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17 - 21 Feb 2025

Barcelona (Spain)

Hotel : Grupotel Gran Via 678

Cost : 5250 € Euro

INTRODUCTION

In today’s competitive environment, the best supply chain will win. The chain that offers the highest value to its customers will have the competitive advantage. This requires a broader outlook than just the borders of the company. Indeed, it requires full visibility of all the players in the supply chain.  In this programme you will study:

  • The various processes in the Supply Chain
  • The structure of a Supply Chain
  • What makes a Supply Chain successful?
  • The role of inventory in the Supply Chain

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

  • To define and understand the concept of a Supply Chain
  • The role of inventory in the Supply Chain
  • Critically determine the amount of spare parts required
  • Determining the optimal inventory solution for spare parts
  • Implement creative ways of reducing working capital

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Participants will learn by active participation throughout the programme through the use of programme materials, exercises, questionnaires, training videos and discussion of “real life” issues in their organisations.

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

This programme covers essential skills that are necessary to plan, execute and control the Supply Chain. The programme begins with the concept of a Supply Chain and will discuss all the aspects relating to Supply Chain Management.

PROGRAMMEME OUTLINE

DAY 1 - The Concept of the Supply Chain

  • Historic overview of ancient supply chains
  • The concept of a Supply Chain
  • The five basic processes in a Supply Chain
  • Concept of the Value Chain
  • Performance measures in Supply Chain Management

DAY 2 - Supply Chain Planning

  • Setting up the infrastructure
    • Manufacturers
    • Warehouses
    • Transportation
    • Retailers
  • Different Supply Chain scenarios
  • Advance Planning and Optimisation
  • Inventory decisions in Supply Chain
  • Forrester effect

DAY 3 - Supply Chain Simulation

  • Day three will comprise of a Supply Chain simulation demonstrating the interaction between the different entities in the chain. Participants will get the opportunity to experience first-hand the working (or not!) of a supply chain. On completion, an analysis will be done of lessons learnt

DAY 4 - Inventory Decisions in Supply Chain

  • Analysing demand patterns
  • The effect of information on the Supply Chain
  • Inventory decisions:
    • What to stock
    • Where to stock
    • How many to stock

DAY 5 - Linking the Supply Chain Processes

  • Procurement
  • Operations
  • Warehousing & Distribution
  • Transportation
  • Return/recycling

 

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Training Course: Supply Chain and Inventory Management


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PU4066

17 - 21 Feb 2025

Barcelona (Spain) - Grupotel Gran Via 678

Hotel : Grupotel Gran Via 678

Cost: 5250 € Euro


  About Barcelona

Barcelona, the main city of Catalonia on Spain's east coast, is known for its fantastic weather and proud local culture. It is also Spain's second largest city and has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would expect. Among Barcelona's many attractions are the delicious seafood, stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It began life as a Roman city and has remained important ever since. Today, it is a buzzing city offering more than enough reasons to look for flights to Barcelona. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous sports teams plus great food, there's no shortage of ways to amuse oneself.


  Things to do and places to visit in Barcelona

Barcelona really does have something for everyone. The attractions of Barcelona include beautiful beaches to relax on, almost endless historical locations to explore, all the shops you could ever wish for, one of the world's most admired football clubs and world-class eateries - you may never want to leave. Luckily, with so much to do the city's compactness makes it easy to explore. Simply wandering through the streets is a great way to soak up the atmosphere.

Just some of the great things to do in Barcelona include:

  • Marvel at Gaudi's masterwork, the Sagrada Familia.
  • Sample the wide range of tapas in Barcelona's bars.
  • See the somewhat surreal architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
  • Wander through Park Guell, which offers great views over the city and out to sea.
  • See the Cubist master’s early work in the Picasso Museum.
  • Get lost in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, known locally as the Barri Gotic.
  • Browse the upmarket shops along the Passeig de Gracia.
  • Soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Cathedral of the Sea.
  • Watch the silky skills of FC Barcelona in a game at the Camp Nou.
  • Enjoy authentic paella with fresh seafood.
  • Climb Montjuic for spectacular views.
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