Learn the fundamental concepts of supply chain management and improvement in this one-day course. You will examine best practices of supply chain management and identify the role of industrial engineering in the supply chain.
Course Schedule
No courses currently scheduled. If you are interested in information on availability, contact IIE Director of Continuing Education and Program Development Larry Aft, P.E., (770) 349-1130.
Overview:
While the concept of supply chain management is commonly used, companies often struggle with how to improve the cost, speed, quality and service their supply chains provide. This seminar provides an overview of potential benefits, leading examples, applicable tactics and a methodology to plan the improvements and capture the benefits.
Topic Highlights:
- Best practices
- Creating communication channels
- Elements of a supply chain
- Information technology infrastructure
| - Performance tracking
- Product design coordination
- Source planning
- Strategic network optimization
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What You Will Learn:
- Align overall organizational strategy with the supply chain
- Coordinate the demand focus for your customers
- Create strategic partnerships with suppliers, distributors and customers
- Define the supply chain