COURSE DESCRIPTION

Transforming an organization from traditional thinking to lean thinking requires leadership. This is the third course in a 3-course series on becoming a Lean Supply Chain professional. While the previous courses focus on strategic and tactical implementation of the lean supply chain, this final course "builds" the individual into a lean leader. This transformation is critical to navigate through the waters of change management that is required to successfully execute and sustain the lean supply chain journey.

In the third course participants will complete a deep dive of the concept of House of Lean and explore the main aspects of lean leadership. Among other important topics, participants will learn "go see" management, "A3 thinking" and "leader-as-teacher" concepts.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Day 1 - The Lean Culture

• Building the Lean Culture
• A3 Thinking - Developing and Presenting the A3
• PDCA Deep Dive - Problem Solving
• Working in Groups - Teamwork
• Lean & Change Management

Day 2 - Lean Principles Deep Dive

• Standard Work - Deep Dive
• Stability - Deep Dive
• Quality at the Source - Deep Dive
• Flow - Deep Dive
• Customer Focus - Deep Dive
• Visual Management Deep Dive

Day 3 - The Lean Leader

• Building the Lean Leader
• Lean Leader - Standard Work
• Personal SWOT - Lean Leader A3
• Building and Sustaining A3 Thinking
• Sustaining for true Continuous Improvement

INSTRUCTORS

Robert Martichenko is CEO of LeanCor, LLC. He has years of supply chain, logistics and Lean implementation experience. This experience includes multiple Lean Supply Chain implementations supporting successful organizations including Toyota Motor Manufacturing. Robert authored the books "Success in 60 Seconds" and "Everything I know about Lean I Learned in First Grade." He also co-authored the logistics management book "Lean Six Sigma Logistics," published by J. Ross Publishing and co-authored the workbook "Building the Lean Fulfillment Stream," published by the Lean Enterprise Institute. Robert complements his professional experience with a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics from the University of Windsor, an MBA in Finance from Baker College and is a trained Six Sigma Black Belt. He can be reached at RMartichenko@leancor.com.

Brad Bossence is the Vice President of Customer Relations for LeanCor Supply Chain Group.

Founded in 2005, LeanCor is a trusted supply chain partner that delivers operational improvement and measurable financial results. Unlike other third party logistics providers, LeanCor offers a unique combination of third party logistics services, hands-on consulting, and training and education.

Brad has over 14 years of third party logistics experience with a specific focus in Japanese production system environments such as Toyota USA, Toyota Canada, Toyota Europe, Kubota, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Subaru. His previous roles include General Manager of Logistics and Operations at Transfreight as well as various contract and operations management positions across the globe.

As the Vice President of Customer Relations, Brad’s responsibilities have included the vision, leadership and momentum necessary for LeanCor to develop and significantly grow its global customer base. In addition, he has led on a variety of extensive customer projects – most recently with Cummins Inc. in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on a Materials Flow Redesign and Warehouse Relocation. LeanCor is committed to continuous improvement and fully recognizes performance is measured by real results. As an operator and thought leader, LeanCor relentlessly tries to optimize those processes that add value and eliminate those that are waste.

Brad holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA with a focus in International Business and Organizational Behavior from the University of Windsor. He is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), and holds various lean and six sigma accreditations.

Brad resides in Newnan, Georgia with his wife Aubre and their son Townes