Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management is an integral part of most businesses and is essential to company success and customer satisfaction. Effective supply management boosts customer service, reduces operating costs, and improves the financial position of businesses.

This one day course gives delegates the required knowledge and understanding to confidently engage with the range of critical supply chain activities at an introductory level.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Management Personnel including Sales & Marketing, Master Schedulers, Planners, Buyers, Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management

HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT

This interactive session will provide an overview and background knowledge of the essential principles and concepts of Supply Chain Management and will create awareness of the challenges and hurdles that impact on Supply Chain Performance.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED

What is Supply Chain Management
    •    Identifying the Supply Chain
    •    Key Processes within the Supply Chain
    •    Creating Value through Supply Chain Management
    •    Supply Chain Performance Metrics.
The Role of Demand Planning:
    •    Supply Chain Dynamics
    •    Forecasting Principles
    •    Qualitative & Quantitative Forecasting;
    •    Measuring the Forecast
    •    The Role of Marketing
Demand to Supply - the Conversion Process:
    •    Sales & Ops Planning
    •    Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
    •    Materials Requirements Planning;
    •    Production Activity Control (PAC)
Finished Goods Management:
    •    Independent Demand Ordering Systems
    •    Customer Service Levels
    •    Safety Stock
    •    Distribution
    •    Replenishment Systems
Supplier Relationship Management:
    •    Benefits of Strategic Sourcing
    •    Strategic Relationships
    •    Alliances
    •    Creating Successful Relationships;
    •    Enhancing Supplier Performance
Elimination of Waste in the Supply Chain:
    •    Just In Time (JIT)
    •    TQM
    •    Lean

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