Supply Chain and Operations Management

This 12-hour course connects material and information flows with operating decisions. It covers supply chain strategy and the balance of cost, quality and speed, linking demand data and forecasting to production, procurement and inventory. Topics include capacity, resources, quality, reducing waste, supplier selection and evaluation, transportation and distribution. It also covers receiving, storing and issuing materials, tracking stock and using information and technology to coordinate partners and improve service.

Operations and procurement officers, logistics and warehouse teams, and production and supply chain managers.

• Understand supply chain components and their relationship with operations.
• Connect demand forecasting with production and inventory planning.
• Explore procurement, supplier selection and evaluation.
• Understand warehousing, material movement and inventory levels.
• Connect transportation and distribution with delivery to customers.
• Identify the role of information sharing in supply chain integration.

Detailed entry requirements are not specified on the published page. Contact Pioneers Training Center to confirm suitability and requirements before enrolling.