{"295701":{"#nid":"295701","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SCL Course: Lean Inbound Logistics (Savannah, GA)","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpend one week in Savannah, GA this Fall and complete TWO courses toward your Supply Chain and Logistics Certificate! This new 2-day course will include a special tour of the Port of Savannah area focused on the offloading processes and the receiving process at a nearby Distribution Center. Stay October 1-3 and attend our \u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/tdmgmt\u0022\u003ETransportation and Distribution Planning and Management\u003C\/a\u003E\u0022 course which also includes a tour of Port \u2013 focused on the container transition processes from yard through to intermodal and over the road networks.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE DESCRIPTION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe efficient flow of inbound materials through your supply chain can have a significant impact on cost, quality, service, and delivery to your customer. With continued pressures from globalization, market volatility, and innovation expectations, companies are extending their reliance on lean principles to outside the four walls of the manufacturing facility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELean inbound logistics requires strategic coordination to synchronize suppliers, transportation providers and multiple supply chain partners. And like all complex multi-party operations, the road to improvement will have its challenges. Such hurdles could include balancing inventory cost with transportation cost, the lack of leadership understanding and support, and the realities of incumbent manufacturing and procurement contracts and systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis course focuses on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ewhy\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ehow\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;to implement lean logistics to support the lean supply chain operations \u2013 both in manufacturing and distribution. Areas of focus include: lean strategy development, identifying and overcoming operational realities, and learning the tools necessary for successful implementation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022whoshouldattend\u0022 name=\u0022whoshouldattend\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWHO SHOULD ATTEND\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChief Supply Chain Officers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExecutive Vice Presidents of Supply Chain\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExecutive Vice Presidents of Procurement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECompany Owners\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELogistics Service Providers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConsultants\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVice Presidents of Sales Operations\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVice Presidents\/Directors of Process Improvement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExecutive\/Senior\/Vice Presidents\/Directors of Supply Chain\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExecutive\/Senior\/Vice Presidents\/Directors of Logistics\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExecutive\/Senior\/Vice Presidents\/Directors of Procurement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExecutive\/Senior\/Vice Presidents\/Directors of Manufacturing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExecutive\/Senior\/Vice Presidents\/Directors of Distribution\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022benefits\u0022 name=\u0022benefits\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpon completion of this course, you will be able to:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMap a current inbound logistics network\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAppreciate the distinct nature of the inbound logistics network as a link to suppliers and manufacturing facilities and part of the overall value chain\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECalculate total logistics costs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesign a future state network based on lean principles\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearn techniques in transportation management, supplier management, and materials planning to achieve improved material flow balances and reduced overall costs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearn the keys to strategic supplier management\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand how lean guiding principles serve as the strategic pathway to lean inbound logistics\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand Milk-Run development and mode selection\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022outline\u0022 name=\u0022outline\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWHAT IS COVERED\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELean Strategy Development\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentifying and Overcoming Operational Realities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearning the Tools Necessary for Successful Implementation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022materials\u0022 name=\u0022materials\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EON-CAMPUS COURSE MATERIALS\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants receive a course notebook and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EBuilding a Lean Fulfillment Stream\u003C\/em\u003Eworkbook\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022prereqs\u0022 name=\u0022prereqs\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE PREREQUISITES\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022instructor\u0022 name=\u0022instructor\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE INSTRUCTORS\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrad Bossence is the Vice President of Customer Relations for LeanCor Supply Chain Group.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounded 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrad 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the Vice President of Customer Relations, Brad\u2019s 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 \u2013 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrad 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrad resides in Newnan, Georgia with his wife Aubre and their son Townes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022certificate\u0022 name=\u0022certificate\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECERTIFICATE INFORMATION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis course counts towards the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.pe.gatech.edu\/supply-chain-logistics\/certification-programs\/supply-chain-logistics-certificate\u0022\u003ESupply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Certificate\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022programtimes\u0022 name=\u0022programtimes\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EPROGRAM TIMES\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the first day, please check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst Day (8:00am-5:00pm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecond Day (8:00am-5:00pm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis course focuses on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ewhy\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ehow\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;to implement lean logistics to support the lean supply chain operations \u2013 both in manufacturing and distribution. 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