Supply Chain & Logistics Management the International Impact & Returned Values

Throughout the seminar the rules for Effective Supply Chain Management are identified and discussed; along with relevant case studies and Best Practice guidelines.

It examines what logistics and supply chain management are fundamentally about and the key aspects established are that time is cash; movement to the customer is all that adds value, working with all involved pays, and that having to look outside of the box is fundamental. This seminar is aimed at both suppliers and buyers who need an overview of the key issues and drivers involved when viewing supply chains from a logistics/demand point of view. It will also explore how to change current methods and activities so that benefits are obtained.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Give knowledge of effective logistics and supply chain management practices
• Analyze and examine current operations
• Make organizational improvements

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for all Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and supply Chain Professionals, those who need to develop their understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management as well as those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively.

Course Outline

Day One
Understanding What Supply Chain and Logistics Management

• History and the development
• A view of the future
• Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management
• The interrelations and connections of Buying, Making, Moving, and Selling activities

Key Aspects Of Supply Chain Management

• Lead times throughout the supply chain
• Trade off opportunities
• Adding value
• The cost/service balance
• Customer service principles
• Production options/changes

Day Two
The Benefits Of Adopting A Supply Chain Strategy

• Accepting that competitive advantage comes from the Supply Chain
• Benefits within and between functions taking a supply chain view of total acquisition costs
• Understanding the sub functional conflicts

Day Three
Why a Supply Chain Approach Will Change Traditional Ways

• Changing the way we manage the Supply Chain for effectiveness
• Seeing how we currently manage the supply chain
• Looking at demand amplifications, and the "Forester" effect,
• Appreciating the effects of uncertainty and unresponsiveness

Day Four
Impacts to the Supplier/Customer Relationships

• Interfacing versus integrating relationships
• Eliminating internal and external barriers
• Practical effects on lot sizes/order quantities
• Reducing costs
• Sharing developments

Day Five
Implementation a Logistics/Supply Chain Management Approach

• Breaking down traditional silo/closed management
• Guarding against futures of higher stock levels and competition gains
• The "doing nothing" future, with “lessons from experience”
• The changes needed with suppliers and customers.
• The changes need to internal organization and management practices
• Potential action needed

Course Methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes

• ​(30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

Course Fees

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Course Timings

Daily Course Timings
08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea
08:20 - 10:00       First Session
10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks
10:20 - 12:20       Second Session
12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break
13:30 - 15:00       Last Session