Introduction
Overview
This course provides delegates with an in-depth:
review of the critical success factors within Supply Chain Strategy from the Value Chain concept, through to establishing effective process and informational flows, and concludes with improving supply chain resilience in the face of global change and threats both current and future.
exploration of the key elements within successful supply chain management including forwarding demand planning techniques and approaches, effectively enhancing efficiency, managing bottleneck situations and concludes with the development and enhancement of effective risk management within the supply chain environment.
understanding of global logistics management, from the impacts upon supply chain efficiency, through to the use of hub strategies, and fleet management whether in a house or via a 3PL or 4PL outsource arrangement.
The course includes site visits to organizations relevant to the course so delegates can develop an understanding of how their contemporaries function in the real world.
The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to applying the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.
Agenda
Understand Supply Chains and Value Chains
The Concept of the Supply Chain
The Value Chain Concept
The role and contribution of the Supply Chain upon organizational competitive strategy
Supply Chain Strategy – Process and Data Flow
Procurement – The Gateway to the Supply Chain
Establishing an effective Process Flow
Establishing an effective Data flow
Supply Chain Strategy – Resilience and Efficiency
The link between supply chain efficiency and supply chain resilience.
The application of MRP and ERP Systems within Supply Chain Management.
Effective Business Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery in Supply Chain Management.
Site visit
Industrial visit to a relevant organization.
An insight into the internal working of companies.
An opportunity to learn through interaction with practising professionals.
Supply Chain Management – Enhancing Responsiveness
Demand Forecasting techniques
The impacts of volume, variation and demand
Use of SCADA Systems to enhance efficiencies
Supply Chain Management – Improving Flow
Key Supply Chain Diagnostic Tools
Effective identification and management of “Bottlenecks”
Establishing cycle time and continuous improvement
Supply Chain Management Techniques
Kaizen
Lean, Agile, Lagile Supply Chain Structures
Supply Chain Risk
Site visit
Industrial visit to a relevant organization.
An insight into the internal working of companies.
An opportunity to learn through interaction with practising professionals.
Role and Contribution of Logistics within the organization
Effective Management of Inbound Logistics
Effective Management of Outbound Logistics
Managing Logistics Assets
Key data flows within Logistics Management
Use of Hub Strategies
Reducing Logistics Cost Base techniques
Global Logistics Management
Managing Multi-Modal Logistics
Effective use of Incoterms 2020
Use of Reverse Logistics and Backhaul
Site visit
Industrial visit to a relevant organization.
An insight into the internal working of companies.
An opportunity to learn through interaction with practising professionals.
Course Review
Summary and recap of key learning objectives
Action Planning
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
Supply Chain Managers
Procurement Practitioners
Risk Managers
Quality Managers
Business Improvement teams
Logistics & Distribution Managers
Freight Expediters
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will:
Appreciate and apply Value Chain concepts.
Effectively establish and enhance process and data flows.
Build and enhance Supply Chain Resilience and the ability to meet current and future state changes and threats.
Understand and apply effective forward demand planning techniques.
Develop improved supply chain efficiency and continuous improvement.
Effectively manage supply chain risk.
Effectively manage global multi-modal logistics.
Appreciate and utilize hub strategies to improve customer lead time and satisfaction whilst reducing the cost to serve.
Utilize effective fleet management techniques.- Develop and enhance effective inventory control and stock management/analysis techniques.
Develop a practical perspective on contemporary work practices in your field.
Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.
