Module EC0602: Integrated Supply Chain Management

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This course looks into the interrelationships between supply chain planning processes and related business functions. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and terminology used in the various planning areas - demand plan, material planning, distribution planning etc. Leading supply chain planning practices highlighting how businesses have responded to new challenges using supply chain planning concepts will be covered. The impact of problems/glitches in the supply chain and its impact on corporate shareholder value and role of performance measurements across the supply chain will also be included.

 Topics Outline

•  RFID in Supply Chain Management

  The basics and implementation of RFID technology in the supply chain will be covered. Topics includes RFID explained – tags, antennae, readers (read/write), middleware, application software; RFID demonstration; RFID frequencies – LF, HF, UHF, MW; EPC explained; Sensors, wireless networks and cold chain applications; RFID case study; and RFID ROI.
   

• Supply Chain Optimisation

  Supply chain optimization (SCO) is the application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a supply chain. This module will briefly introduce some optimization techniques used in supply chain management (SCM), such as linear programming, network programming and dynamic programming. Typical problems encountered in SCM will be exemplified and SCO approaches to them will be illustrated.
   

• Supply Chain Risk Management

  Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the management of supply chain risks through coordination or collaboration among the supply chain partners so as to ensure profitability and continuity. The topics to be covered include definitions of risks, sources and impacts of supply chain risks, risk assessment, how to incorporate risk management into supply chains, and risk management framework. Some examples/case studies using SCRM in industry will be illustrated.
   

• Review of online materials
   
• Integrated Supply Chain Management (35.5-hour Online Segment)
  Integrated Concept
  • Supply Chain Planning – Introduction
  • Supply Chain Planning - Integration
  • Supply Chain Planning – Leading Practices
  • Supply Chain Planning – Finding the Right Model
     
  Inventory Management
  • Basic Inventory Concept
  • Replenishment – Order Quantity
  • Calculating Safety Stock
  • Symptoms of Poor Inventory Management
  • Symptoms of Poor Transportation Management
  • Vendor Managed Inventory
  • Inventory Management Modelling
     
  Planning Concept
  • Supply Chain Planning – Demand Planning
  • Supply Chain Planning – Production Planning
  • Supply Chain Planning – Supply Planning
  • Execution and Control

Instructor: Faculty from TLI – Asia Pacific and Accenture Supply Chain Academy
                   (SCA)

Module Certification:

Participants will receive a Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management jointly issued by Accenture Supply Chain Academy and TLI – Asia Pacific

Module Duration: 1 day + 35.5-hr online segment  

  Module Schedule:
 

  Module Fee:

Subsidy:

Subsidy support from the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) is available, subject to terms and conditions.  Please refer to section on “Financial Subsidy” for more details.

Registration:

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