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in Open Executive Education in Belgium and #27 worldwide
Businesses everywhere are under mounting pressure to optimise their supply chains – so they can remain competitive, manage risk and be financially sound. This programme is designed to give you the strategic insight and practical tools to navigate changes in the supply chain – and build an organisation that can operate even in disruptive times.
Detailed programme
This programme helps you align supply chain strategy with wider business goals. You’ll explore the financial impact of decisions, discuss strategic supply chain network design – and develop robust risk management practices.
Over four days, you’ll discover the frameworks and tools you need to lead on supply chain strategy – and translate your strategy into a concrete action plan.
Module 1: Supply chain strategy
- Learn how your organisation’s strategy can help build an effective supply chain strategy
- Discover how to optimise supply chain performance in terms of service, cost, cash, sustainability and resilience
Module 2: Financial aspects of supply chain management
- Understand how supply chain management impacts financial performance
- Learn how to reduce working capital requirements – and balance this with profitability
- Identify, analyse, manage and mitigate risks in the supply chain
Module 3: Strategic supply chain network design
- Learn to optimise the supply chain through manufacturing, distribution and sourcing network design
- Explore the impact factory location, capacity and capability can have
- Discover different types of distribution network design and how they impact strategy
- Evaluate offshoring, local sourcing and dual sourcing strategies
Module 4: Resilience in supply chains
- Explore strategies to develop a more resilient supply chain
- Evaluate the resilience of your current supply chain
- Identify measures to take to make your supply chain more adaptable
Why this programme
- Take a strategic approach to operations by aligning your supply chain strategy with overarching business objectives
- Gain a deep understanding of the financial aspects of supply chain management – including cost optimisation, revenue management, and risk mitigation
- Master the art of strategic supply chain network design – including manufacturing, distribution and sourcing
- Develop robust risk management practices and discover how to build a more resilient and adaptable supply chain
- Translate your learnings into a practical, measurable action plan tailored to your organisation
Who should attend
- Supply chain directors and managers responsible for the end-to-end supply chain
- COOs who oversee global manufacturing networks
- Procurement and materials managers, production and plant managers and logistics and distribution managers
- Consultants involved in supply chain projects
Faculty
Ann Vereecke
Professor of Operations Management
Ann Vereecke advises on the supply chain that best fits your strategy and products.
Behzad Samii
Professor of Operations Management
Behzad Samii leads developments in operations and technology management.
Robert Boute
Professor of Operations Management
Robert Boute creates financial and social value with operations and supply chain optimisation.
Bram Desmet
Adjunct Professor of Decision Sciences
Bram Desmet is passionate about supply chain, strategy and advanced analytics