Abstract:
The objectives of this research were. First, they aimed to investigate the operational processes of the shipping department of the case study company. Second, they sought to streamline the workflow in the shipping department to reduce waste and inefficiencies. This involved analyzing the work processes of the outbound cargo reservation staff to identify redundancies and time-wasting activities. The study employed process flowcharts and analyzed problems using a Fishbone diagram or Cause-and-Effect diagram. Subsequently, the Lean methodology was applied to reduce waste and add value to the process, using tools such as ECRS. The application of ECRS principles included consolidating and simplifying processes, making the workflow more efficient. The primary goal was to reduce delays caused by the operations of the outbound cargo reservation department. A comparison of the workflow before and after the improvement revealed a significant reduction in the time required for the work processes. This reduction amounted to 55 minutes, and it was a direct result of the optimization of work processes through the principles of consolidation, simplification, and the integration of technological solutions. As a result, work processes became more efficient and productive.