Introduction

This is course is suitable for any IT, finance, business, or sales executive working for an organization where supply chain is a strategic discipline. It clearly explains how implementing the correct supply chain processes can help you to achieve your cost-reduction goals; and if you are someone whose job depends on achieving these goals.

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

Module 1: introduction.

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

Module 2: Supply Chain Planning

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

Module 3: Supply Chain Execution

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

Module 4: Supply Chain Collaboration

Collaborative Processes

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