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Supply Chain Management (On-site)
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Onsite
Duration
3 days · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
28 CPD hours / points
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Overview

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, effective supply chain management is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and competitiveness. This course provides a structured and practical approach to supply chain management, equipping professionals with the skills to streamline processes, optimise logistics, and implement strategic solutions.

Combining theoretical foundations with real-world applications, this training explores best practices for managing key supply chain functions, including demand planning, supply network optimisation, operations planning, inventory management, and transportation and facility design.

This course is mainly offered as on-site delivery. Please enquire for more details.

Assessment details

Assessment

Included in course price

CPD

28 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Description

The Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management

  • Understand the core principles of supply chain management and their impact on business operations.
  • Trace the evolution of supply chain management and its influence on modern business functions.
  • Identify key supply chain components and their role within an organisation.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a supply chain system and recommend improvements.

Managing the Supply Chain

  • Differentiate between strategic and operational supply chain objectives.
  • Assess the impact of product design on manufacturing and distribution.
  • Implement synchronisation techniques for effective supply chain coordination.
  • Leverage information technology to enhance supply chain performance.

Supply Chain Management Strategies

  • Develop strategic approaches for supply chain location and production planning.
  • Compare centralised and decentralised distribution models and their advantages.
  • Understand risk pooling in supply chains and its impact on efficiency.
  • Align push and pull-based supply chain models with business needs.
  • Analyse and implement effective distribution strategies.

Supply Chain Partnerships

  • Recognise the value of strong partnerships in supply chain management.
  • Identify factors contributing to supply chain inefficiencies, such as the bullwhip effect.
  • Develop strategies for effective information sharing within supply chains.
  • Strengthen global supply chain networks through structured partnership approaches.

Supply Chain Planning and Inventory ManagementPlanning for Supply and Demand

  • Understand the importance of effective supply and demand planning.
  • Apply forecasting methods to predict customer demand accurately.
  • Implement aggregate planning strategies to balance cost, production, and demand.
  • Align supply chain activities with an organisation’s supply and demand methodology.

Inventory Management

  • Explore inventory management best practices and their impact on supply chains.
  • Assess cost factors influencing inventory levels.
  • Implement strategies to maintain optimal product availability.
  • Identify methods to enhance supply chain profitability through inventory control.

Supply Chain and e-Business IntegrationTechnology in Supply Chains

  • Understand how digital transformation and automation influence supply chains.
  • Implement technology-driven strategies to improve supply chain efficiency.
  • Leverage digital tools to enhance customer fulfilment and demand management.

Effective Supply Chains in an e-Business Environment

  • Develop cost reduction strategies for e-business supply chains.
  • Identify key revenue-driving factors in online supply chain management.
  • Apply supply chain methods to enhance digital business opportunities.

Supply Chain Transportation and Facility DesignTransportation Network Design

  • Evaluate the role of transportation networks in supply chain performance.
  • Compare different transportation modes based on cost, speed, and efficiency.
  • Select the best transport solutions for supply chain requirements.

Facility Network Design

  • Assess key factors influencing facility network design and strategic placement.
  • Develop effective facility networks to support business goals.
  • Adapt supply chain facility networks in response to industry shifts.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for professionals in:

  • Procurement & Purchasing
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • Production & Engineering
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Finance

Requirements

No prerequisites – open to all professionals seeking expertise in supply chain management.

Career path

Enhance your career prospects in logistics, procurement, operations, and supply chain strategy across various industries.

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