Streamlining Supply Chain Success #253003

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Streamlining Supply Chain Success is a 5-day intensive course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to optimize supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. This course will delve into the latest supply chain management techniques, technologies, and best practices

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand supply chain fundamentals: including supply chain planning, sourcing, procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Implement supply chain strategies: to achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage.
• Leverage technology to optimize supply chain processes: using tools like ERP, SCM, and AI.
• Manage supply chain risks: and develop contingency plans for disruptions.
• Improve supply chain visibility and collaboration: to enhance decision-making and responsiveness.
• Measure and analyze supply chain performance: to identify areas for improvement.

This course is suitable for:
• Supply chain managers and directors
• Procurement professionals
• Logistics managers
• Operations managers
• Supply chain analysts
• Anyone involved in supply chain planning, execution, and optimization

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

• Introduction to Supply Chain Management:
o Definition and key concepts
o Supply chain processes and functions
• Supply Chain Strategy:
o Aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy
o Developing a supply chain vision and mission
o Identifying core competencies and capabilities

• Demand Planning and Forecasting:
o Demand forecasting techniques
o Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
• Supply Chain Network Design:
o Facility location and network design
o Distribution channel optimization
• Inventory Management:
o Inventory control techniques (EOQ, ABC analysis)
o Inventory optimization

• Sourcing Strategies:
o Supplier selection and evaluation
o Negotiation and contract management
• Procurement Processes:
o Purchasing and procurement procedures
o Supplier relationship management
• Sustainable Sourcing:
o Ethical sourcing and sustainable procurement

• Transportation Management:
o Mode selection and carrier selection
o Transportation planning and routing
o Freight consolidation and optimization
• Warehouse Management:
o Warehouse layout and design
o Inventory management and control
o Warehouse operations and productivity

• Supply Chain Risk Management:
o Identifying and assessing supply chain risks
o Developing risk mitigation strategies
o Business continuity planning
• Supply Chain Digital Transformation:
o Digital supply chain technologies (IoT, blockchain, AI)
o Supply chain analytics and data-driven decision making
o Supply chain visibility and traceability

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