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Learn about the key considerations of making a forecast, including the different types of forecasting methods - both quantitative and qualitative. Learn how to make decisions to ensure your forecasts have the most impact. Gain an understanding of how different departments use forecasts to best meet the organization's needs.

Gain an understanding of designing products to reduce supply chain risks and transportation costs. In addition, deep dive into product design, inventory management strategies, selecting vendors and suppliers, communication methods, and data analysis techniques. Learn how to assess your current operations and develop plans for achieving strategic objectives such as reducing operational costs or increasing efficiency.

Deep dive into Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP), a system used to allocate inventory to distribution centres. Explore both strategic and operational planning considerations, such as the units of time to plan, aggregate versus detailed plans, and use demand data for allocation decisions. In addition, learn how DRP can be implemented in your organization for better inventory management practice.

Explore the context of distribution planning, including the strategic, operational, and other types of planning. Analyze different units of time for planning purposes and explore how to plan in an aggregate or detailed manner. Also, learn about the importance of planning for short-term and long-term goals, as well as develop skills that can be used to help achieve those objectives.

Gain an understanding of the documents used in domestic transportation and gain information on the function of a bill of lading and the different types available, including other related documents such as waybills, manifests, delivery instructions, commonly used in such operations.

*COMING SOON* This course delves into the practical implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) within supply chain management. Covering a wide spectrum of topics, it equips participants with actionable insights and strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience. By the course's end, participants will be equipped to implement AI solutions effectively, driving innovation and agility in supply chain operations.

Learn how to prepare and manage EU import-export documents. In addition, gain an understanding of the importance of these documents from the perspective of international trade, including European international bills of lading, waybills and invoices, certifications, declarations and letters of credit will be covered in detail.

Explore the power of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) in fortifying your organization's risk management, resilience, and business continuity strategies. Dive into the intricacies of the FMEA process, learning how to identify potential failure modes, assess risks, and apply FMEA to enhance various supply chain processes. Gain practical insights into using FMEA as a potent tool for identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, and discover how to integrate it seamlessly into an overarching supply chain risk management plan.

Learn about the different types of new products and how technology and market type drive the approach to get better forecasts. The techniques available include: Item Suppression, Analogous Forecasting, Assumption Based Modelling, Diffusion Models and scenario analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo Simulations. Explore how to combine several of these methods to give the best chance of success.

Define freight forwarding and understand its unique role in enabling efficient, compliant movement of goods across global supply chains. Explore the core responsibilities of freight forwarders, including shipment coordination, carrier selection, and documentation management. Learn about essential compliance requirements and the tools and technologies that streamline freight operations. Finally, examine the key challenges impacting the industry today

Learn how to turn data into information your organization can use to make better decisions. Discover analytics tools used in business analysis, statistics for descriptive analytics, and how to use probability distributions.

Learn how to use diagnostic analytics to get to the root cause of problems, including the use of correlation to diagnose the cause of organizational results and test your hypotheses using various hypothesis-testing techniques.

This course explores the transformative impact of Generative AI within supply chain management. By course end, you'll be equipped to integrate AI effectively, drive efficiency, and navigate the future of supply chains. 

Gain an understanding of when an export license is required, as well as the procedures and checks that must be followed in order to comply with these laws. In addition, deep dive into the documentation, classification criteria, import/export compliance requirements, record keeping, and penalties. With this knowledge, gain insight into common pitfalls to avoid when navigating global trade issues allowing you to confidently conduct business internationally within legal boundaries.

Learn about causes to serious and common injuries at work, including factors that influence health and safety. Familiarize yourself with employer and employee obligations related to H&S in the workplace, along with how to properly assess risks involved in tasks.