By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Find out how your supply chain processes fit into your company's big picture
• 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

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

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

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

Collaborative Processes

• Collaborative planning processes
• Collaborative execution processes
• Collaborative performance management

Logistics Consultants, Logistics and Financial Managers, Accounting and Operations Managers, Third-Party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain and Logistics Managers and Professionals, Operations Managers, Logistics Professionals, Logistic Providers, Logistic Administrators, Logistics Planning and Inventory Managers, Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals, General Services Personnel, Purchasing and Procurement Managers, Retailers, Warehouse Personnel, Transportation and Distribution Managers/Personnel, Inventory and Warehouse Control Professionals, Freight Forwarders and Linear Specialists, Production Managers, Production Planners, Financial Managers, Project Managers, Distribution Center Supervisors, Line Managers, Fleet Managers, Fleet Supervisors, Fleet Operators, Fleet Inspectors