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
About Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.