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WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS:

Supply chain management (SCM) encompasses the set of activities that transform raw materials into intermediate goods and final products, and deliver those final products to the customer. These activities range from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product by the customer, and often require operating or monitoring a worldwide network of manufacturing, supplier, and distribution facilities. Traditionally, the management of flows between marketing, and production was called logistics. So in many ways, logistics is related to SCM, where the definition of flow has taken on much broader meaning.

In this thought provoking 1-day workshop you will focus on the planning, analysis, decision making, and measurement methods used to manage supply networks in order to improve customer satisfaction. A comparison of different supply chain strategies will be presented, with an emphasis on the application of business strategies that will help you to minimize waste.

Topics Covered Include:

• Organizing for supply chain management
• Performance measurements
• Key tools and techniques
• Insourcing and outsourcing
• Supplier evaluation, selection, development
• Transportation and logistics
• Physical flows in the chain
• The bullwhip phenomenon, its causes, and remedial measures
• Case discussion and comparison of organizations
• Supply chain simulation game

Your Instructor:

Edward D. Arnheiter is an Associate Professor in the Lally School of Management and Technology, Rensselaer at Hartford . Prior to beginning his academic career, Dr. Arnheiter spent eleven years in industry as an operations management professional, in both the defense sector and consumer products manufacturing. He held key engineering and managerial positions with several major companies including; GE Aerospace, ConDiesel Mobile Equipment, Spalding Sports Worldwide, and Titleist and Foot-Joy Worldwide. Dr. Arnheiter is also a management consultant, and has experience with a variety of corporate clients, addressing a range of strategic and technological issues. Dr. Arnheiter received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Union College , an M.S. in Engineering Management, and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.