Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Supply chain and logistics management have been among the fastest evolving business disciplines over the past two decades. The continuous arrival of innovative concepts and techniques into the mainstream has resulted in a non-stop journey of learning and development for professionals in supply chain and logistics.
Description
We’ve designed an interactive, engaging program that covers everything from supply chain basics to cutting-edge trends. Participants will walk away from the course ready to optimize their organization’s supply chain and give them a competitive advantage in today’s fast-moving marketplace.
This course covers the latest essential practices in forecasting, planning, procurement, transportation, warehousing and logistics. It also covers the Supply Chain Operations
Reference (SCOR) framework for continuous performance improvement across the supply chain.
Course Objectives
• Recognize trends and modern practices in supply chain and logistics management
• Practice forecasting and inventory optimization techniques
• Appraise item categories and formulate appropriate sourcing strategies
• Describe the role and objectives of transportation management in logistics
• Use value adding warehousing techniques
• Apply the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for management of supply chain performance
Who is this Training Course for?
This exciting and innovative course is suitable for those in the organization, and not just in the supply chain, who have a responsibility to make improvements and save costs across the functions.
This course is suitable for Supply chain and logistics professionals, in particular those at the operational, supervisory and management level. In addition, this course is ideal for those seeking to complement their supply chain and logistics experience with the latest theoretical knowledge in preparation for assuming a higher position including:
• Supply chain professionals
• Sourcing, procurement, logistics and supplier management professionals
• Production and manufacturing professionals
• All of those who need an understanding of supply chain concepts that can deliver lasting value for their business
• All of those who need an understanding of the relationships between risk, cost and service in supply chains
How will this Training Course be Presented?
The programme is delivered as a blended learning solution consisting of Online components of self-directed learning supplemented by virtual classroom based lectures and workshops. An Online group collaboration portal has been established enabling delegates to post and respond to questions posed by facilitators and peers.
The Course Content
Module One: Course Overview
Module Two: Getting Started
- Defining the Terms
- Regulations and Resources
Module Three: The Evolution of the Supply Chain
- Vertical Integration Model
- Virtual Integration Model
- What’s Next?
Module Four: The Basic Supply Chain Structure
- The Links in the Supply Chain
- Making Connections
- Participants in the Supply Chain
- Designing Your Supply Chain
- The Bullwhip Effect
Module Five: Supply Chain Drivers
- Driving Success
- Choosing the Right Transportation Methods
- Making Connections
Module Six: Aligning Your Supply Chain with Business Strategy
- Identifying Your Market
- Making Connections
- Looking at Your Role
- Analyzing the Data
- Taking the Next Steps
- Making Connections
Module Seven: Managing Supply Chain Risks
Module Eight: Tracking and Evaluating Supply Chain Data
- Ratios and Formulas
- What is Benchmarking?
- The SCOR Model
- The Balanced Scorecard
- Supply Chain Management Dashboards
- Making Connections
Module Nine: Troubleshooting Supply Chain Problems
- Signs of Trouble in Your Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Best Practices
Module Ten: Sharing Supply Chain Activities
- Outsourcing, Insourcing, Offshoring, and Reshoring
- Third- and Fourth-Party Logistic Providers
- Building Partnerships within Your Supply Chain
Module Eleven: Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies
- What is Sustainability?
- Reducing the Impact on the Environment
Module Twelve: Applying Lean Techniques to the Supply Chain
- Lean 101
- Applying Lean to the Supply Chain
Module Thirteen: The Future of Supply Chain Management
- Top Trends
- Making Connections
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan