This course provides delegates with an in-depth:

• exploration of the key elements within successful supply chain management including: forward demand planning techniques and approaches, effectively enhancing efficiency, managing bottleneck situations and concludes with the development and enhancement of effective risk management within the supply chain environment.
• understanding of global logistics management, from the impacts upon supply chain efficiency, through to the use of hub strategies, and fleet management whether in house or via a 3PL or 4PL outsource arrangement.

The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

Agenda

Supply Chain Management – Enhancing Responsiveness

Demand Forecasting techniques

The impacts of volume, variation and demand

Use of SCADA Systems to enhance efficiencies

Supply Chain Management – Improving Flow

Key Supply Chain Diagnostic Tools

Effective identification and management of “Bottlenecks”

Establishing cycle time and continuous improvement

Supply Chain Management Techniques

Kaizen

Lean, Agile, Lagile Supply Chain Structures

Supply Chain Risk

Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory Management

Ensuring data and informational flows

Ensuring Supplier Process capability

The future of JIT

Role and Contribution of Logistics within the organization

Effective Management of Inbound Logistics

Effective Management of Outbound Logistics

Managing Logistics Assets

Key data flows within Logistics Management

Use of Hub Strategies

Reducing Logistics Cost Base techniques

Global Logistics Management

Managing Multi-Modal Logistics

Effective use of Incoterms 2020

Use of Reverse Logistics and Backhaul

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Environmental aspects of Supply Chain

Corporate Social Responsibility within the Supply Chain

Diagnostic toolkit and reporting

Course Review

Summary and recap of key learning objectives

Action Planning

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Supply Chain Managers
• Quality Managers
• Business Improvement teams
• Logistics & Distribution Managers
• Freight Expediters

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will:

• Understand and apply effective forward demand planning techniques.
• Develop improved supply chain efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage supply chain risk.
• Effectively manage global multi-modal logistics.
• Appreciate and utilize hub strategies to improve customer lead time and satisfaction whilst reducing the cost to serve.
• Utilize effective fleet management techniques.Develop and enhance effective inventory control and stock management/analysis techniques.
• Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.