Supply Chain Management - Level 1

This Supply Chain Management - Level 1 course will cover:

Understanding the Supply Chain

• Overview of supply chain functions within the organisation
• Supply chain management definitions
• The golden rules of supply chain management
• Supply chain models and types
• The global supply chain and integration

Role and importance of the Integrated Supply Chain

• Fundamentals of Procurement
• Fundamentals of Logistics
• Fundamentals of Warehouse Management
• Fundamentals of Transportation
• Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Introduction to the principles of SRM
• The importance of the buyer/supplier relationship
• Developing the SRM strategy
• Collaboration and joint working
• Motivating suppliers and continuous improvement

Goals and objectives of Supplier Management

• Key roles and responsibilities
• Identify and agree deliverables from suppliers
• Aligning the goals with the procurement strategy
• Involving the relevant stakeholders
• Identifying risks and their impact/probability

The Strategic Warehouse

• Defining the role and responsibilities of the warehouse function
• Utilizing the supply chain compass within the warehouse
• Space allocation and product driven category management strategies
• Inventory management strategies – including optimum stock levels, obsolete/slow moving stock
• Effective forecasting and planning