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NEW!!! The Supply Chain Management Simulation: Play it to Win

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Seminar #4230
April 23 - 25, 2012
Chicago, IL

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Overview

Gain critical insights into the causes of supply chain breakdowns and learn how to fix them for the long term. Virtually every supply chain breaks down periodically. However, if we can determine the causes in advance we can reduce or eliminate many of these to create a smoother and more efficient supply chain. A more efficient and effective supply chain reduces costs, reduces lead time, reduces the hidden costs of operating and increases the bottom line.

This is a very hands-on seminar. After establishing the parameters of what works and doesn't, every participant will participate (plays a role) in "The Supply Chain Simulation." This will be followed by documenting value streams and within these, specific processes. A simulation exercise, problem solving tools, PDMA model and SCM resource guide are included in the material.

Who Should Attend
  • Logistics, materials and supply management professionals
  • Suppliers, Purchasers and Customers
  • Operations, Production, Distribution and Procurement staff
You Will Learn...
  • What goes into best practice supply management
  • How to determine what are the primary causes of disruption in every supply chain
  • To decide what can be done to reduce these disruptions
  • To work with other supply chain participants to develop a win/win system
  • New proven tools that can be used immediately to improve the flow within the entire supply chain
  • Training Methodology
    • Participant discussions
    • Multiple hands-on exercises included
    • Real world templates
    • Best practices
    • Comprehensive course manual
  • Organizational Impact
    • Examine the company supply chain operations and activities
    • Analyze the key problem areas
    • Improve relationships with all participants in your supply chain
    • Succeed in improving operations
    • Make a positive impact to the bottom line
  • Personal Impact
    • See your work add value to the company’s supply chain
    • Gain the financial benefits that effective supply chain management brings
    • Determine how to change your supply chain so it flows better and obtains better results
    • Understand, apply and demonstrate improvements after the seminar for your team
    • Document best practices
You Will Earn...

21 continuing education hours
Course Outline

DAY 1 — Understanding the current Supply Chain

  • Defining the supply chain
  • Identifying the participants in the supply chain
  • Identifying the critical components of the supply chain
  • What are the relations, connections and expectations between retailers, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and buyers?
  • How to understand the supply chain dynamics

Case study on Supply Chain Management practices

  • Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
  • What is the Theory of Constraints (TOC)
  • The 11 problem solving tools

Practice and demonstrate the 11 problem solving tools

DAY 2 — The Supply Chain Simulation

  • Rules of the simulation
  • Determining who plays which roles
  • Case study preparation

Play the Supply Chain Management simulation

  • Case study measurement review
  • Case study recap
  • What we learned
  • What is the "Forester Effect" and how to use it to make improvements
  • The implementation
  • How to apply the TOC

Fixing your Supply Chain problems

  • What is the Plan, Do, Measure, Adjust model (PDMA)
  • How to employ the PDMA model
  • The nine phases of the PDMA model
  • Breaking the nine phases down into 21 steps

Build out the PDCA model for your biggest challenge

DAY 3 — How to use tools maps to identify constraints and implement improvements

  • What is a value stream and why map it?
  • Mapping a value stream
  • Identify the eight deadly wastes in your firm
  • Introduction of the 6S concepts — sort, safety, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain
  • Performing a 6S audit to encourage continuous improvement

Play the Supply Chain Management simulation

How to use Process mapping to improve your processes

  • Defining a process
  • Mapping a process
  • How to determine a process' measurement and levels
  • Defining the process players' roles
  • Using the Process Improvement tools
  • Developing a "good" measurement system
  • Process improvement trend chart
  • Using the PO (Process Owner) action plan

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Hotel Information

Executive Conference Center
8655 West Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
Executive Center: 773/693-5511

The Chicago Executive Conference Center is conveniently located ten minutes away from the O'Hare International Airport and is adjacent to the Marriott O'Hare Hotel.

In order to ensure maximum participation interaction and learning, enrollment is limited. Save $200 USD and ensure your spot in the classroom when you register 30 days or more prior to the program start date (not applicable to One-Day programs)

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