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This four page document shows the main KPIs in supply, how to implement them and what to look out for.
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In-House Supply Chain Courses

You can set up your own in-house training course for your team.

We have 13 different short, punchy training modules - they can be tailored to suit and amended as required. Many different staff can come and go for different modules to ensure that the day gives maximum benefit to your organization.

Sales and Operations
Duration: 2 hours
Target Group: Attendees should include anyone that should be involved with a sales and operational process. This includes: Sales, Marketing, Customer Services, Production Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Production.
Details of Session: " What is Sales and Operations Planning?
" The S&OP Process
" Pitfalls to avoid and "Keys to Success"
Sales Forecasting and Demand Management
Duration: 2 hours
Target Group: Attendees should include anyone that should be involved with a sales forecasting and processing. This includes: Sales, Marketing, Customer Services, Production Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Production.
Details of Session: " Factors that affect sales forecasts
" International benchmarks in forecast and demand management
" How to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the forecasting process
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Duration: 2 hours
Target Group: Anyone within any supply chain - related field
Production - related people
Finance people who want to understand where the money is spent
Engineers who design in components and therefore costs into products
Details of Session: " What is Supply Chain Management
" The importance of Supply Chain Management
" The basic philosophies of good supplier management
" Cost reduction plans
Service Level Agreements
Duration: 2 hours

Target Group: Purchasing and Procurement people
Sales People who set up agreements
Details of Session: " What are Service Level Agreements, what they should contain, how to manage them and how to terminate them.
Vendor Selection and Management
Duration: 2 hours

Target Group: Purchasing and Procurement people
Engineers who design in components and therefore costs into products
Details of Session: " Selection of vendors
" Management of suppliers
" KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that relate to supplier management
Inventory Management
Duration: 2 hours

Target Group: Stores and logistics personnel

Details of Session: " Managing your materials and finished goods - storage methods
" Stock takes and cyclic counting methods and systems
" FIFO and Traceability
Supply Chain KPI Management
Duration: 2 hours

Target Group: People that relate to Supply Chains - purchasing, customer services, logistics, stores, production, sales and finance
Details of Session: " What KPIs can be implemented to improve your supply chain
" How each KPI can be used to improve the effectiveness of the supply chain
" How to implement different KPIs within your supply chain - traps and escapes
Introduction to Negotiation
Duration: 2.25 hours

Target Group: People involved in Purchasing, Customer Services and Sales functions - at an entry level
Details of Session: " Understanding the other party
" Win/Win agreements
" Strategy selection
" Different tactics
Risk Management in Supply Chains
Duration: 2 hours

Target Group: People that are strategic within supply chains - include SC Managers, Procurement Managers and Logistical Managers
Details of Session: " What risks exist within supply chains
" How to identify these risks
" How to manage these risks with minimum impact on your organisation
Acquisition Methods and Replenishment Systems Analysed and Evaluated
Duration: 2 hours

Target Group: Purchasing, Stock Controllers, Inventory people, Stores and Logistics people

Details of Session: " Replenishment methods and processes - VMI, Kanban, Consignment, Direct to line, Barcoding, iprocurement, purchasing cards
Embarking on a Cost Reduction Programme Within Your Supply Chain
Duration: 2 hours

Target Group: Purchasing and Finance people

Details of Session: " Setting up a Cost Reduction Programme within your organisation
" Methods of making the savings, recording the savings and reporting them
INCO Terms
Duration: 1 hour

Target Group: Purchasing and Sales people

Details of Session: " What are INCO terms
" Definitions of different terms
" The importance of INCO terms
" Saving money in negotiations through INCO term management
Introduction to Contract Law
Duration: 1 hour

Target Group: Purchasing and Sales people

Details of Session: " Understanding contract law in relation to purchasing and selling
" Offer and acceptance, invitation to treat