On completion of this course you should be able to: 

• Find out how your supply chain processes fit into your company's big picture—using best-in-class processes
• Explains Why the heart of their supply chain is the flow of merchandise
• Identify the wide scope of supply chain functions in their enterprise
• Clearly explain industry terms that demystify the jargon
• Discuss the financial implications of supply chain management
• Gain an understanding of the ins and outs of demand and supply planning, transportation, and warehouse management, reverse logistics management, and collaboration

COURSE OUTLINE

What Is a Supply Chain?

• Definitions
• Physical Manifestation of a Supply Chain
• Elements of a Supply Chain Model

Scope of the Supply Chain

• Core Supply Chain Functions
• Extended Supply Chain Functions
• Supply Chain: Planning versus Execution
• Overview of the Supply Chain Landscape

Supply Chain Network Design

• Inputs and Outputs of the Supply Chain Network Design Process
• Related Sub processes

Demand Planning

• Demand Forecasting
• Allocation Planning

Supply Planning

• Inventory Planning
• Replenishment Planning
• Production Planning
• Logistics Capacity Planning

Supply Management

• Strategic Sourcing
• Replenishment Execution
• Production Scheduling
• Supplier Performance Management
• Global Trade Management

Transportation Management

• Transportation Planning and Execution
• Freight Audit and Verification
• Fleet Management

Warehouse Management

• Inbound Warehouse Operations
• Outbound Warehouse Operations
• Warehouse Inventory Management
• Yard Management
• Warehouse Labor Management
• Slotting Optimization
• Billing Management and Cost Allocation

Reverse Logistics Management.

• Returns Disposition Determination
• Logistics Planning and Execution for Returns

Supply Chain Collaboration

• Collaborative Planning Processes
• Collaborative Execution Processes
• Collaborative Performance Management

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.

This course is available in the following locations:
Nigeria - $5000
Rwanda - $7000
UK - $8000
USA - $8000