From the course: Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips
Welcome to the course
From the course: Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips
Welcome to the course
- When I talk with my colleagues about operations and supply chain management, it's clear that one of the biggest challenges we're all facing is that we just don't have enough time. We're under constant pressure to do more work, but with fewer resources. Yes, we all genuinely want to be learning new skills and implementing the latest tools, but there is so much other work to do that it's hard to keep up. Ironically, we get so busy dealing with today's problems that we miss the chance to learn about new approaches that could actually make us more efficient. My name is Daniel Stanton and I'm passionate about operations, logistics, and supply chain management. Throughout my career, I've found the work of managing operations, coordinating logistics, and driving real business value through procurement to be interesting, challenging, and rewarding. And I especially enjoy the challenge of transforming supply chains through effective project management. I define a supply chain as a complex network made up of people, processes, and technologies that is engineered and managed to deliver value to a customer. So throughout this course, we'll spend time looking at all three of those areas. I'll share tips on how to manage them effectively and how to drive improvements. My goal with this series is to make it easier for supply chain professionals, like you, to keep up to date with the latest tools and trends in our industry. Each week, I'll highlight an important supply chain topic, show you how it can be relevant for your operations, and include links to other resources. Whether you work in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, or distribution and logistics, you play an important role in the supply chain. Understanding how these concepts affect your company and your customers and suppliers will help you achieve better results and deliver more value. The business of supply chain management is evolving quickly and we all need to invest some time in our own professional development. I hope this course will make it easier for you to learn new skills and grow as a professional. I'm looking forward to taking this journey together. So thanks for joining me for this series about operations and supply chain management.
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Welcome to the course2m 32s
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Focus on supply chain management4m
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Adopt strategic sourcing3m 59s
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Avoid inventory stockouts3m 12s
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Become a sustainability champion4m 10s
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Connect distribution center processes3m 41s
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Drive continuous process improvement4m 19s
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Embrace omni-channel fulfillment3m 46s
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Analyze your supply chain risks3m 32s
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Prepare your business continuity plan3m 11s
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Strengthen supply chain cybersecurity4m 11s
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Track and trace your products3m 58s
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Improve your sales forecast3m 29s
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Use sales and operations planning (S&OP)3m 32s
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Invest in innovation3m 23s
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Lead cross-functional projects2m 55s
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Calculate payback period and NPV3m 29s
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Manage transportation decisions3m 41s
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Analyze the impact of lead times2m 44s
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Develop operations management skills4m 24s
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Tips to reduce waste in your operations4m 9s
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Calculate return on investment3m 38s
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Prevent counterfeiting3m 54s
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Manage employee turnover3m 55s
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Pick the right production strategy3m 25s
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Adopt strategic workforce planning3m 17s
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Optimize your inventory3m 33s
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Manage payment terms and cash flow2m 47s
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Learn about MRP and ERP planning systems3m 30s
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Use big data for operations management2m 54s
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Optimize your perishable inventory3m 22s
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Track your inventory turns2m 34s
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Manage change and transitions3m
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Blockchain for supply chain3m 7s
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Choose meaningful metrics and KPIs3m 25s
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Build flexibility into your supply chain2m 45s
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Automate your supply chain3m 9s
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Optimize your lot sizes3m 1s
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Manage customer returns3m 19s
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Build a career in supply chain operations management2m 51s
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Ten industries for supply chain operations managers2m 49s
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Recruit top talent successfully2m 52s
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Solve problems as a team2m 15s
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Beware of the bullwhip effect2m 55s
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Make your professional development plan2m 56s
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Adopt formal purchasing ethics3m 21s
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Learn about supplier relationship management (SRM)3m 2s
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Use analytics for supply chain3m 32s
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Learn about customer relationship management (CRM)2m 50s
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Learn about warehouse management systems (WMSs)3m 9s
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Learn about transportation management systems (TMSs)2m 49s
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