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SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3 day(s) | 2.10 CEUs

REGISTRATION FEE: Member: $1,195 | Non-member: $1,545

 

Learn the value and competitive advantage of an integrated supply chain in this three-day seminar. The course will cover critical processes, practices and systems as they relate to the supply chain information system.

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:

This course focuses on the value and competitive advantage of an integrated supply chain. It addresses critical processes, practices and systems as they relate to the supply chain information system.   In this course you will learn how to:

  • Determine your need for enterprise resource planning, supply chain planning, warehouse management, network modeling systems and more
  • Take advantage of the newest technologies
  • Use a practical, quick assessment framework to identify your systems needs
  • Take a phased approach to supply chain information systems 
  • Use proven methods and working forms to simplify your systems projects
  • Plan for supply chain integration
  • Plan and design innovative systems and processes
  • Manage the implementation of supply chain information systems
  • Maximize the results of your integration investment
  • Organize for success in supply chain integration
  • Build agreement through appropriate involvement
  • Minimize the cost, risk and time of your systems projects

Topic Highlights:

  • Choosing a software vendor
  • Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
  • Leading system implementations
  • The impact of Internet and EDI

What You Will Learn:

  • Determine your need for enterprise resource planning, supply chain planning, warehouse management, and network modeling systems
  • Evaluate available technologies
  • Identify system needs
  • Manage the implementation of supply chain information systems

Course Content

 
Day 1

  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Exercise: Mapping Supply Chain Systems
  • Software for Developing and Selling Products
  • Software for Distributing and Planning  Producing
  • Software for Producing, Sourcing and Supply Chain Design

Day 2

  • The MAXiT® Approach to Supply Chain Systems Integration
  • Setting Objectives, Assessing Needs & Creating a Vision
  • Defining Process & Systems Requirements and Case Exercise
  • Integration Technology, Approaches & Architectures
  • Case Exercises: Integration Planning and Systems Architecture

Day 3

  • Justification and Management Approval
  • Selecting Supply Chain Software
  • Fast Track Approaches to Software Selection and Case Exercise
  • Planning for a Successful Implementation
  • Managing Integration Projects and Programs

Corporate Training

This course is available as a corporate training program and can be customized to meet your company’s needs. For more information, contact IIE Director of Continuing Education and Program Development Larry Aft, P.E., (770) 349-1130.

Class cancellation:  IIE reserves the right to cancel a class up to 15 business days prior to the scheduled start date.