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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.
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.
• 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
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
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.
Module One: Course Overview
Module Two: Getting Started
Module Three: The Evolution of the Supply Chain
Module Four: The Basic Supply Chain Structure
Module Five: Supply Chain Drivers
Module Six: Aligning Your Supply Chain with Business Strategy
Module Seven: Managing Supply Chain Risks
Module Eight: Tracking and Evaluating Supply Chain Data
Module Nine: Troubleshooting Supply Chain Problems
Module Ten: Sharing Supply Chain Activities
Module Eleven: Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies
Module Twelve: Applying Lean Techniques to the Supply Chain
Module Thirteen: The Future of Supply Chain Management
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan