Links of the Business Train

connecting the coaches of Business Processes

At the end of this course the participants will understand the following-

Ú  Supply Chain Management (SCM) is concerned with

–    The efficient and effective flow of materials from suppliers

–    Through the production chain

–    To the customer in the form of a finished product

Ú  Synergic relationship between the firm, suppliers and customers,

–    who share information,

–    cooperate in product development and

–    aid in decision making

Ú  Benefits to all parties (Value added at every link)

–    In the production of a product

–    Enabling conformance to customer requirements

Course Modules

Origin of SCM

SCM Implications

Birth of SCM

SCM Defined & Explained

The SCM Pipeline Principle

Questions at Every Stage of the Supply Chain

-Ask Who, Why, What & How

The Supply Chain Environment

Logistics & its Role in SCM

Logistics & Customer Value

SCM & JIT

Types of Relationships in SCM

The Purchasing Process

Partnership Sourcing Advantages

Material Handling in SCM

Outbound Logistics

-Seven ‘R’s of Distribution

Delivery Considerations

This is a one day programme involving live case study discussions, to explain the various aspects of Supply Chain Management.