Lean Warehousing and Distribution Operations

This highly interactive two-day workshop is for people responsible for implementing lean principles in a distribution center operation.

May 2, 2012May 3, 2012
Schaumburg, IL
United States
http://www.lean.org/Workshops/WorkshopDescription.cfm?WorkshopEventId=104&WorkshopId=16
en:617-871-2900

A hands-on simulation shows you the key steps for implementing lean principles in a traditional distribution operation.

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