Introduction to Global Supply Chain Systems

Course Description

This short course provides a total system approach to global supply-chain/logistics management. It begins by reviewing organizational systems and their process based hierarchy and ends by presenting a sound model for an effective industry supply chain. Further, it explores the global logistics topics and strategies in detail. Activities involved in physically moving raw materials and finished goods inventory from point of origin to point of use or consumption, through every tier of supply chain system, are discussed. Areas covered will include: the role of supply chain or logistics in the economy and organization; global logistics/supply chain management and strategies; performance metrics in the connected world; transportation; and customer service.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Intended Audience

This course is intended for top executives and mangers; Managers/Directors of logistics/supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and shipment/delivery departments or processes; Managers of transportation and warehousing; Plant Managers and Operations Coordinators; Production Planners and Managers; Managers of information technology; specifically those who work with ERP, MRP II, and CRM systems; Sales Managers and new business Directors; Employees for forecasting, master production scheduling, and capacity planning; Raw materials and finished goods inventory control Mangers (shipping and receiving); and Accounting Managers

Course Duration:

Two days - May 12 & 13, 2005 at client's site

Student Enrollment:

Minimum 6, Maximum 20

Delivery Method:

Instructor led lectures, discussions, and exercises.