Supply Chain Management

The Gordon Institute of Business Science
Johannesburg, South Africa

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' One of the ways in which companies can build market share and increase return on investment is through the use of logistics to add value. Logistics can, in fact, be used to differentiate products and effectively lower the cost of doing business. An interesting twist to this new emphasis on the value-adding role of logistics is that the focus is on the supply chain. Thus, there is recognition that companies are usually part of a ‘pipeline�or supply chain that brings products to the ultimate user.
click here for a brochure


In its simplest context, the supply chain involves a company’s vendors and direct customers. Logistics plays an integral role in the supply chain. This course deals with the critical logistics supply chain issues and why companies find a supply chain perspective important to improving their competitive position in the marketplace. Participants will learn the key supply chain strategies and how these can be used to lower costs, add value for customers and increase the competitive standing of the firm.

Outcomes for delegates will be :

Improved understanding of the key global issues and challenges facing Senior Managers in Supply Chain Management
Increased understanding of the implications and future directions in Supply Chain Management
Improved knowledge of how to leverage logistics value into marketing strategy
Increased Supply Chain success through collaborative relationships
Increased understanding of the key issues and requirements for coordination of supply and demand across the supply chain
Increased understanding of how to use outsourced logistics services as a key strategy to improve supply chains and create customer satisfaction
The increased understanding of the strategic role of distribution and transportation operations in the supply chain and how these operations can be used to add value and increase competitive advantage
Increased understanding of how to deal with economic uncertainty & discontinuities in the supply chain
Improved understanding of sustainable ("green") supply chains and how companies are adopting sustainable design practices to stay operationally, socially and economically competitive in rapidly changing markets
Improved competitive standing through integration and application of Supply Chain Strategies.
Key focus areas

Issues & Challenges in Supply Chain Management
- Key Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts
- Critical Issues in Supply Chain Management
- Implications and Strategic Directions

Leveraging Logistics Value Into Marketing Strategy
- Value and Value Creation
- Creating Logistics Customer Value
- Marketing Strategy and Its Relevance to Logistics

Supply Chain Relationships
- Importance and Types of Supply Chain Relationships
- Supply Chain Success Through Collaborative Relationships
- Model for Creating Successful Supply Chain Relationships

Demand Management
- Demand Drivers & Concepts of Demand Management
- Coordination of Supply and Demand

Distribution Management
- The strategic role of the distribution center in the supply chain
- Value adding roles of the distribution center
- Strategies for competitive advantage in distribution

Transportation Management
- Strategic Transportation Management
- Transportation Management Process
- Optimising Transportation Decisions

Sustainable Supply Chain Design
- The "Greening" of the Supply Chain
- Sustainable Design Practices
- Economics of & Strategies for Sustainable Design

Customer Satisfaction Through Third Party Logistics
- Profile of the Third Party Logistics Industry
- Using Outsourced Logistics Services as a Key Strategy to Improve Supply Chains and Create Customer Satisfaction

...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:(011) 771 4000

School Address/Venue(s):

The Gordon Institute of Business Science
26 Melville Road
Illovo
Johannesburg
South Africa

Jobs & Resumes: Johannesburg
Houses & Roommates: Johannesburg
Travel Agencies: Johannesburg

Search other schools for Supply Chain Management training resources.

Negotiation
Board Leadership
Personal Leadership Plan
Sales Strategy
Key Account Management Plan
Stress Test Marketing Strategy
Aligning the Internal and External Brand for Competitive Advantage
Operationalising Strategy in Challenging Times
Project Risk Management
Project Management for Non Project Managers
Effective Project Leadership
Achieving Real ROI from your HR Capability
Using HR for Competitive Advantage
Crafting your Business Plan
Managing for Results

Notice: The course description on this page was captured from the Internet as historical reference or submitted by visitors. It was archived statically and not updated from day to day.
 

Tips: Schools can use this unlimited free web marketing service by submitting their course descriptions and school introductions. Two outbound links will be granted to each posting.