Application of Optimisation and Decision Aid to Supply Chain Management
Course objectives
- Identify supply chain problems requiring optimisation and decision support in the enterprise
- Describe the solutions provided by optimisation and decision support tools
- Review the state-of-the-art as concerns optimisation problems resolved by our teams in various industries
This course is intended for supply chain managers or analysts wishing to obtain a perspective on the integration and control of supply chain flows.
By the end of the course, participants will have learned about the decision support tools used in supply chain problems. They will also be able to recognise optimisation-related problems within their company.
Eurodecision is a French state-approved occupational training organisation (accreditation no. 11780765678).
Detailed outline
Day One
09:00 - 09:30 Reception
09:30 - 09:45 Course presentation
09:45 - 10:45 Introduction to supply chain problems
11:00 - 12:00 Distribution network architecture: positioning of strategic stock
12:00 -13:30 Lunch break
13:30 -15:00 Procurement: The function of inventory, related costs, quality of service, base stock, and safety stock
15:00 -15:30 Case study: Evaluating a stock management policy
15:45-17:15 Case study: Inventory auditing - areas for improvement
17:15 -17:30 Assessment of Day One
Day Two
09:00 -09:15 Reception
09:15 -10:45 Operating a distribution network: Modelling transportation costs and rates
(batch transport, rounds), catchment area parameters,
constraints.
11:00 -11:30 Case study: Assessment of a transportation policy
11:30 -12:00 Case study: Analysis of distribution scenarios
13:30 -15:00 optimisation tools (operating principle): the transportation plan,
analysis of bottlenecks, supply chain optimisation,
constraints and steps in an Analysis.
15:15 -16:45 Presentation of a tool for optimising a distribution network
16:45 -17:15 Discussion on attendees' specific problems
17:15 -17:30 Conclusion – Assessment
Trainers
The course is led by Philippe Vallin, Supply Chain expert at Eurodecision, lecturer at Paris Dauphine University, and Optimisation Engineer specialised in the supply chain.
This customised course is held on your company premises.
Eurodecision also offers a slightly modified version of this course to participants from different companies: presentation of examples adapted to your business, modified practice assignments, etc.
