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Strategic Management of Resources

Supply Chain Management

True North Consulting, LLC
Certificate Program Provided by True North Consulting, LLC Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to supply chain strategy deployment. Topics include: strategic planning, resource alignment, configuring and integrating internal processes, change management, project management, voice of the customer and strategic planning of facilities, supply partners, information technology, and organizational design. These courses will be taught by certified APICS instructor David Carter, using APICS proven course curricula designed to prepare operations professionals for the CPIM certification exams. APICS: the Association for Operations Management, is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training and internationally recognized certifications. CPIM stands for Certified in Production & Inventory Management. Today it is the leading professional certification for supply chain professionals with over 70, 000 world-wide. Instructor: David Carter, CPIM, CPA, CMA David has over 18 years of director level supply chain experience in tier 1 automotive and aerospace companies. As Vice President of ACTIS Manufacturing, he started up Toyota's first remanufacturing plant. As Materials Director at Bosch s largest North American plant, he led a complete Lean transformation. Heading the supply chain function at Eaton Aerospace's lead plant he co-chaired the division s supply chain improvement team. He served as Materials Management Director and Business Process Director at Sanden International, a $300M Japanese automotive supplier. David began his career in Finance as a Controller and believes his financial background helps him engage all business stakeholders. David is President of True North Consulting, LLC, and President of the South Central Mississippi chapter of APICS. He holds a BBA in Accounting & Marketing and is certified in production and inventory control, a certified public accountant, and a certified management accountant. General Information Cost: $525 per course ($475 for APICS members). Cost includes APICS student workbook for each course (an $85 value) Class Times: 8: 30AM 4: 30PM Lunch is provided 24 CEUs per course Location: Holmes Community College Workforce Development Center 412 West Ridgeland Ave. Ridgeland, MS 39157 To Register Contact: Ms. Angela Crain T 601. 605. 3370 F 601. 605. 3408 acrain holmescc. edu For Additional Information Contact: David Carter 601. 707. 5022 dcarter envisiontruenorth. com
Related Awards, Degrees or Certifications: CPIM
Related Jobs or Careers: CPIM Certification, Master Scheduler, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager
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group study and discussionThis class may involve group study
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instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in Madison, MS, or at one of these training facilities: Ridgeland, MS,
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Course Level:intermediate
Duration:24 hours
Training Presented in:English

Strategic Management of Resources Seminar Schedule

Date   Location    
15th Jan, 2010   Ridgeland, MS   [Register]
22nd Jan, 2010   Ridgeland, MS   [Register]
29th Jan, 2010   Ridgeland, MS   [Register]
Strategic Management of Resources The course is often held over 3 consecutive Fridays.

Strategic Management of Resources
Course Outline

1. Aligning Resources with Strategic Plans
a. Overview
b. The Need for a Company Strategy
i. Definition of Strategy
ii. Purpose of a Strategy
iii. Types of Strategies
iv. Return to the Strategic Planning Model
c. The Need for Distinctive Competencies
i. Characteristics That Create a Competitive Advantage
ii. Competitive Advantage Categories
iii. Market Analysis Tool
d. Quality A Competitive Marketplace Requirement
i. Total Quality Management
ii. Continuous Improvement
iii. Approaches to Quality
iv. Methodology Quality Function Deployment
v. House of Quality
vi. Internal and External Customers
vii. Quality Cost Categories
viii. Quality at the source Requirements
e. Lean/ JIT-Another Way To Achieve Competitive Advantage
i. Definition of Lean/ JIT
ii. Important Concepts in Lean/ JIT
iii. Lean Manufacturing and the Lean Enterprise
iv. Lean Manufacturing
v. Lean Enterprise
vi. Benefits of Lean/ JIT Implementation
vii. Objectives of Lean/ JIT Implementation

2. Choices Affecting Operations Structure
a. Operations Strategy
i. Focus Decisions
ii. Product Characteristics
b. Structure Decisions
i. Organizational Design
ii. Capacity Strategies
iii. Facility Decisions
iv. Plant Focus
v. Plant Layout

3. Choices Affecting Operations Infrastructure
a. Infrastructure Decisions
i. Infrastructure and Productivity Definition
ii. Workforce Involvement
iii. Organizational Design
iv. Quality Systems
v. Information Systems as Support for Manufacturing
vi. Operations Planning and Control Systems

4. Configuring and Integrating Operating Processes
a. Operations Control System
i. Operations Control System Life Cycle
b. Operations control System Configuration
c. Configuring Master Planning of Resources
i. The Hierarchy of Master Planning of Resources
ii. Sales and Operations Planning, Resource Planning, and Product Profile
iii. Sales and Operations Planning Approach
iv. Resource Planning Issues
v. Inventory investment Planning
vi. Master Planning of Resources in a volume/ Variety Matrix
vii. Master Planning of Resources Emphasis with Manufacturing Strategies
viii. Master Schedule Configuration and Relationship to Supporting Competitive Advantages
d. Detailed Scheduling and Planning
i. Detailed Scheduling and Planning Hierarchy
ii. Detailed Scheduling and Planning a Volume/ Variety Matrix
iii. Detailed Scheduling and Planning Emphasis with Manufacturing Strategies
e. Configuring the Execution and Control of Operations
i. Execution and Control Hierarchy
ii. Execution and Control by Volume/ Variety
iii. Execution and Control of Operations Emphasis with Manufacturing Strategies

5. Supply Chain Management
a. The Supply Chain
i. Relationship to Strategy and Competitive Advantage
ii. Value Chain Model
iii. Supply Chain Management
iv. SCM Communication
v. Inventory Management
vi. Materials Handling Concepts
vii. Time-Based Competition
viii. Developing and Maintaining Supply Chain Relationships
ix. Supply chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR)
x. Global Sourcing and Distribution

6. Configuring and Integrating Design and Development and Cost Management Processes
a. Design and Development
i. Limitations of the Traditional Design and Development Processes
ii. Product Design and Development Impact
iii. Managing Product and Process Change
b. Cost Management Introduction
i. Cost Structures and Categories
ii. Cost Accounting
iii. Asset Valuation
iv. Settlement with Customers and Suppliers
v. Alignment with the Operating Environment
vi. The Use and Misuse of Cost Management Data
vii. Advantages and Limitations of Cost Data

7. Project Management
a. Project Management Introduction
i. The Definition of a Project
ii. The Characteristics of a Project
iii. Examples of Projects
iv. The Benefits of Project Management
v. The Project Life Cycle
vi. The Strategic Alignment of a Project
vii. The Organization and Structure of Projects
viii. The Three Phases of Project Management
ix. Project Evaluation and Selection
x. Capital Funding
xi. The Project Planning Phase
xii. Project Scheduling
b. Project Implementation Phase
i. Forming the Project Team
ii. Managing Team Relationships
iii. Taking Corrective Action
iv. The Close out Phase
v. The Close out Meeting

8. Measurement Management
a. Fundamental concepts of Measurement
i. Organizational Performance Measurement
ii. Financial Measurements
iii. Strategic Capabilities
iv. Some General Principles for Measurements
9. Change Management
a. Reasons for Implementing Change
b. Activity on Change in Your Organization
c. Understanding the Phases of Change
d. Change Process Summary Table
e. Guiding Yourself through Change
f. Guiding Others through Change
g. Key Points to Remember About Change
About The Training Provider: True North Consulting, LLC
True North Consulting, LLC - True North Consulting's mission is to equip people to transform their supply chain operations through training in supply chain management, lean six sigma and operations management principles. We offer APICS certification (CPIM), Lean Six Sigma, Lean Accounting and other value stream centered courses. We train, assess and coach to accelerate your journey to operational excellence. From...
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