‘Introduction to Supply Chain’ is a seminar designed for those interested in acquiring a general background of key components, concepts and approaches generally used within the Supply Chain Management. The focus of the course is on highlighting the elements that makes the Supply Chain a strategic collective effort for any organization.

The seminar will also show you how you can improve bottom line results through a better team effort among all participants of your Supply Chain.

Who should attend:

Managers responsible for the different components of the Supply Chain, in particular those representing the following areas: purchase, production, distribution, warehouse, operation planning and sales.

How your organization will benefit:

1. Develop a common understanding of your company's Supply Chain among the different departments/functions of your organisation. 
2. Increase the level of commitment of your employees on the overall performance of your Supply Chain.
3. Enhance the communication between departments by developing a common Supply Chain vocabulary. 
4. Create the basis for the development of a Supply Chain strategy. 

             Main  topics       

Duration:  1 1/2 day                    Maximun number of participants: 10

For many companies, the operational and financial success depends on an efficient stock management. The level of stock affects cost of products. In fact, having inventories in hand can cost as much as 20 to 40 percent of their value per year. Therefore, carefully managing stock becomes, not only a customer service issue, but also a financial requirement.  

"Inventory Management Optimization' will allow participants to understand the basic concepts for a good inventory management and the main elements needed for an efficient material planning.

Who should attend:

Managers involved in optimization of its inventories, in particular those representing the following areas: business and strategy planning, production and operation management, procurement, Supply Chain management, marketing and sales.

How your organization will benefit:

1. Better understanding of the fundamentals of inventory management.
2. Apply good practices and techniques to optimizing inventory performance
3. Link good stock management to top class Supply Chain  
4. Understand the economic aspects of inventory management
5. Define scorecard-based measurement system 

           Main  topics