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Tendering and Procurement Best Practices Training Course
Introduction:
Welcome to the Supply Chain Management Basics training course, where you will gain a solid foundation in the field of supply chain management (SCM). SCM is a critical discipline that encompasses the management of supplies and processes throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, product, or business deliverable.
In this course, you will delve into the fundamentals of SCM, starting with an exploration of its evolution over time. You will gain insights into the historical developments that have shaped SCM into the dynamic discipline it is today. Additionally, you will learn about the importance of collaboration within the supply chain, understanding how effective coordination and communication can drive operational efficiency and enhance organizational performance.
Throughout the training, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the supply chain system impacts an organization. You will explore the various components and functions of the supply chain, and how they interact to achieve seamless operations. By grasping the interdependencies within the supply chain, you will be able to identify areas of improvement and implement strategies to optimize performance.
Furthermore, this course will equip you with the knowledge of leveraging technology to maximize the value of the supply chain. You will discover how technological advancements have revolutionized SCM practices, enabling enhanced visibility, streamlined processes, and data-driven decision-making. By understanding how to harness technology effectively, you will be able to unlock the full potential of your supply chain and achieve strategic organizational goals.
By attending this Supply Chain Management Basics training course, you will develop the ability to define organizational strategies that align with supply chain objectives. You will gain insights into how to synchronize the supply chain, ensuring that all stakeholders work collaboratively towards common goals. With a focus on practical application, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to navigate the complexities of supply chain management successfully.
Join us in this transformative learning experience, where you will acquire the essential knowledge and skills to excel in supply chain management. Whether you are new to SCM or seeking to enhance your existing expertise, this course will empower you to make informed decisions, drive operational efficiency, and contribute to the overall success of your organization.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this Supply Chain Management Basics Course, you will be able to understand:
- The strategic importance of good supply chain design, planning and operation for every firm.
- How good supply chain management can be a competitive advantage, whereas weaknesses in the supply chain can hurt the performance of a firm.
- Facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing as the key drivers of supply chain performance, and how these drivers may be used on conceptual and practical levels during supply chain design, planning, and operation to improve performance.
- Analytic methodologies for supply chain analysis, the managerial context in which these methodologies are used, and the managerial levers for improvement that they support.
Who Should Attend?
This Supply Chain Management Basics Training is uniquely designed to provide both strategic and tactical risk management insights suitable for Vice Presidents, Managing Directors, Division Heads, Executives and Specialists in the areas of:
- Risk Management & Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Manufacturing
- Operations
- Distribution
Course Outlines:
Building a Strategic Framework to Analyze Supply Chains
- Understanding the supply chain
- Supply chain performance: achieving strategic fit and scope
- Supply chain drivers and metrics
Designing the Supply Chain Network
- Designing distribution networks
- Network design in the supply chain
- Designing global supply chain networks
Planning and Coordinating Demand and Supply in a Supply Chain
- Demand forecasting in a supply chain
- Aggregate planning in a supply chain
- Sales and operations planning: planning supply and demand in a supply chain
- Coordination in a supply chain
Planning and Managing Inventories in a Supply Chain
- Managing economies of scale in a supply chain: cycle inventory
- Managing uncertainty in a supply chain: safety inventory
- Determining the optimal level of product availability
Managing Cross-Functional Drivers in a Supply Chain
- Sourcing decisions in a supply chain
- Pricing and revenue management in a supply chain
- Sustainability and the supply chain