- Design flexible and cost-effective supply chain structures
- Evaluate and manage supplier and distribution performance
- Improve coordination across global or regional networks
- Mitigate risks and disruptions through strategic planning
- Align supply chain design with customer and business needs
Design Efficient Supply Chains
Learn how to structure and manage supply chain networks that deliver value, reduce costs and respond effectively to market changes. This course equips you with the tools to design competitive supply chains that support business growth.
What is this course about?
This course focuses on the strategic design and continuous improvement of supply chain networks. It covers supplier selection, distribution strategies, risk management and global logistics. Learners will gain insight into building resilient networks that align with organisational goals. It is ideal for professionals looking for supply chain management courses that develop long-term competitive advantage.
Why take this course on building supply chain networks?
Strong supply chain networks support agility and cost-efficiency. This course helps you create structures that adapt to change, meet customer demands and support business sustainability. It is an excellent fit for those enrolled in logistics and supply chain management courses seeking advanced planning skills.
What you will gain from this course:
Overview
Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks.
Description
Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks, implementing effective organisational structures, ensuring a well-functioning transport system, and establishing an efficient communication system are integral factors for successful business operations and logistics management.
Course Content
- A site decision is made by examining and evaluating possible factors impacting on site location
- The site location decision is made by utilising specific tools and methods in accordance with general procedures
- Critical factors are identified and evaluated to determine their influence on a site location decision
- A structured rational process is used to facilitate the decision regarding site location using a simulated or real scenario
- The objectives of facility layouts are analysed to inform decisions on the tools and methods to use for the design process
- Processes and products that will impact on facility layouts are identified and evaluated
- Facility layouts are designed in accordance with materials handling requirements
- The facility layouts are designed by illustrating traditional or modern layouts to suit specific product and process requirements
- Concepts of logistics systems are evaluated to determine their influence on design processes
- An effective and competitive logistics system is designed in line with the organisational strategy
- The logistics system is designed in accordance with parameters of the site location
- The logistics system is designed in accordance with resource requirements planning
- Information requirements for effective supply chain management are identified and sourced
- Key elements that define organisational structures are determined to evaluate their impact on supply chain infrastructure
- Concepts of supply chain infrastructure are evaluated to determine their influence on the establishment of supply chain organisational structures
- An organisational structure is developed in a given scenario that will facilitate effective supply chain management
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 53m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
