Supply Chain Management
London Business Training & Consulting
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 week
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
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.
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
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
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply effective forward demand planning techniques.
- Develop improved supply chain efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Effectively manage supply chain risk.
- Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.