Lean Logistics Operations Provider LeanCor to Teach Continuous Improvement, Lean Supply Chain

The 3PL is partnering with the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to teach a three-day workshop for applying lean principles to improve logistics and supply chain operations this November.

(I-Newswire) September 29, 2010 - LeanCor, LLC has been selected to partner with the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to offer a new workshop November 8-10 called Continuous Improvement and the Lean Supply Chain. The three-day workshop is for logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing professionals who want to pursue continuous improvement and define the future state of their supply chain operations.

The workshop is an interactive learning experience based on real world supply chain experience. Lecture, break out exercises, group discussion, video, and simulations will all be used to support various learning styles, repeatedly engage students, and increase knowledge comprehension and retention.

Workshop Benefits:
-Learn the fundamentals of lean and the tools needed to understand and analyze the current state of your supply chain operations.
-Apply lean theories, principles, and tools to develop, implement, and sustain the future state of your supply chain and logistics network.
-Utilize structured problem-solving and project management tools for today’s global logistics challenges.
-Walk away with a defined continuous improvement project for your workplace.
-Understand the impact of strategic decisions from a total cost point of view.

For more information on these courses or to register, visit http://www.cis.tennessee.edu/training/lean/logistics.shtml.

About The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT-CIS) is an agency of the Institute for Public Service (IPS), and is the Manufacturing Extension Partner (MEP) for the state. UT-CIS improves the competitiveness of local industry to provide good jobs and a high quality of life for Tennesseans through education and consulting.

About LeanCor, The Lean Logistics Operations Provider
LeanCor is the only Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) wholly dedicated to the application of lean principles throughout the supply chain’s functions. Its three service categories (training, consulting, logistics operations) are designed to support companies in their effort to eliminate organizational waste, drive down cost, and increase global competitive advantage.

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