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Supply Chain Management Workshop(SCM-102)

3 Days Classroom Workshop - 21 CPD Hours

This 3-day workshop focused on transforming supply chain operations into a source of competitive advantage. It is a sequel to SCM 101 and uses hands-on experiential activities to build lasting behavioral change. Through a combination of interactive discussions, case studies, research, and immersive exercises, this workshop provides a practical, hands-on approach to Supply Chain Management development.  This intermediate workshop is designed for:  
 

  • Graduates of the predecessor course SCM 101: Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management 

  • Supply Chain Managers

  • Quality & Operations Managers

  • Business owner and Improvement Teams

  • Project Managers in Logistics & Procurement
     

Core topics covered include:
 

Driving Efficiency – The Foundation of Profitability:  Streamlining core operations to maximize capital turnover and reduce waste.

  • Strategic Fit & Performance Metrics – Aligning supply chain strategy with organizational goals and establishing common performance metrics.

  • Inventory Optimization – Advanced inventory deployment strategies, including pooling, postponement, and JIT management.

  • Lean Operations & Automation – Utilizing automation and robotics in warehousing and logistics to minimize costs while maintaining service levels.

  • Workshop Activity: Supply Chain Simulation (e.g., LINKS) to apply high-level decision-making across suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers.
     

Enhancing Agility – Responsive Supply Networks:  The ability to respond rapidly to demand fluctuations and market vulnerabilities.

  • Demand Forecasting with AI – Implementing AI and machine learning for predictive analytics to better manage capacity and demand patterns.

  • Digital Twins & Simulation – Using digital twins for scenario simulation to optimize dynamic routing and resource reallocation.

  • Agile Vendor Management – Strategies for resolving vendor issues, managing contracts, and building flexible supplier relationships.

  • Scenario-based "War Game" where teams adapt to sudden demand spikes or labor shortages in real-time.
     

Building Risk Resilience – Future-Proofing the Chain:  Identifying, assessing, and mitigating internal and external disruptions.

  • Risk Identification & Assessment Frameworks – Mapping supply chain vulnerabilities (operational, geopolitical, and cyber) using ISO 31000 standards.

  • Mitigation & Recovery Planning – Designing resilient networks through diversification, redundancy, and inventory buffering.

  • Ethics & Governance – Ensuring social and environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance in global sourcing.

  • Developing a "Risk Management Roadmap" for your specific organization, including a crisis management response protocol.

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