In an increasingly globalised economy, managing supply chains and manufacturing -- from source to use and beyond -- is even more complex than in the past. But from a larger view, when the supply chain is aligned to your organization's strategy, it can increase competitive advantage and be a driver of innovation and operational excellence. Workshops in this area provide you with concepts, tools and skills to make the management of manufacturing and supply chains a strategic activity that can contribute to business results.
Senior & Top Management Level
How to Use Supply Chain Management as a Competitive Advantage
Many functional managers are unaware of the ways in which different components of the supply chain can help to deliver competitive advantage for their functional area, as well as for overall company results. A well-managed supply chain can provide “new” areas of competitive advantage in the market. Read more
Aligning Your Supply Chain Management to You Corporate Strategy
In many companies there is a disconnect between the overall business strategy and supply chain management practice. Strategies and implementation often fail because of organizational misalignments with supply chain partners. Read more
Mid-Career Management Level
Operational Excellence in Supply Chain Management
Identify the most impactful optimization opportunities in your supply chain to support your company's comprehensive strategy and develop a culture of continuous improvement. Read more
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
This workshop will help you to understand that successful companies have to go beyond the pure execution of operational tasks in Supply Chain Management. You will get a clear understanding of key supply chain principles, also under “green” aspects. You will learn about the significant impact of supply chain management on all aspects of the business. Read more
Time to Market - Impact on Supply Chain Management
With shorter product life cycles, being first in the market can be a competitive advantage. Cooperation between sales/marketing and supply chain management can significantly improve the success rate of product introductions. Read more
Finance and Supply Chain Management
Supply chain managers work not only with the flow of goods and information, but also with the flow of financial resources. In that role, they can be key influencers of the company’s bottom line. Read more
IT, a Key Enabler to Supply Chain Management
In today’s supply chain, management information about the movement of goods is often more important and critical than the movement of the goods itself. Intra- and inter-company relationships are becoming more important, driving the need for IT/Systems interface. Read more
Procurement, Negotiations and Best Practices
Money spent on procurement is in many cases a high percentage of the total cost of goods, yet it is often neglected at the corporate level. Procurement thinking and good negotiating habits are often not in line with the needs of the organization. Read more
Selling Supply Chain to Your Senior Management
Supply chain management is often considered a standalone functional area, imprisoned in a detached silo concept. But in order to be truly efficient for the organization as a whole, Senior Management must understand the strategic value of supply chain management. Read more
Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Governance
Supply chain strategies must be adapted to be overall business strategyies. Strategic partnerships with vendors can deliver longer-term competitive advantages. Read more
Contract Life Cycle Management
The success of a project that involves different parties depends highly on the quality of the contract. Understanding the legal framework and its variations due to the different players is crucial, inclusive the risk implications for these different parties. Read more