Lean Inbound Transportation

What challenges does a Lean inbound transportation network address?

• The need to minimize inventory levels
• The need to level the flow of raw materials
• The need to increase delivery flexibility
• The need to reduce transportation and storage costs

How does a Lean inbound transportation network address these challenges?

• It increases the frequency of deliveries from suppliers.
• It reduces interplant transfers and raw material storage time.
• It eliminates multiple and inefficient channels of distribution.
• It ensures leveled, consistent deliveries.
• It better utilizes assets to reduce transportation costs.

Overview/Description

Shipping and storage of raw materials can carry exorbitant costs. This impact explores how businesses can reduce such costs.

Target Audience

Candidates seeking Six Sigma Black Belt certification, quality professionals, engineers, production managers, frontline supervisors, and all individuals charged with responsibility for improving quality and processes at the organizational or departmental level, including process owners and champions