Supply Chain Management
Objectives
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Be ready to plan demand requirements and calculate available-to-promise quantities
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Apply key demand planning concepts including ABC analysis and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
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Implement generic pull systems and supermarket concepts to improve material flow
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Manage inventory effectively and achieve optimum inventory cost using proven techniques
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Apply core principles of inventory management to support operational efficiency
Key Contents
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Introduction to Supply Chain Management
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Definition and scope of Supply Chain
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Understanding the Bullwhip Effect
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Introduction to Planning and Inventory Control
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Functions and objectives of planning
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Key planning activities and steps
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Introduction to forecasting
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Taxonomy and procedures of forecasting
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Forecasting techniques
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Introduction to aggregate planning
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Aggregate planning strategies:
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Level strategy
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Chase strategy
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Mixed strategy
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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.
