Managing Transport and Fleet Operations
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Managing Transport and Fleet Operations Course
Introduction:
Welcome to the Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management program, where we delve into the essential strategies for acquiring materials, goods, equipment, and services with the aim of reducing operating costs while enhancing quality and productivity. In today's competitive landscape, organizations recognize the importance of strategic procurement and supply chain management as critical factors for success.
This program is designed to explore the key concepts that form the foundation of strategic procurement and supply chain management. We will start by examining the fundamental principles and best practices in procurement, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management. By understanding these core concepts, participants will gain insights into how to optimize their procurement processes and achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
As the program progresses, we will delve into leading-edge issues and emerging trends that confront organizations in today's dynamic business environment. Topics such as sustainable procurement, digitalization, supply chain resilience, risk management, and supplier relationship management will be explored. Participants will learn how to adapt their procurement strategies to address these challenges and leverage opportunities for improvement.
Real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises will be incorporated to provide a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze real-world procurement scenarios, apply strategic thinking, and develop actionable strategies.
By the end of this program, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of strategic procurement and supply chain management. They will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop and implement effective procurement strategies that drive cost savings, enhance quality, and improve overall productivity.
Whether you are a procurement professional, supply chain manager, or involved in related roles, this program will empower you to navigate the complexities of strategic procurement and supply chain management. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the latest concepts, address contemporary challenges, and unlock the potential for success in your procurement endeavors.
Course Objectives:
Participants attending the program will:
- Review the meaning of strategic procurement
- Be given examples of best practices in procurement
- Review how to obtain best pricing
- Be taught how to develop spend analysis
- Work with all of the supply chain players pays
- Consider Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Who Should Attend?
- Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement personnel
- Project, Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance, personnel who are involved in the planning, and execution of purchases and contracts
- Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals
- All involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities
- Those who need to develop their limited understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively
Course Outlines:
It Is Time for Procurement to Become Strategic
- Defining Supply Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- New Job Descriptions For Purchasing
- Identifying Competencies And Weaknesses
- Benchmarks For Purchasing
- Reengineering And Restructuring Organizations
Developing the Procurement Vision & Mission
- Developing The Strategic Plan
- Supplier Classification Systems
- Supplier Qualification Methods
- Developing Quantitative Evaluations
- Supply Chain Management
- Defining Strategic Supplier Alliances
- The Strategic Alliance Process
The Steps to Strategic Procurement
- Developing Spend Analysis
- Excel Tools For Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing Software
- Methods of Commodity Coding
- Commodity Management
- Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) For Procurement
- Supplier Performance Metrics
The Demand for Continuous Improvement in Total Cost of Ownership
- Driving Down Prices Through Cost/Price Analysis
- Determining and Tracking Cost Drivers
- Cost Containment
- Supplier Collaboration Technologies
- The E-Reverse Auction-What Is The Future?
- Improving the Purchasing of Maintenance, Repair, Operating (MRO)
Improving the Image of Procurement
- Developing and Maintaining a Customer Focus
- Integrating Procurement with Other Functions
- Strategies for Identifying and Managing Supply Risk
- Exception Management
- Basic Issues In Corruption and Fraud Prevention
- Increasing The Level Of Procurement Professionalism
Understanding What Logistics and the Supply Chain Are About
- Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management
- The interrelations and connections of Buying, Making, Moving, and Selling activities
- History and the development
- Understanding the Supply Chain dynamics
Models for Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
- The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Key Aspects and Rules of Supply Chain Management
- The cost/service balance
- Customer service principles
- Lead times throughout the supply chain
- Adding value
- Production options/changes
- Trade-off opportunities
The Benefits of Adopting a Supply Chain Approach
- Understanding the sub functional conflicts
- Benefits within and between functions
- Taking a supply-chain view of total acquisition costs
- Accepting that competitive advantage comes from the Supply Chain
How a Supply Chain Approach Changes Traditional Ways
- Looking at demand amplification, and the "Forester" effect
- Appreciating the effects of uncertainty and unresponsiveness)
- Seeing how we currently manage the supply chain
- Changing the way we manage the Supply Chain for effectiveness
Introduction:
Transportation activities can account for over 70% of organizational supply chain costs. Thus, it is vital that an organization gets the transportation function right, whether its ambition is to meet personnel mobility needs or to execute the delivery of goods and materials. In this course, we will examine the transportation function in a holistic manner. We start by outlining the requirements of successful fleet maintenance programs and workshops. We then describe the components of stringent fleet and driver safety programs and experiment with different capital budgeting and distribution routing techniques. We conclude with a thorough explanation of key fleet performance measures.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- State the objectives of fleet management and the role of the fleet manager
- Implement a fleet preventive maintenance program
- Determine requirements for efficient workshops
- Create fleet safety and driver selection programs
- Use capital budgeting techniques to perform vehicle replacement analysis
- Optimize distribution vehicle routes
- Write Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure the performance of the fleet
Who Should Attend?
Fleet managers and coordinators, maintenance managers and supervisors, transportation planners, fleet safety managers, and operations managers.
Course Outlines:
Introduction to Fleet Management
- Definition of fleet management
- Objectives of fleet management
- Costs associated with fleet management
- Maximizing customer service
- Fleet manager profile
Fleet Maintenance Management
- Roles and responsibilities in the maintenance
- Benefits of preventive maintenance inspections
- Scope of preventive maintenance programs
- Unscheduled maintenance
- Road calls
- Tire selection and management
- Parts and supply management
- Vendor versus in-house maintenance
Workshop Management
- Workshop layout
- Workshop tools
- Computing workshop productivity
- Facility requirements
- Bay space layout
Fleet Safety Management
- Elements of a safety program
- Reasons for accident prevention
- Driver selection criteria
- Fleet skill tests
- Road accident types
Vehicle Selection and Replacement
- Vehicle selection criteria
- Own or contract analysis
- Vehicle replacement analysis
- Capital budgeting techniques
Transportation and Distribution Planning
- Transportation fundamentals and optimization
- Factors affecting transportation decisions
- Network design options
- Routing of distribution vehicles
Measuring and Improving Fleet Performance
- Fleet measurement system
- Transportation costs
- Cost ratios
- Transportation asset productivity
- Financial and quality indicators
- Cycle time indicators
- Measuring and improving fleet utilization
Managing the Logistics and Transport Environment
- Internal structures and processes
- External factors
- Stakeholder interests
- Marketing and commercial needs
- Legal issues
- Environmental issues