Strategic Supply Chain Management
- INTRODUCTION:
- This course will explore the key management tasks that are important in operating an effective and efficient Supply Chain System to generate the highest level of customer satisfaction and retention at the lowest cost. During the training, participants will gain new insights on how to apply business strategies to increase productivity which in turn reflects on the bottom-line.
- COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- To expose participants to the rich knowledge of SCM and its strategic role in corporate performance, develop a winning formula that is linked to the organization’s focus on the ultimate consumer/customer , closely track costs throughout the supply chain, develop measurements that will optimize supply chain efficiency and apply value oriented management techniques in supply chain processes.
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- COURSE MODULES AND AGENDA (WHAT WILL BE COVERED):
Introduction to Supply Chain Management:
Supply Chain (Definition)
Supply Chain Management (Evolution, Definition and Objectives)
Current trends in Supply Chain Management
Factors influencing Supply Chain networks
Alignment/Integration to business strategy
Supply Chain Management Essentials:
Elements of Supply Chain
Understanding Supply Chain Management key elements and objectives
Building blocks of a Supply Chain network
Supply Chain operations model
Forecasting
Negotiation
Supply Chain business process integration key processes:
Customer service management
Demand management and order fulfillment
Procurement/Purchasing -Supplier selection and relationship management
Manufacturing flow management/support
Product development and commercialization
Warehouse management
Physical distribution
Performance management/Benchmarking
Returns management
Understanding Logistics in supply Chain:
Logistics Planning hierarchy (Strategic, Tactical and Operational)
Setting Logistics strategy
Key operations in Logistics Function
International Logistics
Reverse Logistics
Third party Logistics (3PL) and Outsourcing reviewing options
Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain
Challenges addressed by Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
Distribution network
Distribution strategy
Information dissemination
Trade-offs in Logistics
Cash flow
Inventory management and Control
Just-in-time (JIT)
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Supply Chain measurement:
Business metrics
Types of supply metrics and measurement
Importance of alignment between business goals and supply metrics
Six sigma metrics
How to choose the right supply metrics
Overview and update:
Challenges of Global Supply Chain
Fishbone analysis
Lean Supply Chain Management
From Linear to Networked Supply Chains
E-commerce
Building and aligning capabilities
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Managing Directors, CEO’s, General Managers, Operations Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Finance Managers, Stores/Warehouse Managers, Transport Managers, Operations Managers, Logistics Managers, Inventory Managers, Procurement/Sourcing Managers, Planning Managers, Production Managers, Shipping Managers and Fleet Managers
- Appropriate for a wide range of industries: FMCG, Telecoms, Manufacturing, Production, Banks, Government Parastatals
Duration: 3 days
Lagos: Jun 7-9, Oct 18-20
Fee: N 150,000