MARCORLOGCOM Supply Chain Management

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Overview

MARCORLOGCOM Supply Chain Management

Course Description

Supply chain management describes the objectives, processes and functions of supply chain management. The supply chain management course includes the principles and concepts of supply chain management and statistical concepts. The course includes a review of the dimensions of logistics including demand management, forecasting, the order fulfillment cycle and the full range of customer service. Managing inventory flows in the supply chain is covered and the critical role of the warehouse in the supply chain is also covered. The role of transportation and transportation management in the supply chain and in linking key elements of the supply chain is discussed. The role and application of modern information systems and technologies in the supply chain are covered in the course.

A key objective of the course is to emphasize supply chain as an integrated inter-enterprise process. The importance of the inter-enterprise order fulfillment process, the role of information systems, and developing and maintaining supply chain relationships are a key focus the focus of this course. Supply chain performance covering the total supply chain is also part of the primary objective including supply chain finance and financial measures. One of the key objectives for the course is the review of ongoing research, new concepts and future supply chain challenges. Extensive use of cases studies that are adapted from real situations and projects are incorporated in the course. Additionally, participants will learn best practices in supply chain management.

Participants will learn to apply analytical techniques to SCM problems in the LOGCOM environment. The course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to facilitate improved problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate.

Course Content

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-CASE 1

DIMENSIONS OF LOGISTICS-CASE 2

MANAGING INVENTORY FLOWS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN-CASE 3

WAREHOUSING DECISIONS-CASE 4

THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM-CASE 5

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS-CASE 6

SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS-CASE 7

SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE-CASE 8

INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-CASE 9

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES-CASE 10

SUPPLY CHAIN SIMULATION

Requirements & Materials
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Materials

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Session Details

Who Should Attend

Supply Chain Management: MARCORLOGCOM selected middle and senior management including:

  • G 4 selected senior officers and management
  • LSMC selected senior officers and management
  • MFSC selected senior officers and management
  • WSMC selected senior officers and management

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the key components of the logistics supply chain.
  • Appreciate the importance and role of supply chain management within MARCORLOGCOM
  • Understand the contributions of a supply chain approach to organizational efficiency and effectiveness-including within and between supply chain entities within MARCORLOGCOM.
  • Be able to describe the benefits that can accrue from implementing supply chain practices, the challenges and issues which face organizations in developing and implementing supply chain strategies.
  • Identify, plan, source, and implement management actions to acquire, store, issue, and/or dispose of all required supplies and equipment to support the customer at the optimal life cycle cost.

How You Will Benefit

  • Develop and implement integrated performance-based enterprise supply chain operational strategies and requirements.
  • Appreciate and be able to discuss the key information systems that are used to support modern supply chain management.
  • Develop and apply metrics to support program requirements, interoperability, and integration with DoD and industry supply chains.
  • Be able to discuss the major technology changes occurring in supply chain management and the affect these changes are having on supply chains.
  • Be able to apply problem solving skills and critical thinking skills in the context of overall supply chain management.
  • Appreciate and be able to apply best practices in supply chain management at MARCORLOGCOM
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
President

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