Supply Chain Logistics Management Overview/Description Target Audience Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Overview/Description
What is Supply Chain Management? Why has it become such a hot topic for discussion and analysis in recent years? This course shows how a more thorough understanding of this three word catch phrase can improve the flow of material through your organization, increase customer satisfaction, and help you to establish high quality vendor relationships.
Target Audience
Managers, Directors, Executive staff, or other individuals seeking to gain a broad knowledge of supply chain management and its impact on the organization.
Expected Duration (hours)
3.0
Lesson Objectives Overview of Supply Chain Management
recognize the value of an integrated supply chain in relation to its impact on customer service and satisfaction.
identify terms and definitions in relation to supply chain management.
identify key integration points which support the inbound logistics process.
identify key integration points which support the outbound logistics process.
identify effective supply chain management strategies.
Purchasing Management
recognize the benefit of understanding the strategic role of purchasing in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
identify primary purchasing objectives and activities.
choose an effective tactic/strategy to support the changing role of purchasing within the supply chain.
identify cost management strategies in the context of purchasing.
Supplier Management
recognize the value of understanding the importance of vendor relationships in supporting various logistics management goals.
differentiate between effective and ineffective supplier management strategies.
identify or sequence the critical steps in the supplier selection process.
identify potential problems that may impact a supplier relationship.
select effective strategies for evaluating suppliers.
Channel Management
recognize the value of understanding channel management in the context of comprehensive supply chain management.
define distribution channels and related systems.
identify the role of the Logistics Manager in channel management.
select effective channel performance analysis strategies.
Course Number: OPER0323