EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Duration

2 days

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Managing the supply chain has never been more challenging. It is a job that requires multiple roles and tasks to be performed to ensure the customers’ needs are met. Supply Chain Management Team members, being recognized for its increasing strategic importance, are constantly challenged to be innovative and effective in improving the competitive edge of their organizations.

This program is designed to let the participants see from the big picture standpoint of the importance of their contribution in shaping the competitiveness of their organizations. Next, the participants would be equipped with the knowledge and skills that will help and enable them to deliver the desired results.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE COURSE

Upon the completion of this program, participants would be able to :

• Understand the demands of our customers today and how they affect the supply chain management
• Be equipped with the latest techniques that will position your organization to be competitive
• Manage suppliers more effectively
• Improve your creativity in planning and implementing cost improvement programs
• Build positive working relationship and garner better support internally and externally through a better appreciation of the human factor

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Buyers / Purchasing Supervisors / Officers / Executives / Managers
• Material Supervisors / Officers / Executives / Managers
• Supply Chain Management Department Staff

Part 1 : Overview on Supply Chain Management

• Definition of SCM
• Customer Demands

How customers’ demand could shape your job role in your organization

• How you can contribute to play these roles effectively
• 5 basic activities of SCM

Part 2 : Supply Chain Management Stategies

• Effective Sourcing:

Sourcing Techniques

Explore creative ways of sourcing

Selection of the right supplier

Some criteria to look for

• Effective Cost Reduction:

Selection Techniques

Which item to reduce cost

Cost Reduction Techniques

• Effective Negotiation:

When to negotiate

The right approach and skills for successful negotiation

• Supplier Performance Rating:

Why is it important to evaluate suppliers

Scope

Which suppliers to rate

Who will form the team

Criteria

• Ship to Stock and JIT:

Why is it important to continuously reduce leadtime

Essential elements that will ensure successful implementation

• Key SCM Reports:

Key results area

Designing reports

• Quality Systems Requirement:

SCM’s contribution towards organisational quality certification

Some of the important elements to look for

Part 3 : Managing Work Relationships

• Managing & Dealing with different gender, personality, profession and culture
• Devising different communication styles
• Embracing positive values at work

METHODOLOGY

• Lectures
• Group Activity
• Case Studies
• Games
• Simulation / Role Play
• Question & Answer Session

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.