COURSE DESCRIPTION
As supply chain executives become more instrumental in supporting long-term strategic objectives, they need to complement traditional supply chain operational knowledge with a more strategic view of their role in delivering aligned results to the business. Learn about different lenses of strategic planning applied to supply chain management and the specific implications on supply chain operations.
During the course, attendees will have several opportunities to assess their current supply chain strategy, formulate a new one, discuss about keys to implement a demand driven supply chain strategy, and how to review and align one.
For the duration of the course, participants will have the opportunity to work with an extended simulation game of a fictional company, and see the impact of supply chain strategic decisions in real time, while monitoring their ability to manage uncertainty and deliver financial results for the firm.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Those responsible for determining the future position of supply chain strategy, executing specific supply chain processes that must support specific business initiatives, innovating supply chain strategy to better align with operational goals, understanding the strategic impact of supply chain decisions in the firm and the extended enterprise network and advising clients about their specific supply chain strategic positioning.
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
- Learn how supply chain management fits in the overall strategy of the firm in the context of its extended business network.
- Assess the firm’s current strategic position in supply chain operations and reframe current supply chain operations to align with the firm’s objectives
- Understand the key elements of demand sensing and forecasting, demand shaping and demand response and operations
- Understand the role of technology in supporting demand driven supply chains
- Understand how to develop a demand driven supply chain strategy and how this strategy integrates with corporate strategy
WHAT IS COVERED
- Strategic Frameworks for Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Aligned Strategies for Supply Chain Management
- Demand-Driven Supply Chain (DDSC): Definition and Core Components
- Supply Chain Simulation
- Core Operating Processes (I): Demand Sensing and Forecasting
- Core Operating Processes (II): Demand Shaping: Alignment with Commercial/Operational Strategies
- Supply Chain Simulation
- Core Operating Processes (III): Demand Response and Supply Chain Operations
- Supply Chain Simulation
- Developing a Demand Driven Supply Chain Strategy and Integration with Corporate Strategy
- Technology and its Role in Supporting Demand Driven Supply Chains -Supply Chain Simulation
ON-CAMPUS COURSE MATERIALS
Participants receive a course notebook.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
None.
REQUIRED MATERIAL
Laptop computer and calculator to be provided by the student.
CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
This course is part of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate and can also be used towards the Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management (SSSM) Certificate.
PROGRAM TIMES
On the first day, please check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.
- First Day (8:30am-5:00pm)
- Second Day (8:00am-5:00pm)
- Third (8:00am-5:00pm)
- Fourth/Last Day (8:00am-12:00pm)