supply chain. Key topics include:

  • Introduction to the Lean Supply Chain
  • Understanding and Responding to the Market
  • Physical and Virtual Lean Supply Chain Design
  • Lean Suppliers, Channels and Customers
  • IT and Communications for the Lean Supply Chain
  • Lean Demand Management and Execution
  • Lean Supply Chain Execution
  • Continuous Improvement in the Lean Supply Chain

At the end of this course, students will receive a certificate in Lean Supply Chain Management from the University of San Francisco School of Business and Professional Studies.

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