Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain: Convergence

A few forward thinking organizations have begun to move forward into pioneering the application of Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management Planning and Operations. Learn key points of this BOK included in an all-new 24-week supply chain certification program the presenter has co-authored for the University of San Francisco.

Lean Six Sigma is the fusion of Lean and Six Sigma (LSS) approaches that has been seeing increasing application and acceptance in American businesses over the last 10 years. Supply Chain Management (SCM), with continued globalization and economic pressures – has emerged as a key competitive weapon in many industries. The convergence of the principles and practices of LSS with SCM is a logical and much needed innovation that must be addressed by large and small organizations alike. In this program we will explore what early adopters are doing – and what is on the horizon.

Areas Covered in the seminar:

• A brief history of the evolution both LSS in SCM in the last 10 years.
• The need for balance and a holistic, forward thinking application of LSS and other process improvement methodologies in SCM – understanding waste and variation in supply chains and the key intersects of LSS tools in SCM.
• Key skill for leaders in supply chain – process and Value Stream Mapping.
• What to consider in preparing for the implementation of LSS in SCM – are you ready?
• A five-phase program for deploying LSS in SCM.

Who will benefit:

• CEO
• Presidents
• VP/Director of Supply Chain & Materials Management
• Quality / Operations VPs / Directors
• Those with an interest in learning how to advance Lean Six Sigma concepts and principles in their organizations’ quest compete globally through excellence in Supply Chain Management.
• Consultants

Instructor Profile:
Ron Crabtree, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB is an internationally recognized expert and author in cutting-edge business process improvement methodologies. He has personally mentored thousands of people in hundreds of organizations on ‘getting it right’ in continuous improvement. He serves as adjunct faculty for the University of San Francisco in Supply Chain Management and for Villanova University developing and teaching Lean Six Sigma and other programs.

Mr. Crabtree has co-authored three books on Lean Six Sigma including a text for the Villanova University Lean Six Sigma program and the LSS (Lean Six Sigma) Primer – published by the Quality Council of Indiana. He also writes in multiple publications including the “Lean Culture” Department in APICS Magazine for APICS, The Association for Operations Management (www.APICS.org); the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management.

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