Supply Chain Management
Objectives
Be ready to plan demand requirements and calculate available-to-promise quantities
Apply key demand planning concepts including ABC analysis and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
Implement generic pull systems and supermarket concepts to improve material flow
Manage inventory effectively and achieve optimum inventory cost using proven techniques
Apply core principles of inventory management to support operational efficiency
Key Contents
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Definition and scope of Supply Chain
Understanding the Bullwhip Effect
Introduction to Planning and Inventory Control
Functions and objectives of planning
Key planning activities and steps
Introduction to forecasting
Taxonomy and procedures of forecasting
Forecasting techniques
Introduction to aggregate planning
Aggregate planning strategies:
Level strategy
Chase strategy
Mixed strategy
Subcontracting strategy
Who Should Attend
SCM professionals and anyone in the organization who is required to have Supply Chain Management skills and knowledge to implement effective and efficient supply chain practices.
