Lean logistics is simply the urge to remove waste and great product variation from the supply chain of a company. This was pioneered by the Toyota motor company with their Toyota Production System.
How easy is it to apply lean logistics to your midsized company? Is it something good for your company or are you taking a risk? 4 simple steps you should know so that you to get started with lean logistics:
- Get to know it with your employees.
Of course you will need a consultant to help you get familiar with lean logistics but the best way is to get everyone in your company involved to get started with it and together get educated about it.
- Predict the future
With the help of ‘Six Sigma’ and other statistical tools, Lean logistics helps the company see the total cost of using a specific vendor. What usually happens though is that many companies just buy materials from the vendor with the lowest bid.
- Don’t rush
Even though lean logistics can help the company a lot, don’t try to establish is it everywhere at the same time, take it slow.
- Go for it after good education
Know that the whole firm knows exactly how lean logistics can be established and everyone is well educated about it, roll it out to other departments of your company.
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