LEAN LEADERSHIP FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
“Driving Efficiency, Agility, and Team Empowerment Across the End-to-End Supply Chain”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 06 – 07 May 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 24 – 25 Sep 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
As supply chains become more complex and globally integrated, leadership must evolve to foster agility, eliminate waste, and empower cross-functional teams. Lean Leadership offers a framework for continuous improvement, driving operational excellence across procurement, production, logistics, and distribution functions.
This two-day course equips supply chain professionals with lean thinking, leadership principles, and practical tools to lead transformational change. Participants will learn how to eliminate inefficiencies, build a culture of accountability, and sustain lean performance in fast-paced supply chain environments.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Lean thinking as applied to supply chain operations.
- Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities across the supply chain.
- Apply leadership practices that support Lean culture and employee engagement.
- Use visual management, Gemba walks, and huddle boards to improve performance.
- Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives with measurable impact.
- Align Lean practices with business goals and supply chain metrics.
Key Benefits of Attending
Develop leadership skills that complement Lean and Six Sigma methods.
- Increase responsiveness and customer value in supply chain operations.
- Enhance communication and problem-solving across departments.
- Gain practical tools to coach, motivate, and lead Lean teams.
- Build credibility as a leader in transformation and operational excellence.
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Supply chain managers and supervisors
- Procurement and logistics professionals
- Warehouse and operations team leads
- Continuous improvement officers and Lean practitioners
- Professionals involved in supply chain transformation initiatives
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Lean supply chain leadership mindset
- Waste identification and process streamlining
- Problem-solving and coaching techniques
- Team communication and performance monitoring
- Leadership in daily operational management
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Reduced waste, improved cycle times, and cost savings
- Stronger engagement and performance from supply chain teams
- Aligned process improvement initiatives with business goals
- Improved cross-functional collaboration and responsiveness
- Sustainable Lean practices driven by leadership, not just tools
Instructional Methdology
This course blends leadership development with hands-on Lean applications:
- Briefings – Lean principles, leadership models, and real-life applications
- Tools – A3 thinking, value stream mapping, KPI scoreboards
- Case Studies – Lean transformation in procurement, warehousing, logistics
- Exercises – Gemba-based root cause analysis, team engagement strategies
- Group Simulation – Leadership response to process breakdowns
- Instructor Coaching – Feedback on improvement planning and team alignment
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Lean Thinking and the Role of Leadership in Supply Chain
- Module 1: Foundations of Lean Thinking (07:30 – 09:30)
- The 5 Lean principles and 8 wastes in supply chain
- Value-added vs. non-value-added analysis
- Flow, pull, and continuous improvement
- Module 2: Lean in the Supply Chain Context (09:45 – 11:15)
- Procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics
- Examples of Lean waste in real operations
- Process mapping and identifying bottlenecks
- Module 3: The Lean Leader’s Role (11:30 – 01:00)
- From firefighting to coaching
- Daily management, standard work, and visual controls
- Lean behaviors and team influence
- Module 4: Group Simulation – Gemba Walk Observation (02:00 – 03:30)
- Simulate a site walk and waste identification in a logistics environment
Day 2: Performance, Culture & Leading Change
- Module 5: Visual Management and Team Engagement (07:30 – 09:30)
- Using visual KPIs, scoreboards, and status boards
- Tiered huddles and frontline communication
- Empowering teams through visibility and ownership
- Module 6: Lean Problem Solving and Coaching (09:45 – 11:15)
- PDCA cycle and 5 Whys
- Structured A3 problem solving
- Coaching teams to solve vs. solving for them
- Module 7: Leading Lean Transformation (11:30 – 01:00)
- Overcoming resistance and sustaining momentum
- Linking Lean KPIs to strategic goals
- Building a Lean culture across functions
- Module 8: Final Workshop – Lean Leadership Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
- Participants develop a personalized leadership plan for Lean impact
Certification
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Lean Leadership for Supply Chain Professionals, recognizing their ability to lead, coach, and sustain Lean practices across supply chain functions.