ANALYSIS OF LEAN MANAGEMENT AT THE SHIPTING COMPANY HENDRICKS GMBH AND CO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Problem Statement1 Objective of Study 2 Procedure of Study 2 ANALYSIS OF LEAN MANAGEMENT 4 Lean Management 4 Muda (Waste) 5 5's for Lean Culture6 Plan Do Check Act Cycle8 Standardization 10 First in, first out lean management 13 One-piece Flow14 Kanban14 Kaizen15 Poka Yoke17 Quality Features failure mode and influence analysis 18 Value Stream Mapping19 PRESENTATION OF COMPANY21 REVIEW OF SELECTED METHODS
ANALYSIS OF LEAN MANAGEMENT AT THE SHIPTING COMPANY HENDRICKS GMBH AND CO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTOPIC ............................................................................................................................................................................1INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................................1Problem Statement...............................................................................................................................................1Objective of Study...............................................................................................................................................2Procedure of Study...............................................................................................................................................2ANALYSIS OF LEAN MANAGEMENT.....................................................................................................................4Lean Management................................................................................................................................................4Muda (Waste)......................................................................................................................................................55's for Lean Culture.............................................................................................................................................6Plan Do Check Act Cycle....................................................................................................................................8Standardization..................................................................................................................................................10First in, first out lean management....................................................................................................................13One-piece Flow..................................................................................................................................................14Kanban...............................................................................................................................................................14Kaizen................................................................................................................................................................15Poka Yoke..........................................................................................................................................................17Quality Features failure mode and influence analysis.......................................................................................18Value Stream Mapping......................................................................................................................................19PRESENTATION OF COMPANY..............................................................................................................................21REVIEW OF SELECTED METHODS OF LEAN MANAGEMENT........................................................................22Value Stream Mapping......................................................................................................................................22Lean and quality techniques..............................................................................................................................23TARGET STATE.........................................................................................................................................................25Improvement of cooperation:.............................................................................................................................25Transparency and Independence .......................................................................................................................25Optimization of warehousing and storage space usage....................................................................................26Value Stream......................................................................................................................................................27IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ......................................................................................................................................28Implementation of value stream mapping ........................................................................................................28Implementation of Muda (Waste)......................................................................................................................29Implementation of Poka Yuke...........................................................................................................................30CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................................................31REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................................................33
TOPIC “To explore the improvement measures of outsourcing processes through the application of methods oflean management at shipping: A case study on Spedition Hendricks GmbH and Co. KG”INTRODUCTIONSpedition Hendricks GmbH and Co. KG, the company on which this research is based, is a service providerfor Zuma Beach Trading Limited. Zuma, meanwhile, is a textile wholesaler. The exchange between these twoorganizations occurs via seek and airway. However, in order to make the exchange process effective, the companiesemploy a system of numbering to every batch in order to prevent the risk of theft or loss. Lean management plays animportant role in shipping activities as it helps firms reduce the risk of product mis-management during exchangeand transportation. Frequently, it is this system which helps organizations to enhance the value of their products bycontinuously improvising their commodity as per market trends. (Dave, Kubler and Koskela, 2015). This strategyseeks the attention of firms selling old products in order to minimize waste and optimize its resources. There are various methods, including value stream mapping and the one-piece flow PDCA cycle, whichcan companies in managing the smooth flow of shipping and outsourcing processes (Standardized Work: TheFoundation for Kaizen, 2017). This study seeks to analyze the different methods which can assist scholars inestablishing improvement measures within the functions of Hendricks GmbH and Co. KG. The organization wasfounded in 1972 by Eduard Hendricks. Initially, the firm operated using normal functions. However, owing to itscontinuous success, it managed to implement critical functions and business processes. Thus, in just a few years, thefirm progressed from being a small organization to a medium size business function. Accordingly, the philosophy ofthe entity is focused on providing buyer satisfaction. As such, the key functions of the enterprise aim to deliver highquality service which is able to meet the changing trends and demands of its customers. Problem StatementOutsourcing and service provision are the riskiest management functions of any organisation because theyrelate to risks of loss, wastage, and theft, amongst other things. Every transportation lot comprises 900 to 1,000items. These items continually change as per market trends and consumer preferences. Further to this, the companynumbers every article in each batch in order to limit the likelihood of it being lost of stolen. It has been ascertainedthat there are numerous items in stock which become obsolete due to either changing trends or mismanagement. Inaccordance with this, it has been identified that the firm is lacking in its lean management. Because of this, KG isunable to enhance the value of its products, which is impacts on its overall business process. Thus, as per theproblem analysis, it has been determined that it is important for the firm to improve its shipping management inorder to achieve a competitive advantage.Aim“To explore the improvement measures of outsourcing processes through the application of methods oflean management at shipping: A case study on Spedition Hendricks GmbH and Co. KG”
Objectives of StudyTo assess the application of methods of lean managementTo evaluate the methods of lean management in relation to shippingTo identify improvements in the management system of the shipping activities of KGThe motive behind this study is to define the application of lean management, which assists in improvinglogical company functions in order to keep a check on productivity, technological advancement, shipping functions,dealing of products and to stand out from the competition. Utilizing appropriate tools and methods could help theenterprise to develop potential growth with regard to its to competitors across the globe. Procedure of StudyIn order to establish a smooth flow for study, the focus of the scholar is to first determine an appropriatestructure and procedure which will be followed consistently throughout. Accordingly, the structure of thisdissertation is as follows:Introduction: In this chapter, the researcher will summarize the problem statement. This will help indeveloping a critical understanding of the title of study. Furthermore, in this section of the dissertation, the focus ofthe scholar is on framing the aims and objectives of the research with the help of the instructions of the company andthe problem statement. Defining the core motives of the dissertation within this chapter will assist the scholar indelivering a smooth flow of investigation on the basis of the aims and objectives.Analysis of lean management: This chapter focuses on developing knowledge regarding the key concernsof the objectives, such as standardization 5 S, FIFO, one piece flow, kanban and so forth. Further to this, in order tosummarize these terms, the researcher will explore various online articles and journals. This chapter will be focusedon secondary information, which will help the scholar in extracting reliable information.Presentation of the company: This is a crucial part of the study because it will facilitate an understandingof key functions and areas of the firm, such as its outsourcing process, shipping management and warehouse areas.Detailing organizational information is a core aspect which helps the scholar to deliver effective and reliable datacollection and analysis for the implementation plan. Thus, it could be proposed that presenting the company‘sinformation in this chapter of the dissertation will help in understanding the problem statement and ascertainingimprovement measures.Reviewing the selected methods of lean management: In this chapter, the scholar aims to analyze theeffectiveness of the methods selected for lean management within Spedition Hendricks GmbH and Co. KG.Reviewing the chosen themes plays an important role as it helps the company in determining the effectiveness oftools in accordance with the problem statement. However, in this chapter, the researcher will focus on evaluating theapplicability of the chosen lean management methods in order to improve the outsourcing and shipping governanceof the organization. Target State: This chapter will be focused on targeting the chosen method of lean management inaccordance with the review. insofar as this is concerned, only a few tools will be targeted, in accordance with theproblem statement of the company and the implementation measures. This chapter of study will be focused on the
limited aspects and methods such as improvement of cooperation, transparency and Independence, optimization ofwarehousing and storage space usage.Implementation plan: This chapter of the dissertation will be related to the chosen methods of leanmanagement and their implementation within the shipping and outsourcing functions of the company. However, itwill also help in evaluating and summarizing the learning of the overall research with regards to the business processof KG. Implementing changes in the organization will develop understanding of the importance of change and theeffectiveness of lean management methods., To emphasize its significance, the researcher will break the plan intosteps. Step wise process will assist the scholar in making clear description of change and implementation measureswith regard to choices.Conclusion: The conclusion will summarize the findings of the data collection, data analysis and changeprocess. This is important as it allows the scholar an opportunity to define the overall information included in thestudy. To make the conclusion effective, the scholar will focus on separating it into paragraphs related to eachchapter. This segregation of findings will assist the researcher in developing a clear and systematic understanding ofthe overall information. ANALYSIS OF LEAN MANAGEMENTLean ManagementAccording to Tandler, 2013, lean management plays a crucial role in managing successful businessfunctions because it helps firms to deliver functions in the same direction in order to serve customer demands and tomaintain a competitive advantages. It helps enterprises to achieve their purpose of delivering consumer satisfaction.Furthermore, it has been it has been identified that lean management is a set of values and principles which assistcompanies in enhancing their product values at every possible step. In accordance with the enhancement of goods, itcan be said that products are the asset to organisation. Therefore, it is essential for organisation to manage leanwhich is related to improving production function, manufacturing process. Further, change management, supplychain issue, technological advancement and employee turnoverb are another concern of lean management oforganisation. Lean management, with its 5 elementary principles, is known to offer significant benefits tomanufacturing firms. These five principles are value, the value stream, flow, pull and perfection. Forbes and Ahmed, 2010, stated that it is important for transportation and logistics firms to managestandardization, quality, cost effectiveness and growth. In accordance with this, to manage lean, it is important forfirms to follow certain rules. These can include the necessity of the organization’s work to be highly specific inrelation to sequence, timing, outcome and content. Further to this, it is important for management to maintain aneffective customer supplier connection in order to minimize the chances of waste and to maintain cost effectivenesswithin business functions. Establishing a connection with buyers is an important process since it is this that drivesconsumers’ perceptions of their products and services. Further, deriving path way of every logistic and shippingfunctions helps company in managing direct and simple management functions which is also beneficial inmaintaining the cost effectiveness of business functions. In contrast, Uygun and Wagner, 2011, stated thatimplenting and following rules is the lean plan which helps logistics and transportation companies to easily manage
their products and services. This can aid them in minimizing waste and optimising use of their resources andworking as per changing trends.However, the author explores the rule relating to improvement measures and managing continuous change.The scholar believes that whilst this is a predominantly scientific method, it can also be an effective technique forlogical and transformation firms. This method establishes safe management functions with regards to dynamicmarket trends. Likewise, the shipping and exchange services of Spedition Hendricks GmbH and Co. KG and ZumaBeach Trading are focused on marking; employing a technique whereby they label all their batches at the time ofexchange in order to prevent risk of waste, loss or theft. To make the labelling specific to them, the firm also enableswith article number to items at the time of individual packaging. On the other hand, the present application andmanagement styles of company end up wasting old garments due to changing trends. Therefore, to mitigate thisissue, the firm needs to implement the use of lean management, as this offers different applications of managing safeproducts and logistic services, like value stream mapping 5S. Thus, it could be suggested that implementing leancould assist the firm in managing their product waste due to changing trends and changing articles constantly.KaizenMartin and Osterling, 2014, noted that Kaizen is tool for lean management which assists the organization ininstances where the improvement of a firm is related to its employees’ motivation empowerment and collectiveefforts. This tool allows the organization to set measures for improvement with the aim of enhancing employeeefficiency, incremental changes and reducing the manual workload in manufacturing processes and so on. Kaizenmanages change from top level of the organization (the CEO) down to the bottom (assembly line worker). However,can be an especially effective process when employed in the context of logistical and purchasing services. Inaddition to this, it helps management in setting cross-sectional boundaries in the supply chain, which serves toremove the chance of overlapping and missing goods which are supplied in batches.
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