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Distribution Resource Planning Training
Two Day DRP Course for Manufacturing & Distribution
Companies
PERSPECTIVE:
Present how World Class
distributors are integrating Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Lean
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management into an overall business strategy.
The characteristics of business that will be globally competitive for the 2000s
will be discussed.
BUSINESS STRATEGY:
Discusses how World Class
companies view integration of the distribution and inventory strategies with
the business plan as essential for competing in global markets. In order to
compete companies must improve quality, delivery and flexibility while
simultaneously reducing total costs. This provides a foundation for increased
market share and profitability.
MANAGEMENT PLANNING:
The fundamental
management planning systems that are required to execute the overall business
strategy will be discussed. Topics covered will be the sales and operations
planning process as well as master scheduling, distribution planning and
transport planning.
SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIPS:
Discusses the
importance of extending the continuous improvement process into the supplier
base. This section of the course focuses on taking a total cost perspective
with suppliers, and establishing a supplier certification process.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT & BENCHMARKING:
Focuses on the importance of measuring performance on a daily, weekly and
monthly basis to meet the total business objectives. Monitors which leading
manufacturing businesses utilize to promote improvement will be presented along
with how to benchmark your company's operations.
STEPS TO WORLD CLASS DISTRIBUTION:
Presents
the specific steps that World Class manufacturers and distributors have taken
to achieve this level of performance. Utilizing these steps will significantly
enhance a company's progress towards becoming competitive in today's global
marketplace.
RESULTS & BENEFITS:
Presents the results
and benefits, which are attained by companies who have attained excellence.
Typical results include:
15-20% improvement in customer service
25-40% reduction in
inventory
10-15% reduction in distribution costs
2-10% reduction in
purchase costs
Improved transport scheduling and reduced handling costs
improved communication.
COMPANY ACTION PLAN:
Each management team
attending will develop a company action plan specifying the steps that they
need to follow to ensure attainment of World Class Performance.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING:
This course
maximizes the learning experience by making application to each company=s
environment. This is accomplished through team discussions and case study
analysis facilitated by highly experienced course leaders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is designed
for Top Management, Operating Management and Project Implementation Teams.
Attendees should include key staff from: General Management, Sales, Marketing,
Distribution, Transport, Operations, Management, Logistics, Finance and
Information Systems. Companies are strongly urged to attend as a team.
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