Certified Supply Chain Analyst

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Course Overview

This program is designed to provide you the opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the body of knowledge relating to the basics of the supply chain. Foundational topics, theories, decision aids, strategies, etc. will be presented in a clear and concise manner. Specifically, some of the topics presented are Sourcing, the role of inventory in the supply chain, MRP, and Transportation. Beyond these specific supply chain topics, related issues such as Team dynamics, Sustainability, Lean and continuous improvement tools, will be presented. A CSCA designation demonstrates your expertise.

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Key Takeaways

Provide attendee preliminary coverage of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for success regarding the supply chain

Provide attendee exposure to tools and techniques for solution to common supply chain problems

Preliminary knowledge, skills and abilities regarding the supply chain

Preliminary knowledge of tools and techniques for the solution to common supply chain problems

International Supply Chain Education Alliance

ISCEA, The International Supply Chain Education Alliance, conducts many workshops to improve the knowledge of Manufacturing and Service industry professionals worldwide. ISCEA’s mission is to be a single source for Total Supply Chain Knowledge through Education, Certification, and Recognition. ISCEA is the developer of internationally recognized certification programs of Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM), Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), Certified Lean Master (CLM), and Certified RFID Master (RFIDSCM). ISCEA is the governing body for the Ptak Prize. ISCEA members hold mid to upper supply chain management positions in Global 2000 companies.

Course Outline

Part 1

Module 1: Overview

→ What is a Supply Chain?
→ Flows in a Supply Chain
→ Examples of Supply Chains
→ The Objective of a Supply Chain
→ Linking Financial Measures to Supply Chain Operation Measures
→ Revenues and costs
→ Strategy
→ Model for Strategic Fit

Module 2: Strategy

→ Typical Functional Strategies
→ Responsive versus Efficient
→ Push/Pull Versions

Module 3: Framework for Discussion

→ Sources of Costs and Revenues
→ Drivers of Supply Chain Performance
→ Information, Funds, and Product
→ Basic Model
→ Decision Issues

Module 4: Fundamental Issues

→ Demand Common Terms
→ Sales and Operations Planning
→ Forecasting
→ Supply Common Terms

Part 2

Module 5: Aggregate Planning

→ Objective
→ Required Information
→ Strategies
→ Methods
→ Examples

Module 6: Role of Inventory in the Supply Chain

→ Fundamental Issues
→ Inventory Types and Users
→ Categories
→ Functions and Costs
→ Performance Measures
→ ABC Analysis and Cycle Counting
→ Economic Ordering Quantity (EOQ)
→ Safety Stock

Module 7: Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

→ Basic Model
→ Inputs and Outputs
→ Gross and Net Requirements
→ MRP Management
→ Capacity Planning
→ Challenges

Part 3

Module 8: Sourcing

→ General issues
→ The Role of Sourcing in a Supply Chain
→ Benefits
→ Supplier Scoring and Assessment
→ Supplier Selection and Contracts
→ Design Collaboration
→ The Procurement Process
→ Sourcing Planning and Analysis
→ Making Sourcing Decisions in Practice

Module 9: Purchasing

→ Purchase Order
→ Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
→ Flow and Technology

Module 10: Manufacturing

→ Facility Layout Strategies
→ Manufacturing Strategies
→ Manufacturing Technologies Examples

Module 11: Transportation

→ The role of transportation in the supply chain
→ Modes of transportation and their performance characteristics
→ Design options for a transportation network
→ Trade-offs in transportation design
→ Tailored transportation
→ Making transportation decisions in practice

Part 4

Module 12: Warehousing and Distribution

→ Warehousing Activities
→ Warehousing and Storage Facility Layouts
→ Random Stocking
→ Customizing
→ Cross-Docking

Module 13: Sales Order Fulfillment

→ MRP Input and Output
→ Gross and Net Requirements
→ MRP Management
→ Legacy of Our Planning Processes
→ Demand Driven Requirements Planning

Module 14: Lean and Continuous Improvement Tools

→ What is Lean?
→ Characteristics of Lean
→ Origins of Lean
→ Tools & Techniques
→ Fishbone, Scatter Diagrams, 5Why’s, SPC, etc.
→ What is Six Sigma?
→ Six Sigma Project Team
→ Define-Measure-Analyze-ImproveControl (DMAIC)

Part 5

Module 15: Sustainability

→ What is sustainability?
→ Product life cycle considerations
→ Utilize a systems view
→ Goals for environmentally friendly designs
→ Guidelines for Environmentally Friendly Designs
→ Production process considerations
→ Environmentally Friendly Production Processes
→ Reduce, reuse, recycle

Module 16: Team Dynamics

→ Organizational Structures
→ Team Dynamics
→ Customer-Supplier Relationships
→ Manage Customer Relationships
→ Practices for Dealing with Customers
→ Collect Customer Information
→ Understand Customer Needs
→ Guiding Principles in Supplier Relationships
→ Practices for dealing with customers

Who Should Attend?

This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for

→ Entry level supply chain professionals.

→ Organizations in need of a baseline common language for their supply chain team.

→ Individuals involved in supply chain improvement projects or systems implementation (eg. ERP, Lean, etc).

→ Proactive individuals looking to stand out in the eyes of recruiters or current employers.

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FAQ

What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?

Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.

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LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits

What is the deadline for registering to a public course?

The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +1071 4 1075 5711 or [email protected]

What does the course fee cover?

The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.

Does LEORON give discounts?

Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.

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In recognition of their dedication and contribution supporting IKEA Saudi Arabia in arranging training programs during 2017 & 2018, looking forward for more development and exciting effort this year. On behalf of IKEA Saudi Arabia, THANK YOU!
Dalal Kutbi
Country Learning & Development Manager at IKEA Saudi Arabia
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Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
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Turki S. Alsahaan
Dir L&D, Talent Management at Mobily, Etihad Etisalat Company
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Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
Since the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.
Emad Alrajih
VP, Business Winning at BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training
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Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
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Sr. Program Officer, Enterprise Learning & Human Development at Kuwait Foundation for the Advancemen