Why Choose this course
This workshop dives into supply chain basics. Discover how to prioritize effectively and stay flexible while aligning with your organization’s goals. Learn about process frameworks and metrics, and master the art of building strong supplier relationships with clear agreements. Whether you are experienced or new to this environment, this workshop gives you a solid foundation in supply chain management.
“Supply chains compete, not companies”
– Martin Christopher –
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What does this course cover?
- Understand how to determine strategic priorities in supply chains
- Introduce the supply chain objectives of agility, adaptability and alignment, and implementation thereof
- Understand the use and pitfalls of process frameworks
- Understand the mechanisms available to drive performance within a business and across the supply chain
- Understand the balanced scorecard approach versus that of the “traditional financial approach”
- Understand the different types of supply chain metrics and the importance of capturing performance across multiple trading partners
- Describe the relationships and service level agreements required with suppliers
- Explain the current economic context in SA and internationally in relation to supply chain integration
- Discuss keiretsu and the importance of relations in the value chain
- Understand and apply SCM technology selection processes
- Implement continuous improvement in the SCM context
- Understand how to use strategic priorities in supply chains and SCM processes as a knowledge management tool
Is this course for me?
Career roles we recommend this course for
- Supply Chain Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Operations Managers
- Inventory Managers
- Demand Planners
- Distribution Managers
- Supply Chain Analysts
- Production Planners
- Purchasing Officers
- Logistics Coordinators
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Manufacturing Managers
- Operations Directors
Your course facilitator
Commerce Edge
Commerce Edge has been a leading provider of World Class Procurement and Supply Chain training since 2001. We have trained hundreds of public and private sector organisations and over 10,000 individuals on various aspects of World Class Procurement, Logistics, Operations and Planning in the context of the wider Supply Chain.
