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 Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.