Next Available Intakes: 10 September & 29 October 2020
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 day
Venue: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Minimum number to run: 25 participants (To be updated by SUSS)
Synopsis
This course examines facility-related decisions that companies should take into account when designing their supply chain network. We look at the uncertainties in demand that impact supply chain decisions, identify sources of risk for global supply chains and discuss strategies to mitigate risk. Students are equipped with the skills to match demand with available supply in the most optimal manner, balancing capacities and raw material procurement against customer forecasts.
Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the factors influencing supply chain network design decisions.
- Discuss the strategies that can be used to mitigate risk in global supply chains.
- Discuss the strategies for improving a company’s forecast.
- Discuss the main strategies for aggregate planning.
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Analyse the supply chain network design using optimisation.
- Analyse the supply chain network design using the gravity model.
- Solve aggregate planning problems using linear programming.
- Analyse how a company can respond to predictable variability in a supply chain by managing supply and demand.
Schedule and Topics
| Time | Agenda |
|---|
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Course Overview |
| 09:15 – 10:30 | Role of Network Design in the Supply Chain
Factors Influencing Network Design Decisions
Models for Facility Location and Capacity Allocation
Hands-on Session using MS Excel Solver |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Designing Global Supply Chain Networks
Risk Management in Global Supply Chains |
| 12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain
Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain
Aggregate Planning Using Linear Programming
Hands-on Session using MS Excel Solver |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Break |
| 15:45 – 17:45 | Sales and Operations Planning
Managing Supply
Managing Demand |
| 17:45 – 18:00 | Assessment |
Written Quiz
Requirements
Attendees should have a basic understanding of MS Excel and have to bring along their own laptop.
Dr Zahraei is currently a lecturer in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Programme within the School of Business at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Prior to joining SUSS, he worked as an assistant professor at the Worldwide College of Business of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Before joining the ERAU, he was a logistics and transportation systems postdoctoral research fellow in the Singapore University of Technology and Design, and supply chain management research fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore.
Dr Zahraei holds a Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from NTU. His main teaching interests are in supply chain management, quantitative modelling, operations management, and transportation planning. His research interests include supply chain management, freight management, sustainability in logistics and transportation systems, and urban logistics.
Please submit the following documents to cet@suss.edu.sg:
- Coloured copy (back and front) of NRIC for Singaporeans and PRs, or "Employment"/"S" Pass for foreign applicant
- Application form
| International Participants | S'poreans (aged below 40) and PRs | SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy1
(S'poreans aged 40 and above) | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 |
|---|
| Full Course fee (A) | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| SSG grant (70%) (B) | - | ($455) | ($455) | ($455) |
| Nett course fee (A) - (B) = (C) | $650 | $195 | $195 | $195
|
| 7% GST on nett course fee (D) | $45.50 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.65 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST (C) + (D) = (E) | $695.50 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.65 |
| Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes (F) | - | - | ($130) | ($130) |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes (E) - (F) = (G) | $695.50 | $208.65 | $78.65 | $78.65 |
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and/or sit and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice. Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
For clarification, please contact the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email:
CET@suss.edu.sg