Course Overview
This highly informative training course will explore key concepts and solutions that can be employed to optimize the balance between supply chain responsiveness and the costs required to deliver desired business results. Supply chain professionals continue to be pressured to deliver superior operational results while at the same time reducing costs. They need to be able to ensure their organizations become industry pacesetters, by better managing their supply chains to achieve reduced costs, whilst at the same time, improving service levels.
Nonetheless, reducing supply chain costs is an effort that can be fraught with risk and global trade has brought about proportionally high levels of risk and uncertainty. Risk is found in all supply chains, but with analysis, preparation and action, these risks can be avoided, managed, or deflected.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this interactive course, the attendees will be able to:
- Analyze the effectiveness of their firm’s supply chain practices.
- Determine the Best Strategy for Inventory Management.
- Create an inventory strategy that speeds cash flow.
- Evaluate and work with suppliers to deliver tangible business results.
- Use analytical tools to identify supply chain risk.
- Make cost and service improvements.
- Use risk management tools and techniques.
Target Audience
- Supply chain professionals.
- Sourcing, procurement, 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 the supply chain.
Methods of Delivery
This training course will combine:
- Presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between participants relating to their individual interests.
- Practical exercises.
- Video material case studies.
- Presentations and group discussion in an active and participative way supported by reading and reference materials.
All participants receive a comprehensive binder containing copies of the presentation slides, handouts, and other course material.
Course Details
- Course Date: 15-17 September 2020
- Number of Days: 5 Days
- Timing: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Language of the Course and Material: English
- Venue: Hotel Venue or Virtual Training
- Certificate: Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.
