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Supply-Chain Coordination and Management Strategies
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Introduction |
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Even as supply chains go global, one can not forget the timeless principle of proximity to suppliers and importance of time-to-market, especially for short life cycle products. This point is brought home when we look at the example of Sony Digital Camera manufacturing, and learn how important it is to choose the right supply chain for our products, not just initially but at various stages of its life-cycle. |
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Course Objectives |
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This objective of this workshop is to familiarize the participants with the current issues in supply-chain management. Starting with a common understanding of SCM, the participants are exposed to contemporary strategies being adopted by companies to streamline and better manage their supply chains. During the workshop, the participants would get a chance to experience the supply chain dynamics first-hand (by playing the Beer Game) that causes much of the problems in the supply chains.
The participants would also come to appreciate the role of visibility and collaboration in their supply chains, mainly to counter the effects of supply chain dynamics. Innovative strategies such as postponement and vendor-managed inventory are discussed along with examples of companies employing them.
Among the emerging trends, we discuss the role of supply chain orchestrators who enable customer companies to leverage on their supplier networks and play the role of virtual manufacturers.
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Course Outline |
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DAY ONE
SESSION 1
INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Workshop facilitator introduction
Workshop objectives and expectations: overview of the workshop
Key issues and challenges in supply-chain management
Conflicting objectives in the supply chain
SESSION 2
SUPPLY-CHAIN DYNAMICS
Beer Game Round 1: Experiencing the supply chain dynamics
Group discussion
SESSION 3
VALUE OF INFORMATION
Case study: Barilla SpA
Discussion of JIT distribution as implemented by Barilla
DAY TWO
SESSION 4
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTSOURCING
Vendor-managed replenishment
o What kind of products is it suitable for?
Third-party logistics
o Pros and cons of 3PL out-sourcing
SESSION 5
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION
Beer Game Round 2: Implementing coordination among supply chain partners
Group discussion
SESSION 6
SCM STRATEGIES I
Postponement
o Case studies: Hewlett Packard, Benetton
Cross-docking
o Value of cross-docking
o Simulation video of a cross-docking warehouse
SESSION 7
SCM STRATEGIES II
E-Commerce
o Case study of FreshNet
Supply Chain selection
o Case study of Sony digital camera manufacturing
SESSION 8
FUTURE TRENDS IN SCM
Demand driven supply chains
Business partner Integration
Virtual manufacturing
o Role of supply chain orchestrators
Special Features of the workshop:
Hands-on game playing to experience SC dynamics and implement collaboration strategies.
Real-World case studies to illustrate and analyze important concepts such as value of collaboration, postponement, supply chain selection and e-commerce.
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Trainer(s) |
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Associate Professor Piplani, Rajesh |
Dr. Rajesh Piplani (Ph.D. Purdue University, 1995) is the director of the Center for Supply Chain Management at Nanyang Tech. University, Singapore, and is listed in Marquis Who is Who in Science and Engineering in USA (1998-1999).
He is Program Manager, Integrated Manufacturing and Service Systems (IMSS) for Singapore funding agency A*Star, managing the SGD 7 Million research program. He is also an associate consultant with Y3 Technologies and sits on the eSCM council of Singapore Manufacturers Association and council of Supply Management Institute of Germany.
Dr. Piplani's interests are in the area of supply chain management of manufacturing enterprises, logistics planning, and design and analysis of manufacturing systems. He has over seven years of industry experience in India and USA in areas of Supply-chain management and production planning of power plant equipment and semiconductor fabrication facilities. Since 1998, he has been on the faculty of NTU.
Dr Piplani offers open courses for the industry professionals on Global Supply Chain management and SC modeling and design. He has also offered customized programs for various companies (DHL, TNT, Phillips, Maxtor), and for all the three branches of Singapore Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force).
He consults with the local industry regularly on issues relating to supply network design and analysis, and inventory management. He has worked on supply chain modeling and analysis projects for companies in the pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics and beverage industries. |
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Who Should Attend |
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This workshop is targeted at mid-level executives responsible for developing and improving the supply chains of their companies. The participants would find the workshop helpful in understanding current issues in the management of supply-chains. They would also be exposed to contemporary supply chain strategies being adopted by more and more companies, and also future trends in supply chains. Basic understanding of the supply chain operations would be helpful in attending the workshop.
The workshop is especially designed for inventory control managers, logistics (distribution, procurement and transportation) managers and senior engineers in the logistics, manufacturing and service industries.
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Course Details |
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Date: |
6 to 7 August 2009 |
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Time: |
9:00am to 5:00pm |
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Venue: |
NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre |
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Closing Date: |
23 July 2009 |
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Fee: |
Standard: SGD$780
Alumni: SGD$624 Group (3 & Above): SGD$702 |
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Registration fees inclusive of:
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Online Registration |
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>> CLICK HERE to Register Online
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Methods of Payment |
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Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only)
2. Cheque
made payable
to Nanyang Technological University
3. Invoice to
Company (for Company Sponsored Participants)
4. E-invoice (for
Government Organizations)
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Cancellation & Refund Policy |
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Written notification to
cce@ntu.edu.sg or fax: (+65) 6774 2911 at least 10 days before course commencement |
No cancellation charges
(Full refund) |
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Written notification within 4 9 days before course commencement |
50% of course fees
(50% refund) |
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Written notification within 3 days before course commencement |
100% of course fees
(No refund) |
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