A Complete Package
This Supply Chain Management course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching which will arm you with the knowledge required to work more effectively with customers, suppliers, and coworkers.
The curriculum for this class includes topics required by those seeking to leverage the best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management.
Leveraging a powerful, yet easy to navigate, learning management system, this course provides a variety of educational techniques. Examples include video presentations, articles, podcasts, and discussion forums.
Two Options for Supply Chain Management
- 100% online, with 24/7 access to the learning management system and optional check-ins with your instructor
- Customized programs for organizations with 8 to 16 candidates – your chance to learn, debate, and begin making immediate improvements
One Hot Topic
“One of the hottest tickets in business schools these days isn’t consulting jobs or investment banking positions; it’s a job that wasn’t on the radar just a few years ago: supply chain management.”
– Bloomberg Businessweek
What’s Involved
This course has everything you need:
- A package of online tools you will access through a state-of-the-art learning management system
- Assessments you can use to identify improvement opportunities for your organization
- Coaching from an instructor at every step along the way; you will not be alone on this journey of discovery
- A certificate of completion you can frame and display for all to see
For most people, the time investment will be about 8 to 12 hours per week for 7 weeks.
Prerequisite for Supply Chain Management
None.
7 Modules
1. Competitive Advantage
2. Creating Alignment
3. Demand Management & Customer Service
4. Supply Management & Capacity Planning
5. Material Planning & Procurement
6. Supply Chain Echelons
7. Supply Chain Strategy
Module 1
Competitive Advantage
What is Supply Chain Management?
Supply and Value Chains
Common Calculations
Competition
Order Winning
Module 2
Creating Alignment
Bullwhip Effect
Collaboration
Gaining Consensus
Sales & Operations Planning
Team Development
Module 3
Demand Management & Customer Service
Types of Demand
Safety Stock
Demand Forecasting
Demand Management
Customer Service
Module 4
Supply Management & Capacity Planning
Types of Supply
Supply Planning
Master Scheduling
Detail Scheduling
Capacity Planning
Module 5
<Material Planning & Procurement
Types of Inventory
Order Quantities
Material Planning
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Module 6
Supply Chain Echelons
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Transportation
Retail
Reverse Logistics
Module 7
Supply Chain Strategy
Developing a Strategy
SWOT Analysis
Maturity Models
Risk Management
Support
You won't be alone:
- Participants have telephone, email, and online support to discuss progress
- Instructors are experienced experts able to help participants respond to challenges
- The learning management system is easy to navigate and includes an extensive "help" feature
- Materials include templates and samples which significantly enhance effectiveness
Who Should Attend Supply Chain Management?
This program is designed for all types of individuals working in, or near, the supply chain processes for any organization.
Examples include:
- Anyone who comes into contact with customers or suppliers
- Anyone who impacts the flow of materials, services, or information
- Information technology professionals who build and support the systems used to manage supply chains
- Financial professionals who analyze and report on supply chain activities which impact the balance sheet and income statement
- Human resource specialists who recruit for relevant positions and support training, retention, and career development programs
- Those who will be part of improvement initiatives such as a lean transformation or implementing an ERP system
- Those just getting started in the field of supply chain management or a related discipline
- Those with experience seeking to learn about best practices and emerging trends
This course is ideal for those with an undergraduate degree and three or more years experience in one, or more, roles relating to sales, customer service, operations, logistics, procurement, scheduling, information technology, finance, human resources, or continuous improvement.
Register for 100% Online Class: Price = $800.00
Hybrid and Customized Versions for Supply Chain Management
Contact us for hybrid and customized options.
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