Strategic management & planning at the logistic network (transportation & supply)
Strategic management & planning at the logistic network (transportation & supply)
Course Code:
PM13
Course Objective
Explain what the terms supply chain and supply chain management mean
Describe what supply chain networks are
List examples of supply chains
Describe what is meant by integrated supply chain networks
Describe best practices in supply chain networks.
Target Audience
This course will mainly benefit to purchasing managers, senior buyers, project managers, civil engineers, construction managers, contractors, sub-contractors, site engineers, senior management, and government agencies, architects, construction professionals, and anyone responsible for purchasing at a senior level who seeks to enhance their skills further.
Course Outline
Day 1 – Overview of a Procurement and Overview of a Procurement and Distribution System Elements Distribution System Elements
Total cost concept and cost breakdown
Transportation Transportation
Transit times Transit times
Transit reliability Transit reliability
Inventory
Day 2 – Modal and Modal and Intermodal Intermodal Transportation Transportation
Modal operational characteristics
Public planning practices
Intermodal Intermodal transportation
Day 3 – Inventory and Operations Management
Supply Chain operations analysis
Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems
Inventory Management
Day 4 – Procurement and Outsourcing Procurement and Outsourcing