Integrated Supply Chain Management: Unlocking Global Efficiency

In today's competitive Riyadh manufacturing landscape, a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management is crucial. IIPD Global's Integrated Supply Chain Management program equips professionals with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in this dynamic field.

Course Overview:

• Go beyond the silos: This program provides a holistic view of manufacturing, encompassing logistics, planning, purchasing, Lean principles, and more.
• Master key areas: Gain in-depth knowledge of logistics, manufacturing resources planning, transportation management, warehousing, demand forecasting, inventory control, and purchasing.
• Elevate your career: This program is ideal for production planning, purchasing, and operations management professionals seeking to advance their careers.

Who Should Attend?

• Production Planning Professionals: Enhance your ability to manage production schedules, optimize resource allocation, and ensure timely delivery.
• Purchasing Professionals: Master procurement strategies, source effectively, and manage supplier relationships for cost optimization.
• Operations Management Professionals: Develop a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Newcomers to Manufacturing & Materials Management: Gain a solid foundation in key areas like logistics, planning, and inventory control, setting you up for success in the field.

The Journey: Course Structure

Session 1: Supply Chain and Logistics Management

• Definitions of logistics management
• Role and Scope of Logistics
• Logistics activities
• Logistics strategies
• Key trends in Logistics Management
• 3RD Party Logistics means and tools?  
• The Role of ERP in Supply Chain Evolution

Session 2: Manufacturing Resources Planning

• Sales and Operations Planning and Production Planning
• Master Scheduling and the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Material Requirements Planning Logic  
• Determinants of effective capacity
• Lean Objectives
• Japanese 3Ms (Muda – Mura – Muri)
• Types of Waste

Session 3: Transportation Management

• Transportation Fundamentals
• Transportation Modes
• Mode Selection
• Shipping terms – Incoterms 2020
• The expediting process
• Key Benefits of the Expediting Function

Session 4: Warehousing and Distribution Management

• Importance of Warehousing
• Types of Storage
• Warehousing Operations
• Distribution channels
• Role of Distribution centers
• Freight consolidation

Session 5: Demand Management

• Demand Management Processes
• Characteristics of Demand
• Basic Forecasting Concepts
• Simple Time Series Analysis
• Measuring the Forecast Error – MAD
• Measuring the Forecast Performance Indicator - MAPE
• Controlling the Forecast Quality - The Tracking Signal

Session 6: Inventory Management

• Types of Inventory Control
• Selective Inventory Control
• The ABC Inventory Classification
• Auditing Inventory Records
• Ordering Systems
• The Safety Stock formula for finished products

Session 7: Purchasing and Sourcing Management

• Procurement management
• Purchasing Cycle, Procurement Processes, and Procurement Methods
• Supply positioning and Portfolio matrix 

The IIPD Global Integrated Supply Chain Management program is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the complex and dynamic world of modern manufacturing. With an in-depth understanding of logistics, Lean principles, transportation management, warehousing, demand forecasting, inventory control, and procurement management, you'll be equipped to make informed decisions and drive efficiency in your organization's supply chain. Elevate your career and embrace the future of manufacturing with IIPD Global.