Introduction

The Supply Chain is the active management of supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.  Supply chain activities cover everything from product development, sourcing, production, and logistics, as well as the information systems needed to coordinate these activities. Organisations involved in running supply chains have to develop and run supply chains in the most effective and efficient ways possible.

The organizations that make up the supply chain are “linked” together through physical flows and information flows. There are the physical flows that involve the transformation, movement, and storage of goods and materials. They are the most visible piece of the supply chain; however, just as important are information flows. These allow the various supply chain partners to coordinate their long-term plans, and to control the day-to-day flow of goods and materials up and down the supply chain.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

• Supply Chain Professionals
• All of those who need an understanding of supply chain concepts
• Sourcing, Procurement and Supplier Management Professionals
• Production and Manufacturing Professionals
• All of those who need an understanding of the relationships between risk, cost and service in supply chains

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Course Objectives

• Understand how to maximise the effectiveness of your organisation’s supply chain operations
• Appreciate the need to work with suppliers to gain tangible business results
• Use an inventory strategy that increases the cash flow
• Identify supply chain risk by using analytical tools
• Apply changes in the organisation in order to make cost and service improvements

Course Outline

Module 1 Understanding the Supply Chain Operations

• Appreciating the Supply Chain Upstream and Downstream
• Understanding Internal and External Supply Chains
• Processes in the Supply Chain
• Working with Suppliers and Customers
• Identifying Gaps in Performance

Module 2 How to Manage Inventory Effectively

• Types of Inventory
• Maximizing Inventory Turns through Working with Customers and Suppliers
• Improving the Cash Cycle Time
• Making Savings through Inventory Management
• Improving Supplier Relationship Management

Module 3 Reducing Risks in the Supply Chain

• Identifying Internal Supply Chain Risks
• Understanding Risk Management Principles
• Applying SWOT and PESTLEE Models
• Risk Management Planning though Contingencies
• Prioritisation of Risks in the Supply Chain

Module 4 Managing Outsourcing in the Organisation

• What is outsourcing?
• How to Manage the Outsourced Contract
• Making Sure that You are not Paying too much for an Outsourced Contract
• Understanding How to Measure the Performance of Contracts
• Appreciating Cost / Service Trade-offs

Module 5 Improving the Oil & Gas Supply Chain Operation

• Measuring the Performance of the Supply Chain
• Improving the Supply Chain Operation’s Performance
• Using Suppliers and Customers to Improve the Supply Chain Operation
• Ensuring the Organisation Develops a Continuous Improvement Strategy
• Minimising Risk by Re-engineering the Supply Chain Operation

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected]/[email protected]

Mob: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 , +250 789621067 ,or mail [email protected]/[email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]/[email protected]

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