- Course Overview
- Course Outline
Supply Chain Management Process has taken the keen attention of all businesses in order to operate the business at optimum levels to maximize the profits which is the ultimate goal of every business.
“The better Supply Chain Management, the better Growth of the Business.”
This course is designed for the learners and professionals working in any function of Supply Chain Management whether it’s Sourcing, Production, Warehousing, Transportation, Supply Chain Management etc…
The Course is Beneficial for Learners/Professionals/Entrepreneurs of the following fields:
- Supply Chain Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement / Purchase
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Transportation
Chapter 1) Understanding Supply Chain Management
Topics Covered:
- Supply Chain Management
- Objective of Supply Chain Management
- Elements of the Supply Chain
- Participants in Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Overview
- Supply Chain Performance Drivers
- Push/Pull View of Supply Chain Process
Chapter 2) Sourcing in Supply Chain Management
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Sourcing
- The Purchasing Process
- Tactical Sourcing
- Category Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Sourcing Management Tools
- What is Outsourcing?
- Growth Drivers in Outsourcing
- The Tendering Process of Outsourcing
Chapter 3) Outsourcing in Supply Chain Management
Topics Covered:
- What is Outsourcing?
- Growth Drivers in Outsourcing
- Common Reasons for Outsourcing
- The Tendering Process of Outsourcing
Chapter 4) An Introduction to Strategic Sourcing
Topics Covered:
- Strategic Sourcing
- Visibility
- Objectivity
- Project Management Tool
- Strategic Sourcing Process
Chapter 5) Score Carding Suppliers
Topics Covered:
- Developing Selection Criteria
- Evaluating the Bid Portion of Supplier Proposal
- Developing the RFP Matrix
- Teamwork and Objectivity
Chapter 6) The Importance of Market Intelligence
Topics Covered:
- Types of Market Intelligence
- Benchmarking Data
- Understanding Market Pressures
- Components of Success
Chapter 7) The Context of Logistics
Topics Covered:
- Activities of Logistics
- Aims of Logistics
- Importance of Logistics
Chapter 8) Integrating the Supply Chain
Topics Covered:
- Pressures to Improve Logistics
- Improving Communications
- Improving Customer Service
- Integrating Logistics within an Organization
- Integration Along the Supply Chain
- Achieving Integration
- Strategic Alliances
- Vertical Integration
Chapter 9) Logistics Strategy
Topics Covered:
- Strategic Decisions
- Logistics Strategy
- Strategy Options
- Strategic Alliances
- Designing a Logistics Strategy
Chapter 10) Locating Facilities
Topic Covered:
- Importance of Location
- Choosing the Geographic Region
- Infinite Set Approaches
- Feasible Set Approaches
- Location Planning
Chapter 11) Warehousing and Material Handling
Topics Covered:
- Purpose of Warehouses
- Aims of Warehousing
- Ownership
- Layout
- Materials Handling
- Packaging
Chapter 12) Transport
Topics Covered:
- Mode of Transport
- Intermodal Transport
- Ownership of Transport
- Routing Vehicles
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