Improve Decision-Making and Efficiency
Learn how to manage and optimise supply chain data for better planning, responsiveness and coordination. This course helps you enhance the accuracy and value of supply chain information across all functions.
What is this course about?
This course explores the processes involved in collecting, analysing and using supply chain information effectively. It focuses on how data supports demand forecasting, inventory control and performance measurement. Learners will gain insight into digital tools and best practices that support end-to-end visibility. It is a practical choice for anyone pursuing supply chain management courses aimed at modern operations.
Why take this course on optimising supply chain information?
Accurate and timely information improves supply chain agility. This course equips you to streamline processes and reduce errors, making it ideal for professionals who want to get the most out of logistics and supply chain management courses that focus on data-driven performance.
What you will gain from this course:
- Collect and interpret supply chain data effectively
- Apply information to improve planning and resource allocation
- Enhance coordination between departments and partners
- Identify gaps or inefficiencies through data analysis
- Support informed decision-making and continuous improvement
Overview
Assessing significant factors influencing the supply chain environment.
Description
Assessing significant factors influencing the supply chain environment, analysing and implementing stakeholder relationships within the supply chain, gathering and analysing information relevant to the supply chain, and implementing improvements to enhance the supply chain are critical steps in managing and optimising supply chain operations.
- The principles of physical distribution management and logistics are discussed to reflect their role in and impact on supply distribution networks
- The procurement management function is analysed to reflect its relationship with different aspects influencing supply chain
- The materials management function is analysed to reflect its relationship with different aspects influencing supply chain
- The criteria for the design of a strategic supply network are analysed to reflect their influence on the purchasing environment
- The importance of working with suppliers are analysed to determine the impact of relationships on purchasing contracts
- Information on the supply chain is obtained and analysed through the utilisation of operational relationships
- Operational relationships within the supply chain are maintained and improved through clear communications and options to improve supply chain processes
- Recommendations are made and communicated to stakeholders regarding opportunities to develop operational relationships to benefit the supply chain
- Problems with supply chain relationships are identified and communicated according to organisational procedures
- Supply chain processes are monitored to ensure operational relationships are suitable for maintaining the performance of the supply chain
- The processes that comprise the supply chain are identified in order to reflect the information that needs to be obtained
- The supplies flowing through the supply chain are identified in terms of their specifications and quality
- Suitable sources of data are accessed in order to collate and prepare data for the analysis
- The prepared data on the organisation’s supply chain are analysed using agreed analysis methods and procedures
- Key findings are clearly identified and results are provided according to agreed formats and schedules
- Problems with the supply chain are clearly identified and communicated in accordance with organisational procedures
- Information on the improvements being introduced to the supply chain is obtained in accordance with organisational procedures
- Improvements to the supply chain are applied according to the implementation plan
- Supply chain management systems are used to monitor the supply chain to ensure compliance with legal and organisational requirements
- Data are collated and prepared to reflect the impact of improvements to the supply chain
- Data on the impact of improvements to the supply chain are analysed by utilising agreed analysis methods and procedures
- Problems relating to the application of the improvements to the supply chain are clearly identified and communicated in accordance with organisational procedures
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 54m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
