Lean Supply Chain

Lean Implementation and Assessment in Distribution Industry

Question
How leanness level of Distribution Centres and Warehouses can be assessed and benchmarked quantitatively?

Tools and Techniques
Value Stream Mapping
Modelling and Simulation
Data Envelopment Analysis

Objective
Measure leanness level against lean best practices and quantitative leanness metrics.

Project Manager
Dr. Amr Mahfouz

Outcomes
A leanness index to measure and benchmark leanness level.

Question
Are rush orders represent critical risk for lean management in Engineer to Order Supply Chain?

Tools and Techniques
Discrete Event Simulation
Data Analytics Tools

Objective
Assess rush orders impact on the operational cost and product cycle time.

Project Manager
Dr. Amr Mahfouz

Outcomes
Risk assessment framework for Engineer to Order Supply Chain

Question
How a new factory layout can be smartly evaluated in lean implementation process?

Tools and Techniques
Discrete Event Simulation

Objective
Investigate the Influence of new layout design on company's leanness level

Project Manager
Dr. Amr Mahfouz

Outcomes
A simulation based solution for factory layout examination.