Description
Lean Six Sigma for Logistics – Maximize Efficiency & Achieve Success in Ports & Shipping (2025)
Course Duration: 24 Hours
Format: Instructor-led | Online
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals across logistics, shipping, and port operations, including:
- Supply chain managers
- Port authorities and terminal operators
- Maritime and shipping professionals
- Freight forwarders and warehousing staff
- Operations and quality managers
It is ideal for professionals seeking to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve performance in logistics, shipping, and port ecosystems.
Course Overview
“Lean Six Sigma for Logistics, Shipping, and Ports” is an interactive and practical training program that equips participants with tools and knowledge to enhance operational efficiency in logistics, shipping, and port operations. This course focuses on applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to address industry-specific challenges such as port congestion, shipping delays, and supply chain inefficiencies.
Participants will learn to streamline processes, reduce waste, and leverage data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement. With a mix of theoretical insights and hands-on workshops, this program ensures a comprehensive and actionable learning experience.
Course Objectives
Participants in this training will:
- Understand the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma and their relevance to logistics, shipping, and ports.
- Learn to identify inefficiencies and waste in supply chains and port operations.
- Gain proficiency in using data and metrics to analyze and improve processes.
- Develop strategies for reducing delays and optimizing vessel turnaround times.
- Create actionable plans for continuous improvement in logistics and port ecosystems.
Course Outline
Session 1: Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma for Logistics, Shipping, and Ports (6 Hours)
- Overview of Lean Six Sigma principles and DMAIC methodology
- Key challenges in logistics, shipping, and port operations
- Identifying value-added and non-value-added activities in workflows
- Case studies: Lean Six Sigma success stories in ports and logistics
Session 2: Process Optimization and Waste Elimination (6 Hours)
- Mapping processes in logistics and port operations
- Identifying and eliminating the 8 types of waste (TIMWOODS)
- Techniques to optimize warehouse management and container handling
- Practical exercise: Streamlining a logistics workflow
Session 3: Data-Driven Improvements for Ports and Shipping (6 Hours)
- Tools for collecting and analyzing operational data
- Key metrics: DPMO, Cp, and Cpk in logistics and port efficiency
- Using Pareto analysis and root cause analysis to address bottlenecks
- Workshop: Reducing vessel turnaround times using Lean Six Sigma
Session 4: Sustainability and Continuous Improvement in Logistics (6 Hours)
- Lean Six Sigma for green logistics and reducing environmental impact
- Strategies for improving energy efficiency in port operations
- Monitoring and refining processes for sustained improvement
- Emerging trends: Digital Lean Six Sigma in logistics and ports (IoT, blockchain)
Why Choose This Course?
- Industry-Specific Expertise: Tailored for logistics, shipping, and port operations.
- Interactive Learning: Practical exercises and group discussions for hands-on experience.
- Certification: Receive a Lean Six Sigma for Logistics, Shipping, and Ports certificate and digital badge upon completion.
Scheduled Sessions
Dates:
- Tuesday, 06/05/2025, 09:00 – 14:00 (6 teaching hours)
- Thursday, 08/05/2025, 09:00 – 14:00 (6 teaching hours)
- Tuesday, 13/05/2025, 09:00 – 14:00 (6 teaching hours)
- Thursday, 15/05/2025, 09:00 – 14:00 (6 teaching hours)
Language of Instruction: Greek
Tuition Fees
Cost: €850 (flexible payment options available)
Discounts on Tuition:
- Early Bird Registration (21 days prior): 10% Discount
- Group Registrations (4+ individuals): 15% Discount
- One-Time Payment: 5% Discount
- Special Categories (Unemployed, disabled individuals, large families, single-parent families): 10% Discount (upon proof)
Payment Methods
- Bank Deposit: Details provided upon registration.
- Credit/Debit Card: Secure online payment through Alphabank.
- PayPal/G Pay: Convenient online payment options.
- Installments: Interest-free plans available upon request.
General Terms of Participation
- Full payment is required to receive the certificate.
- Greece Lean Six Sigma reserves the right to adjust seminar dates or instructors as needed.
- Refunds are provided only in the event of course cancellation.
Enrolment Information
Contact: info@greeceleansixsigma.gr | +30 2312 315681
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