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Discover what a supply chain control tower is, including its principles and benefits.

Gain an understanding of what supply chain planning is and explore the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Gain insights into how to create a demand plan using forecasting techniques, understand capacity requirements, develop an aggregate plan and monitor performance. Also, learn how S&OP creates competitive advantage as well as strategies to improve financial reporting processes.

Examine the major implications for supply chain professionals of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Discover how to integrate sustainability principles into procurement and supply practices. Navigate the reporting requirements and engage suppliers to enhance sustainability. Master driving organizational compliance and sustainable procurement in alignment with evolving regulations.

Deep dive into the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model and explore what SCOR is and how it can be applied in practice to improve your organization's supply chain practices, including customer service, supply chain management, order fulfilment, and inventory management.

Explore the concept of warehousing and its importance in business operations, including different types of warehouses, why we need warehouses and how warehousing can affect profits. Also, learn practical skills such as storage techniques, inventory control management and material handling processes for effective warehouse operation.

Learn the various methods for classifying inventory. Go into greater depth with ABC analysis and then go further using the inventory risk matrix to determine which inventory control strategy is most appropriate for each item. Learn when to build up seasonal stock, and when to hold strategic stock as part of your inventory control strategies.

Learn how MRP and Just In Time (JIT) are used to control component inventory, including how MRP works and MRP inputs that include the Master Production Schedule (MPS), Bill of Materials (BOM), inventory records, and lead times. Learn how Just In Time (JIT) uses actual production to determine when and how many components to order and the fundamentals of a Kanban system.

Learn how the Order Point Method and Periodic review method work, including how to determine how much inventory to keep, when to order, and how much to order. Discover how to determine the right amount of safety stock and learn concrete actions for being able to reduce it. Learn to measure your inventory control by calculating inventory turns, and how to establish a target.

Learn how a Lean Culture Management System works, including the underlying process and principles.

Explore Lean Manufacturing strategies such as 5S, Kaizen and PDCA. Examine how implementing a Lean Culture of Respect for People, Empowerment and Cross-training can lead to positive results, including the concept of Gemba Walks and how to apply it.

Explore the definition of Lean and the five core Lean principles. Learn how to recognize the eight different types of waste and the importance of controlling overburden and unevenness.

Learn how to use value stream maps to identify sources of waste, including how to use value stream mapping as a tool for continuous improvement and creating standardized processes.

Learn how to organize the warehouse optimally and reduce any waste of resources or time. In addition, learn strategies for organizing items according to their purpose and importance so that they can be easily located when needed, as well as ways to streamline processes such as inventory tracking.

Gain valuable insights into how to boost efficiency in warehouse operations. Learn the benefits of value-creating receiving and putaway, and review best practices around the use of a receiving checklist. Explore tradeoffs between various options when it comes to handling incoming goods, including how innovation can boost productivity while still adhering to standardised operation processes.

Explore Lean Warehousing and its impact on operations excellence, including the basics of lean principles, focusing specifically on areas related to visibility, continuous improvement and developing a lean culture. Also, learn about the methods used for efficient warehousing and gain insight into managing resources effectively in your warehouse setting.

Get acquainted with the management philosophy, supply chain best practices and the strategic use of technology that has made Amazon a global leader in omni-channel retail. You will gain insights into how Amazon uses technology and supply chain excellence to create a great customer experience, and how you can implement these practices in your organization to gain market leadership.

Explore the purpose of logistics metrics, the SCOR metrics framework, and how to measure supply chain reliability, responsiveness, and cost. In addition, learn how to apply the learning through a real scenario in which the company is performing well on current metrics, but profits are still falling due in part to logistical issues.

Gain an in-depth understanding of logistics scheduling process, from start to finish. Learn how to schedule a delivery efficiently and effectively, as well as how to create a detailed delivery document. Discover transportation needs, timing calculations and pricing strategies that can help you save time and money when it comes to your deliveries.