GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING LEAN PRINCIPLES IN PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Supply management is an important part of any organization that needs to increase efficiency and minimize or eliminate redundant processes and waste. Lean principles are a popular approach to improving business processes around the world. Lean principles are Processes that reduce procurement costs reduce the loss and increase work efficiency It creates a working system in the use of process charts. to analyze the procurement management process and reviewing procedures that are not of value to correct and improve Encourage more flexibility in the management of supplies. To rearrange operations to reduce process time. Prepare parcels in advance to reduce delivery time. And responding to the needs of personnel in a changeable organization. There is personnel competency development that focuses on developing knowledge and skills in order to have the ability to solve problems and operate in a lean manner with efficiency. Applying Lean principles and tools to the procurement process not only improves procurement. But it also makes it possible to respond to user needs faster. It focuses on creating value to reduce wasteful activities. Including reducing the time and reduce the number of activities that occur within the operational process. It is also a guide to improve the efficiency of the overall operational process. Therefore, the application of Lean principles in the management of supplies is a good choice to increase stability and advancement in operational efficiency.