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This 5-day course provides a foundational understanding of supply chain management principles and practices. Participants will explore the key components of a supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods, and learn how to optimize the flow of goods, information, and finances.
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Course Duration
5 Days
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Course Type
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Course Details
This 5-day course provides a foundational understanding of supply chain management principles and practices. Participants will explore the key components of a supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods, and learn how to optimize the flow of goods, information, and finances. The course covers core concepts such as supply chain strategy, planning, execution, and control, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, integration, and responsiveness. Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, learners will gain insights into how leading companies manage their supply chains to achieve competitive advantage.
The course emphasizes the interconnectedness of various supply chain functions and the importance of a holistic approach. It explores the challenges and opportunities in managing global supply chains, including globalization, technology, and sustainability. Participants will learn how to analyze supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define and explain the key components of a supply chain.
- Understand the core principles of supply chain management.
- Analyze supply chain processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluate the impact of technology and globalization on supply chains.
- Develop basic supply chain strategies and plans.
- Apply supply chain concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Entry-level supply chain professionals
- Individuals interested in a career in supply chain management
- Operations managers
- Purchasing and procurement professionals
- Logistics and distribution personnel
- Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of supply chain management
Course Outline
5 days Course
- Entry-level supply chain professionals
- Individuals interested in a career in supply chain management
- Operations managers
- Purchasing and procurement professionals
- Logistics and distribution personnel
- Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of supply chain management
- Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design:
- Network design: Facility location, capacity planning, and distribution network configuration.
- Strategic sourcing and supplier selection.
- Vertical integration vs. outsourcing.
- Risk management in network design.
- Practical exercise: Designing a basic supply chain network considering cost, service, and risk.
Software demo: Introduction to supply chain network design software
- Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design:
- Network design: Facility location, capacity planning, and distribution network configuration.
- Strategic sourcing and supplier selection.
- Vertical integration vs. outsourcing.
- Risk management in network design.
- Practical exercise: Designing a basic supply chain network considering cost, service, and risk.
Software demo: Introduction to supply chain network design software
- Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design:
- Supply Chain Execution and Performance Measurement:
- Order fulfillment process: Order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Transportation management: Mode selection, routing, and scheduling.
- Warehouse management: Warehouse operations, layout design, and automation.
- Performance metrics: Key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supply chain visibility and tracking.
- Practical exercise: Calculating key supply chain metrics.
- Supply Chain Execution and Performance Measurement:
- Global Supply Chain Management, Technology, and Sustainability:
- Global supply chain challenges: Cultural differences, regulatory compliance, and currency fluctuations.
- Technology in supply chain management: ERP systems, blockchain, IoT, and AI.
- Sustainable supply chains: Environmental and social responsibility.
- Ethical considerations in supply chain management.
- Future trends in supply chain management: Industry 4.0, circular economy, and resilience.
- Case study: Managing a global supply chain during a disruption.
- Activity: Group project on developing a sustainable supply chain strategy.
- Global Supply Chain Management, Technology, and Sustainability:
