• Internationally recognized

• Global certification

• Developed by world-leaders of continuousimprovement training and consultancy

• Delivered by experts

• Key in developing supply chain management role

• Make your business more competitive

• Practical course, easy to apply in workplace

• Streamline efficiency, reduce waste and increase value

Participants receive 6 month access to an online portal from which they can gain entry to each lesson, take assessments, obtain pre-exams, use of online learning resources, interact with fellow students and receive expert mentoring.

The Lean Supply Chain Management (SCM) Green Belt covers the following topics:

• Understanding the Supply Chain

• Lean Thinking

• Introducing Lean to the Supply Chain

• Lean SCM Tools and Practices

• Value Stream Mapping

• Kaizen

• 5S

• Lean SCM Ancillary Tools and Practices

• Managing Change Resistance

• The Roadmap to Lean Implementation

Method of Assessment:

• Completion of a project (50%)• Final online examination (50%)

Certification:The program is certified by the Canadian ProfessionalLogistics Institute (CPLI).

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Leading Edge Group, Suite 1000, 120 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto ON, M4P 1E2, Canada. Tel: +1 (416) 637 5074 | Fax 416 928 6681

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Leading Edge Group, United Kingdom, C/O Centre for Value Chain Research, Kent Business School, University of Kent at Medway

The Medway Building, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4AG | Tel: +44 7580315309

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P r o g r am B e n e f i t s

Designed by the Leading Edge Group, this program providesparticipants with a comprehensive overview of LeanThinking and its effective application in supply chain management. It outlines and demonstrates the essentialLean tools and practices that can be applied to decreasecosts, increase efficiency and quality of service, improve customer and employee satisfaction and create an ongoingculture of continuous improvement.

Professionals at all levels will benefit by learning how to usethe core concepts, tools and practices of Lean to optimize critical supply chain processes and create ongoing and sustainable improvements.

TM To Contact The Logistics Institute:

The Logistics Institute20 Maud Street – Suite 501Toronto, Ontario M5V 2M5Telephone: 416-363-3005Fax: 416-363-5598E-mail: loginfo@loginstitute.ca

P e e r a n d Me n t o r L e a n D i s c u s s i o nParticipants receive access to a discussion forum that provides the opportunity to interact and learn from fellow Lean practitioners. OurLean mentors also host live discussion threads to enable real time interaction on various topics and any queries that participants have.

S u p p l emen t a r y R e s o u r c e sSupplementary on-line resources in the form of case studies, presentations, white papers, articles and recommended URLs and publications are provided for students to download, in addition, participants can download detailed content for each lesson of the program.

E x p e r t Men t o r i n gExpert mentoring access is available to provide support for participants in relation to any queries or issues that they may have whileprogressing through the program. Participants can send an e-mail to an expert mentor at any time and will receive a response within 2 working days. Our mentors have extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Lean and its application in supply chain management.

R e c o r d e d Web P r e s e n t a t i o n sThe program includes access to web-hosted presentations delivered by our own Lean experts on specific lesson topics includingValue Stream Mapping and Kaizen. These presentations provide participants with in-depth explanations of each topic coveredincluding relevant examples to help further understanding and application.

P r o g r am De l i v e r yParticipants receive 6-month access to a Learning Management System portal from where they can log in at their convenience andlaunch each lesson, take prep exams, view and download on-line resources and interact with fellow participants and experts via the Lean discussion forum.

P r o g r am A s s e s smen tThe assessment model that exists for the program is based on two components:

• Project implementation (50%)

• Final on-line examination (50%)

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P r o j e c t I mp l emen t a t i o nParticipants complete a in-house project whereby they aim to focus on an area within their organization and use some of the Lean concepts, tools and practices covered in the program to initiate and / or implement quantifiable improvement (s).

F i n a l On - l i n e E x am i n t i o nThe final exam covers all the modules that make up the program. It is on-line, open book and 90 minutes in duration. Participants undertaking the exam are required to nominate a third party proctor to verify their identity as the participant who completed the exam in the designated time frame without any assistance. The identity of the proctor is agreed and finalized with the participant prior to the exam itself.

F u r t h e r P r o g r am A d v a n t a g e sThe process of certification offers a number of important benefits for the individual and the business.

The program:

• Ensures immediate practical application through a project requirement

• Delivers a return on investment through successful project completion

• Provides access to a support base of mentors with a wealth of knowledge of Lean and its implementation across supply chain management

• Strengthens and accelerates Lean strategic deployment across the organization

• Helps foster a culture of sustainable continuous improvement

• Increases standards of competence and quality

• Develops a consistent and standardized level of knowledge across the organization

• Provides a qualification that is recognized internationally

In summary, individuals are hugely supportive of the Leading Edge Group’s Lean certification programs and clearly seek an achievementreward for their efforts - something that can enhance future career prospects. Equally, the organization gains an immediate returnthrough increased internal 'Lean' capacity and immediate cost savings / efficiencies - a win-win for both parties.

International Certification – P. LogThe Logistics Institute is the international certifying organization for the P.Log Designation. We build leaders by providing a comprehensive training, development and support program for individuals who work in logistics and the supply chain sector.

Once the 9 Lessons of the Lean Program are completed, to earn the P.Log Designation you must have a minimum of5 years business experience in Canada or worldwide and complete the five Process Management modules below:

• Leading and Managing Change

• Supply Chain Strategies

• Professional Ethics

• Team Dynamics

• Q Module

After earning the P.Log., professional status must be maintained by renewing your professional membership

every year and satisfying continuing professional development requirements.

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L e a d i n g E d g e G r ou pThe Leading Edge Group was established in 1995 to support organizations' efforts to maximize operational efficiencies and streamline business processes. The Group provides integrated training, consulting, education and certification offerings on a widevariety of topics associated with Lean Thinking.

We work throughout Europe and North America where we have successfully conducted over 800 process improvement engagements in the past decade. We currently have more than 100 global clients engaged in Lean initiatives and have supported over 200 supply chain management organizations in the supply chain management sector including:

• Canadian Tire Corporation

• Dell

• Tim Hortons

• Pfizer

• WESCO

• Sleeman Breweries

• Pepsi Co

• Diageo

• Kerry Group

• United Drug

• Alcon Laboratories

• Honeywell

• Roche Pharmaceuticals

• RR Donnelly