Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Supply Chain Planning. Reviewing the demand planning and supply chain network design.
- Cycle Counting. Discovering of best practices in inventory counting and reporting.
- Inventory Management. Understanding supplier segmentation, customer service expectations and lead times.
- Materials Management. Reviewing roles, responsibilities and alignment to demand frequency.
- Demand Patterns. Evaluating components of demand signals.
- Demand Planning and Forecasting. Reviewing forecast horizons and differentiating business forecasting versus demand planning.
- Inbound Logistics. Understanding of logistics, receiving and warehousing fundamentals.
- Conditioning. Determining when and how to engage appropriate internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Stakeholder Management. Identifying, engaging and managing stakeholders in a sourcing event.
- S&OP. Reviewing the full planning cycle.
- Measuring the Process. Understanding types of measures and target setting.
- Planning as a Process. Reviewing the cadence for improvement.
Virtual Class Schedule:
Day 1 - 10:00 am ET - 1:30 pm ET / 7:00 am PT - 10:30 am PT (3.5 hours), Break for Lunch
Day 1 - 2:30 pm ET - 6:00 pm ET / 11:30 am PT - 3:00 pm PT (3.5 hours)
Day 2 - 10:00 am ET - 1:30 pm ET / 7:00 am PT - 10:30 am PT (3.5 hours), Break for Lunch
Day 2 - 2:30 pm ET - 6:00 pm ET / 11:30 am PT - 3:00 pm PT (3.5 hours)
Who Should Attend:
This supply management training is ideal for fundamental & proficient level professionals involved in the various aspects of supply chain planning and execution. Understanding product and service supply and demand trends will enable a more robust strategic planning process. You will integrate data across the supply network and business units to ensure an optimized solution is delivered.