Level 3 - Developing a Lean Supply Chain:

We developed our third kit to demonstrate some key issues that are often experienced by companies who are well into the final stages of their Lean Enterprise Implementation.  A major realization for every organization that has implemented Lean Manufacturing Principles, is a dramatic improvement and more flexibility in their operational capabilities to meet the demands of their customers. However, many organizations just don't understand why after all their hard work, they are still not able to continuously sustain their increased productivity! Why is this? 

One key reason is that once an organization has implemented Lean Manufacturing Principles internally, it soon begins to realize that it can only improve and maintain it's delivery performance to it's customers at the same rate that it's suppliers are capable of delivering materials to them. Therefore, the next phase in developing into a Lean Enterprise is to move your focus externally and complete an assessment of all your key suppliers. A supplier assessment will determine if your current suppliers have the capability of supporting your current operational demands and meet the future growth of your business. Our Level 3 kit introduces the audience to a live simulation to demonstrate how the supply chain can determine the success or failure of any Lean Enterprise Implementation.

The Level 3 kit allows you to take a team of employees through a Supply Chain Simulation. They will operate as a fictitious manufacturing company that is ordering their raw materials from three different suppliers and one sub-assembly from a single vendor. The team will use the necessary documentation required to manufacture and order parts for multiple finished products. The purpose of using the mixed model simulation is to show how the process was improved during the Lean Enterprise Implementation. They achieved a level of improvement that  allowed the company to put several products through the same production line. The Level 3 kit demonstrates how internal process improvement increases throughput but product output can only be sustained if the Supply Chain problems are eliminated. During the Level 3 simulation the team will experience three levels of improvement, which clearly demonstrates how the relationship between demand and supply determines your ability to maintain on-time or late delivery to the customer. 

The team will learn how good communication is the key to identify problems and implementing improvements to the material re-order process to meet customer demand. The team will also experience first hand, what effect their decisions have on the whole manufacturing process from the procurement of raw materials to shipping the finished product to the customer.

Total time required for the Lean Supply Chain Simulation is approximately 2 hours and a minimum of 20 people in attendance to successfully run the simulation.

The kit consists of:

1. A Level 3 training CD which includes: training manual, supply chain instructions and assembly drawings, customer order and receiving documentation, order entry, material procurement documentation, supplier documentation and a profit and loss spreadsheet. Also included with this package is the Level 1 training CD - "Introduction to Lean" and Level 2 training CD - "Implementing Lean."

2. A multi color Lego™ kit.

3. Tool box which includes; stop watches, measuring equipment, clip board, pens and note pad.

4. Rolling tote bag with pull handle to hold all items for easy storage and transportation.

We can facilitate a  "Train the Trainer" session. This a one day event to give instruction and demonstrate how to use the Level 3 kit. Contact us to discuss your organizational requirements and pricing.

You can now purchase our  at a price of $3,000 (plus shipping & handling).

To order your Level 3 - Developing a Lean Supply Chain Simulation Kit, please call David Jones at (916) 353-1243 (between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm PST). Use this product code LMC-003 when ordering your kit