Processes and Tools for Supply Chain Success
Processes and Tools for Supply Chain Success
Overview
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for mid- to senior-level managers and directors who have a need to use state-of-the-art processes and tools to better manage their organizations’ supply chains and key process areas. Those who work as functional counterparts in finance, information systems, manufacturing, or marketing will also benefit. Participant titles have included:
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- Section Leader and Manager
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Supply Systems Analyst
- Senior Director, Operations
- VP, Supply Chain
Program Benefits
- Improve your ability to:
- Understand the changing dynamics of global supply chains and their impacts on organizational performance
- Leverage appropriate tools and technologies to achieve supply chain success
- Implement supply chain processes and tools that better manage the flows of products and information
- Recognize the benefits that can result from demand-driven supply chains and those that successfully align with sales, operations, and manufacturing strategies
- Enhance supply chain effectiveness and improve financial results
- Align supply chain practices and priorities with overall organizational objectives
- Identify “game-changing” technologies in supply chain management
- Better manage closed-loop supply chains and enhance environmental sustainability
- Understand the imperative of leadership for successful implementation and results
Program Content
The organization of this program is based on the standard supply chain processes of PLAN, SOURCE, MAKE, DELIVER, AND RETURN which comprise the SCOR® Model. You will be introduced to important technologies and methods that drive strategic and operational improvement throughout the supply chain.
- Tools Relating to the SCOR® Model
- Overall supply chain process flow represented by the SCOR® Model
- Preferred metrics and analytics to drive maximum performance in key supply chain process areas
- Tools for the PLAN process
- Planning processes
- Evolution of MRP, S&OP, and IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Measuring the process
- Modeling and designing global supply chain networks
- Importance of transforming supply chains
- Public/private sector comparisons
- Tools for the SOURCE process
- Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
- Risk management processes
- Effective approaches to improved purchasing and procurement
- Sourcing and savings analysis
- Landed cost models and global trade management
- Tools for the MAKE process
- Focus on manufacturing and operations tools and technologies that relate to overall supply chain priorities
- Need for alignment of supply chain and manufacturing processes with overall organizational goals and objectives
- Opportunities for supply chain capabilities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes
- Evaluation of in-house vs. contract manufacturing
- Tools for the DELIVER process
- Effective approaches to improve warehouse and transportation efficiency and effectiveness
- Current tools and technologies relating to mobility, automation, and digitization
- Metrics and analytics
- Carrier selection and transportation bid optimization
- Tools for the RETURN process
- Closed-loop supply chains and “circular” supply chains
- Managing returns processes for improved sustainability and ESG compliance
- Re-manufacturing processes
- Challenges of Tool Implementation — Putting theory into practice
- Importance of organizational and personal leadership
- Real-world cases and examples in supply chains
- Supply chain design and simulation
- Managing for continuous supply chain improvement
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Great mix of academia and real life examples; great class participation and great instructors. I found this course to be very relevant to my current job activities.Cindy Ambrose Project Manager, Logistics, The Hershey Company
Value For You and Your Organization
You will leave this short course with better knowledge of state-of-the-art processes and tools for managing performance improvement across each major function and process area of your supply chain.
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Pre-work
You'll have access to a personal learning portal where you will obtain pre-program assignments, travel support (if applicable), and a list of fellow participants. Pre-work prepares you to immediately engage in content and learning allowing for a more effective application of knowledge.
Practical Content
Our learning experiences pair practical action learning and coaching with new knowledge, tools, and perspectives. We'll explore current, real-world examples of how organizations around the globe address critical challenges and how it may relate to yours.
Led by Experts
Plug into our network of thought leaders. Our award-winning teachers, researchers, consultants, and practitioners understand today's leaders and the critical challenges they face. They will work with you to offer guidance before, during, and after each program.
Peer Networking
You'll learn as much from your peer cohort as you do from the instructors! The value of different perspectives coming from different organizations and their challenges are immeasurable.
Faculty
Expert executive faculty who have led significant change within the private and public sectors will provide models and frameworks to help you transform vision into and action plan for results.
Customize This Program
All programs can be tailored to your organization and team, and be delivered to groups of 10 or more. Contact us about custom program possibilities. Customize Request Info 800-311-6364
Additional Details
Our Learning Solutions Associate will be happy to hold a seat for you in this program. A reservation does not commit you to the program until you submit the registration form online. To reserve your spot, click the ‘Save my Seat’ button next the program’s offering, listed above.
Discount Rates
- 10%: Live Remote delivery
Eligibility
Tuition discounts are available for:
- DoD or government employees
- Penn State alumni
- Individuals who commit to earning a Professional Certificate
- Teams of three or more attending from the same organization
- CSCR Corporate Sponsors and other affiliated groups (with valid discount code)
After registration, you will receive access to your personal learning portal. There you can find the following information:
- Pre-program assignments, which prepare you for the program before the start date
- A list of program faculty and fellow registered participants
- Travel coordination and support, if applicable
Transfers
If an accepted Penn State Executive Programs applicant finds it necessary to transfer to another session of the same program, one transfer will be allowed with no charge if arranged more than six (6) weeks prior. Additional transfers, transfers to a different program, or transfers arranged less than six (6) weeks prior incur a charge of 10% of the current program fee.
The sponsoring company may identify a replacement candidate, but the replacement candidate must be accepted for the program through an admissions review.
Refunds
The following refunds will apply for withdraws if Penn State Executive Programs is notified in writing within the time period stated:
- Full refund with notification received more than six (6) weeks prior to start of the program
- 50% refund with notification received between two (2) and six (6) weeks before the start of the program.
- No refund with notification received two (2) weeks or less prior to the start of program.
Note: The registered participant or their agent must confirm all notification of withdrawals, transfers and substitutions in writing. If written notification is not received, the full program fee will be assessed.
Cancellations
The University may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other related charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges by airlines or travel agencies. In the case of postponement, as an alternative to a refund, program fees may be transferred to another session of that program.
If you have any questions or concerns about our cancellation policy, please contact us to discuss further.