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SCDSupply Chain Dynamics
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Intermediate
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Course Overview
With markets that move at the speed of ecommerce, global companies must have a high-performing supply chain and logistics system. Learn the fundamentals in our Supply Chain Fundamentals program.
The purpose of this course is to study the critical issues in managing supply chains such as Supply Chain Design, Product Design, Sourcing & Supplier Alliances, Inventory Management, and Information Technology for Supply Chain Management, This course will help to understand how supply chain decisions impact the performance of the firm. The key will be to understand the link between supply chain structures and capabilities in a firm.
The purpose of this course is to study the critical issues in managing supply chains such as Supply Chain Design, Product Design, Sourcing & Supplier Alliances, Inventory Management, and Information Technology for Supply Chain Management, This course will help to understand how supply chain decisions impact the performance of the firm. The key will be to understand the link between supply chain structures and capabilities in a firm.
Key Takeaways
1
Use supply chain strategies and be able to implement these strategies in a variety of global business environments.
2
Utilize sophisticated methodologies to improve or optimize operations across a wide range of industries.
3
Execute advanced tasks associated with process design and improvement, transportation management, inventory management, and purchasing management.
4
Review actual supply chain management practices.
5
Gain functional knowledge of production and inventory management.
6
Able to manage global supply chain activities in effective way.
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Course Outline
PART 1
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
What is Supply Chain Management?
The Development Chain
Uncertainty and Risk Factors
Evolution of Supply Chain Management
Key Issues in Supply Chain Management
The Development Chain
Uncertainty and Risk Factors
Evolution of Supply Chain Management
Key Issues in Supply Chain Management
Introduction to MIT System Dynamics
Examine multiple supply chain models
Analyze the development and interaction between models
Prepare policies related to performance improvement
Analyze the development and interaction between models
Prepare policies related to performance improvement
PART 2
Inventory Management and Risk Pooling
Importance of Inventory
Stages of Inventory Control
Risk Pooling
Centralized vs. Decentralized Systems
Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain
Effective Forecasting
Stages of Inventory Control
Risk Pooling
Centralized vs. Decentralized Systems
Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain
Effective Forecasting
Supply Chain Design with Risk mitigation procedures
Mitigate the downside of supply chain disruption
Leverage and capture the upside of supply chain disruption
Leverage and capture the upside of supply chain disruption
Network Planning
Network Planning and Design
Inventory Positioning and Logistics Coordination
Resource Allocation
Inventory Positioning and Logistics Coordination
Resource Allocation
PART 3
Supply Contracts
Strategic Components
Contracts for Make-to-Stock/Make-to-Order Supply Chains
Contracts with Asymmetric Information
Contracts for Non-Strategic Components
Contracts for Make-to-Stock/Make-to-Order Supply Chains
Contracts with Asymmetric Information
Contracts for Non-Strategic Components
The Value of Information
Information Types
Bullwhip Effect
Information Sharing and Incentives
Information for the Coordination of Systems
Locating Desired Products
Lead-Time Reduction
Information and Supply Chain Trade-Offs
Decreasing Marginal Value of Information
Bullwhip Effect
Information Sharing and Incentives
Information for the Coordination of Systems
Locating Desired Products
Lead-Time Reduction
Information and Supply Chain Trade-Offs
Decreasing Marginal Value of Information
PART 4
Supply Chain Integration
Push, Pull, Push-Pull Systems
Demand-Driven Strategies
The Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies
Demand-Driven Strategies
The Impact of the Internet on Supply Chain Strategies
Distribution Strategies
Direct Shipment Distribution Strategies
Intermediate Inventory Storage Point Strategies
Intermediate Inventory Storage Point Strategies
Strategic Alliances
Framework for Strategic Alliances
Third Party Logistics (3PL)
Retailer-Supplier Relationships
Distributor Integration (DI)
Third Party Logistics (3PL)
Retailer-Supplier Relationships
Distributor Integration (DI)
Procurement and Outsourcing Strategies
Outsourcing Benefits and Risks
Framework for Make/Buy Decisions
Procurement Strategies
E-Procurement
Framework for Make/Buy Decisions
Procurement Strategies
E-Procurement
PART 5
Final Project
Finally, the students will engage in a series of more extended case studies and simulations that demonstrate these complex relationships. Actual case studies and examples from companies will be used to help students better prepare for actual situations.
In order to successfully complete this course, the students will need to submit a capstone project which will be related to their industry.
In order to successfully complete this course, the students will need to submit a capstone project which will be related to their industry.
Who Should Attend?
This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
Managers and executives in:
Supply Chain
Procurement
Contracts
Projects
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