Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Senior Buyers

Supply Chain Supervisors

Purchasing Managers

Purchasing Officers and Managers in business, government, and the military

Any purchasing professionals responsible for all types of materials, equipment, and services

Identify how supply chain management relates to sourcing terminologies.

Understand the strategic, tactical, and operational levels of supply chain management.

Recognize the five stages of supply chain management and their importance.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of inventory management within the supply chain.

Understand the role and functioning of supply chain groups.

Track, monitor, and manage events within the supply chain effectively.

Getting Started with Supply Chain Management

• Introduction to supply chain management.
• Understanding the importance and role of supply chain management.
• Key terms in supply chain management (Part I).
• The interrelation between supply chain management and sourcing terminologies.
• Overview of the supply chain management process.

Understanding the Stages and Flows of Supply Chain Management

• Detailed explanation of the five stages of supply chain management.
• Understanding the different flows within supply chain management: product flow, information flow, and financial flow.
• The impact of these flows on the overall supply chain performance.
• The role of coordination and collaboration among different stages and flows.
• Case studies to illustrate the application of stages and flows in real-world scenarios.

Inventory Management in Supply Chain

• The role and importance of inventory management in supply chain management.
• Techniques for effective inventory management.
• The impact of inventory management on cost, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Leveraging technology for inventory management.
• Case studies on successful inventory management practices.

Levels and Groups in Supply Chain Management

• Understanding the three levels of supply chain management: Strategic, Tactical, and Operational.
• The role and responsibilities of different supply chain groups.
• Effective coordination among different levels and groups for optimal supply chain performance.
• Key terms in supply chain management (Part II).
• Case studies to illustrate the functioning of different levels and groups in supply chain management.

Monitoring, Tracking, and Event Management in Supply Chain

• The importance of tracking and monitoring in supply chain management.
• Tools and techniques for effective tracking and monitoring.
• Understanding supply chain event management: its role and significance.
• Developing strategies for effective supply chain event management.

Supply Chain Management Understanding

Sourcing and Procurement

Strategic, Tactical, and Operational SCM

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Monitoring and Tracking

Supply Chain Event Management