Lean Construction Education Program Unit 5: Lean Supply Chain and Assembly Participant's Manual

WELCOME TO UNIT 5: LEAN SUPPLY
CHAIN AND ASSEMBLY
Lean Construction is driven to minimize costs and maximize value
on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop
and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process.
Everyone related to the construction process has incentive to get the
project done faster and at a lower cost — from the project owners
who want to see tangible results for their investment to designers and
contractors who want to do their job well and move on to the next
project.
Throughout the construction process — planning, design,
construction, activation, operations, maintenance, salvaging and
recycling — the holistic pursuit of continuous improvement drives
more efficient, effective and economic projects.
On a corporate level, lean is most effective when embraced by all
areas of the company. To do so, senior management must understand
the need for and advantages of lean implementation. However, lean
is also an individual journey. All project team members must work
together on a daily basis, incorporating lean principles into their most
basic work, to see the true benefits of lean. This course is just one part
of the foundation that is available to help you reach these goals.
Unit 5: Lean Supply Chain and Assembly is an introductory course in
the Lean Construction Education Program. This one-day, instructor led
course introduces you to the concept of lean supply chain and
assembly. The course is divided into four sessions:
Session 1: Introduction to Lean Supply Chain and Assembly
Session 2: Planning and Procurement
Session 3: Applying Lean Strategies to the Supply Chain
Session 4: Building a Lean Culture Beyond the Project