Supply chains are in every organization, from a large company to the corner retail store, to running your home has a supply chain.  We all have supply chain experience, even if we don’t know it. 

Supply Chain 101 is a course designed to provide a foundational understanding of supply chain processes within manufacturing & distribution (including retail) companies.

The training course is designed for individuals seeking a broader understanding of how supply chains function or looking for ideas to improve their current supply chain processes.  Additionally, the importance of trust and communication between various players in the supply chain and other stakeholders within a business is explored.

This course provides an overview of the key components, processes, and strategies involved in managing the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers, within a supply chain. 

Overview Topics Include:

• Overview of Supply Chain Functions and Stakeholders
• Procurement vs Purchasing
• Logistics & Inventory Management
• Demand Planning/Forecasting
• Business Planning – No Plan to Integrated Business Planning
• Supply Chain Network Risk Management
• Supply Chain Metrics