11. Lean Replenishment – Overview of non-value added activity in the procure to pay cycle and how to improve.
12. Lean and the Impact on Cost Accounting - Understanding traditional costing and pricing models and how to use them during Lean initiatives and cost negotiations.
13. Lead Times, the Hidden Cost Driver – The impact of lead times on costs and customers; strategies to drastically reduce lead times and associated costs.
14. Facilitating Lean Improvements with Suppliers – How to initiate and manage Lean Supplier engagements; Negotiating your cost reductions.