Supply Chain Cost Reduction: Warehousing (PowerPoint PPTX)

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Companies are constantly looking to improve efficiency and reduce costs. One area that has a significant potential for achieving both is the Supply Chain.

Companies generally neglect Supply Chain simply because they do not consider it their core competency. Warehousing and Transportation in the Supply Chain have vast potential in terms of Cost Reduction and improving efficiency.

This presentation provides a detailed overview of the 6 building blocks in the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Approach for improving Warehouse efficiency and cost effectiveness:

1. Business Processes
2. People
3. Performance Management
4. Third Party Interactions
5. Layout
6. Ownership

Numerous Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts (e.g. Kaizen, Kanban, Jidoka, etc.) can be leverage to manage Warehousing costs.

Other topics discussed in the presentation include 2 main cost categories, concept of Lean and Six Sigma, Muda, Lean Thinking Practices, 5 phases of LSS (DMAIC), a 3-phase approach to Cost Reduction, and more.

The slide deck also includes some slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.

This comprehensive deck delves into the intricacies of Supply Chain Costs, with a particular emphasis on Warehousing Cost Reduction. It outlines a strategic 3-phase approach to address inefficiencies and optimize warehouse operations. The methodology begins with setting a baseline to gauge current performance, followed by identifying gaps, and culminates in implementing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques. This structured approach ensures that businesses can systematically reduce costs while enhancing operational efficiency.

The presentation also highlights the importance of flexibility in warehouse layouts and the critical role of stakeholder collaboration. By focusing on the six building blocks of performance—Business Processes, People, Performance Management, Third Party Interactions, Layout, and Ownership—this PPT provides actionable insights and practical templates. These tools empower organizations to streamline their warehousing operations, ultimately driving significant cost savings and operational improvements.

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Source: Best Practices in DMAIC, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Lean Management, Warehousing PowerPoint Slides: Supply Chain Cost Reduction: Warehousing PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation, LearnPPT Consulting