This session: 25 - 29 Jan 2027
This Lean Supply Chain Management session in Geneva (Switzerland) runs from Monday 25 January to Friday 29 January 2027 (week 4, Q1 2027). It is the 1st of 2 dates in Geneva (Switzerland) in 2027, at a fee of £5,200, the same for each of them. Registration is open for this date. It is held in person.
| Dates | Monday 25 Jan – Friday 29 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|
| Week | 4 of 2027 |
| Duration | One week |
| Fee | £5,200 |
| Status | Open for registration |
| Format | In person |
Introduction
Lean Supply Chain Management is one of the most effective approaches for enhancing operational efficiency and reducing waste across every stage of the supply chain. This methodology focuses on streamlining processes, improving the flow of materials and information, and increasing responsiveness to market changes. Beyond cost reduction, Lean supply chains are designed to deliver greater customer value while strengthening organizational resilience.
This program is tailored for executives, team leaders, and professionals across sectors such as energy, banking, telecommunications, human resources, marketing, sales, and project management. It equips participants with the knowledge and tools to redesign supply chains that are more agile, efficient, and sustainable.
Course Objectives
- Understand the key principles of Lean Supply Chain Management.
- Apply tools and techniques to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Develop the ability to analyze processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Design supply chain systems that are flexible and responsive.
- Integrate Lean principles into organizational strategies.
- Use performance indicators to measure supply chain effectiveness.
- Learn from global best practices through real-world case studies.
- Build long-term plans for continuous supply chain improvement.
Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to Lean Supply Chain Management
- Defining Lean principles in supply chains.
- Key differences between traditional and Lean supply chain approaches.
- Supply chain lifecycle and Lean’s role in each stage.
- Reviewing real-world examples of Lean success.
- Group activity: mapping the current supply chain.
- Discussion of common challenges in Lean adoption.
Day 2: Waste Identification & Process Analysis
- Types of waste in supply chain operations.
- Tools for analyzing processes to pinpoint inefficiencies.
- Using value stream mapping to simplify processes.
- Eliminating non-value-added activities.
- Workshop: Creating a value stream map.
- Prioritizing areas for improvement.
Day 3: Improvement Strategies & Practical Applications
- Applying continuous improvement in supply chains.
- Techniques such as Just-in-Time and smooth flow.
- Building supplier partnerships for greater agility.
- Strategies for reducing inventory while ensuring availability.
- Practical exercise: developing a Lean improvement plan.
- Evaluation of proposed solutions.
Day 4: Digital Tools & Performance Indicators
- Overview of technology tools that support Lean practices.
- Designing key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Using data for predictive insights and process improvements.
- Preparing reports to measure progress and outcomes.
- Hands-on activity: building a digital monitoring dashboard.
- Case review: how technology accelerates Lean implementation.
Day 5: Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Comprehensive review of concepts and tools.
- Assessing organizational readiness for Lean transformation.
- Designing a roadmap for continuous supply chain improvement.
- Creating long-term plans for efficiency and agility.
- Workshop: summarizing key lessons learned.
- Final evaluation and feedback session.
Why Attend this Course? Wins & Losses!
- Reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
- Strengthen organizational resilience to market changes.
- Build faster, more sustainable supply chains.
- Improve collaboration with suppliers and customers.
- Gain practical tools to simplify and optimize processes.
- Increase forecasting accuracy and resource planning.
- Improve product and service quality.
- Balance cost reduction with added customer value.
Conclusion
Lean Supply Chain Management is no longer a choice but a necessity for building competitive and resilient organizations. It provides a structured framework to reduce waste, improve process flow, and enhance agility across supply chain operations. Through this program, participants gain practical tools, actionable strategies, and improvement roadmaps that enable them to transform supply chains into efficient, sustainable, and high-performing systems. Adopting Lean in supply chain operations is a strategic step toward achieving long-term organizational excellence.
Good to know
How long is the course, and what are the daily hours?
This date lasts one week: 25 - 29 Jan 2027. A one-week course is 20 hours over 5 days: 4 hours each training day (9am – 1pm). Timing and duration can be customised to your needs.
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Which language is the course taught in?
Courses are offered in English and Arabic. The course language is officially English; on request, it can be delivered in Arabic while keeping the English terms.
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. At the end of the course you receive the course certificate issued by BlackBird Training, with an online QR code to verify it.
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How do I book, and when do I pay?
Choose Apply now and fill in the form; we guide you through the rest. The acceptance letter is sent within 24 hours of your registration. Payment is due at least 10 days before the course starts, online by credit card or by bank transfer.
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You can send a replacement delegate if you tell us one week before the course starts. Cancellation and refund terms are set out in the cancellation policy.
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Lean Supply Chain Management, Geneva (Switzerland), 25 - 29 Jan 2027