INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TRAINING SERIES

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Prof. I.A. Karimi
National University of Singapore

Introduction This is an introductory course on supply chain management & logistics. It aims to provide
the participants with a broad overview and a comprehensive conceptual understanding of the key terminology, structures, flows, concepts, issues, decisions, methodologies, and applications related to the design, operation, and management of a generic supply chain. The course will use several case study results from industries such as chemicals, computers, airline, automobile, shipping, logistics, pharmaceuticals, etc. to aid the learning. Special emphasis will be on the various components and aspects of the supply chain and how they interact with each other and impact the overall performance and bottomline. The participants will play a computerized game, called Beer game, using their own laptops, to experience for themselves the complex dynamics in a real supply chain using a simulated environment. The course will aim to enable the participants to identify, view, and optimize the relevant supply chain components and issues in an integrated manner to add value for the stakeholders and reduce costs. Representative analytical and modeling methods for optimization and decision support will also be detailed and demonstrated and the role of IT and advanced software tools in enhancing business performance will be highlighted. The course will remove some of the mysticism surrounding and myths behind modeling and optimization, and provide participants with a good grasp of supply chain essentials. The participants will learn the ways and means of evaluating and benchmarking supply chain performance, rationalize the main drivers behind supply chain improvement, and become aware of the main steps and obstacles involved in a real-life project aiming for such improvement. The training methodology will consist of a combination of lectures, discussions, and game. The course will be delivered by an authority in the field of supply chain & logistics modeling and optimization, with vast experience and a good blend of research and consulting in academia and industry.

SINGAPORE 28 - 30 July 2008 Royal Plaza on Scotts

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COURSE CONTENT
Day 1
Demand forecasting & management Basic concepts and issues; uncertainty Introduction to supply chain management Importance of demand forecasting Basics of supply chain Concept of aggregation Examples of supply chains, structures, and Methods and tools for forecasting flows Importance of supply chain perspective Inventory management Business decisions related to supply Value of information Bullwhip effect chains Control policies, VMI Supply chain effectiveness, SCOR model Success stories of supply chain management Day 3 Introduction to logistics Logistics is more than transportation Importance, types, tasks, and modes of logistics INCO terms & inter-modal transportation Outsourcing of logistics & services (3PL, 4PL, etc.) Introduction to modeling & optimization Role of models, optimization, and IT in supply chain management Modeling strategies and applications to supply chain management problems Myths, objectives, and benefits of optimization Solution methods and commercial tools Simulation in supply chain management Global supply chain design & operation Decision support systems Capacity expansion Regulatory factors Production-distribution; duty drawbacks Facility management Logistics optimization Warehouse & hub location Ship routing & scheduling; Container management, transshipment Contract selection Postponement Collaborative logistics Dynamic pricing & revenue optimization The mindset of revenue management Necessary elements Critical fractile model Impact and success stories NOTE: Participants are required to bring their own notebook to have a hands-on session in a supply chain simulation exercise.

Day 2
Project methodology Scope definition Data identification and collection Issues and pitfalls Major tasks and tools in supply chain improvement project Case study on production planning & scheduling Beer game Discussion on Beer game

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for supply chain and logistics professionals and consultants at various levels. These include people who seek to develop a fundamental understanding of modeling and optimization tools and methodologies to improve business performance in a variety of issues such as procurement, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, network design, operations management, strategic planning, production scheduling, process engineering, etc. The course is also suitable for those desiring cross-functional training opportunities and career development in the key areas of supply chain management and logistics.

INSTRUCTORS PROFILE
Dr I.A. Karimi is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the National University
of Singapore. A BTech graduate of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India, he received his MS and PhD from Purdue University, USA, in 1982 & 1984 respectively. He has a unique international mix of academic and industrial experience. He taught as a faculty member at Northwestern University, Evanston, which is a leading private university in the USA. Thereafter, he held a senior research position in DuPont, USA for several years. A leading optimization expert with worldwide recognition in the areas of design, modeling, planning, and scheduling in chemical industry, Prof Karimi has published extensively in a variety of top-tier, international journals in the area of process modeling, planning, scheduling, and optimization. He has accumulated considerable industry experience in chemical logistics and supply chain management. With his unique blend of more than twenty years of research and consulting experience in academia and industry, Prof Karimi has been instrumental in developing several novel and efficient models and methodologies for decision support on several practical problems of local and global relevance in supply chain management and logistics. During his tenure at NUS, he has led several industry-collaborative research and/or consulting projects with a variety of chemical, shipping, and logistics companies and agencies including IBM, Sumitomo Bakelite, Singapore refining company, DuPont, Shell, GlaxoSmithKline, Honeywell, Sembcorp Utilities & Terminals, KNS, Vopak, Danzas, Stolt-Nielson, Odfjell, Berlian Laju Tankers (Indonesia), Jurong Town Corporation, and Maritime & Port Authority (MPA), Singapore. Recently, he led the chemical supply chain portion of a 3-year $1.7 million A*Star project funded by the Agency for Science & Technology Research (A*Star, Singapore) on integrated supply chain networks at The Logistics Institute Asia Pacific. At present, he is leading another two projects on chemical supply chain management and logistics funded by MPA and A*Star. Prof Karimi has more than 25 years of international teaching experience in top universities and has guided more than 50 students in their research theses. Over the years, he has taught several short courses on supply chain management, and given many invited and contributed lectures in prestigious local and international conferences.

TIME SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION
Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Seminar starts at 9.00am and ends at 5.00pm daily. Please arrive at 8.30am on Day One to allow time to register and receive seminar notes. Lunch at 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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TRAINING DOCUMENTATION
Comprehensive training notes specially prepared by the instructor will be supplied to all delegates. These materials will serve as a continuing reference source for you and your colleagues during and after the training.

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CPD RECOGNITION
This training programme is designed to meet the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) needs of participants. A Certificate of Attendance indicating the number of CPD hours achieved will be awarded at the end of the programme. This serves as evidence of your personal and professional commitment to your career.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellation of registration must be made in writing. If you are unable to attend: i. a substitute delegate is welcomed at no additional charge ii. your registration can be credited to a future event iii. you will receive a full refund less 10% administrative charge if cancellation is received in writing more than 14 days before the event iv. you will receive 80% refund of the registration fee if cancellation is received in writing within 7 - 14 days before the event v. no cancellations will be accepted within 7 days of the event start date. Training documentations will, however be sent to the delegate

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28-30 July 2008 Royal Plaza on Scotts

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REGISTRATION FEE
Mobile : Individual Fee S$1600 Group Fee S$1500 (3 or more delegates from the same organization) Additional 5% Early Bird Discount if registration and payment made before 1 July 2008
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