Master the Development and Day-to-Day Management of a Modern Supply Chain!
Delving into detailed tactics and tools, Tactical Implementation of Supply Chain Management teaches professionals how to apply, fine-tune and successfully implement the concepts introduced in Functional Perspective of Supply Chain Management. By the end of this eight-week, 100% online course, participants will be fully versed in the procurement and operations aspects of supply chain management and well equipped to set up and run a supply chain in any industry.
Information-packed lectures and case studies help you master the skills and strategies that are essential for the successful management of a supply chain, while hands-on simulations reveal the implications of your business decisions and hone your problem-solving techniques.
Who Should Register?
Designed for those who have completed Functional Perspective of Supply Chain Management, this course shows students how to apply key supply chain principles and tactics. Whether your expertise is in planning, procurement, operations or logistics, Tactical Implementation of Supply Chain Management will enable you to improve your job performance and make more visible and valuable contributions to the supply chain as a whole.
What You’ll Learn
Strategically Implementing the Supply Chain
- Supply chain cost-management strategies, including activity-based costing (ABC) and value-chain analysis
- Global political and cultural impacts on supply chain strategy
- Outsourcing strategies and considerations
- Operations issues: business process management (BPM)
- Managing uncertainty: inventory safety planning and control techniques
Demand Planning for Supply Chain Management (SCM)
- Planning and implementation of business process outsourcing (BPO) initiatives
- Designing the supply chain infrastructure and “closed-loop” supply chain
- Designing and implementing reverse logistics systems
Sourcing and Contracting for SCM
- Sourcing strategies
- Managing risks through contract types
- Preparing solicitations and evaluating offers
Production, Distribution and Warehousing Aspects of SCM
- Advanced planning systems (APS) and supply chain optimization
- Theory of constraints (TOC) and critical chain thinking
- Operations issues: Lean Six Sigma, transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS)
Technology Issues in SCM
- Auto-ID considerations
- Selecting and implementing auto-ID solutions
- Supply chain planning and execution systems
Human Development, Infrastructure and Organizational Considerations for Mastering SCM
- Designing and implementing employee performance and development programs for SCM
- Organizational structures to support SCM
- Network supply chain design considerations in an uncertain environment