Supply Chain Management

Introduction

When we make a purchase, whether it for a simple household item or a million ringgit machine, what is the criteria that we look at besides the specifications and the sales person’s attitude? This is where having the knowledge and skill of an effective purchaser and negotiator comes in. This skill will enable you to save thousands if not millions in a calendar year if you know how to apply it successfully.

How Will You Benefit

At the end of this 2 days programme, participants should be able to:

• Apply their knowledge as an Effective Purchaser
• Apply the 6 Crucial Purchasing Skills
• Learn to Manage Suppliers Effectively
• Understand how to expedite purchasing in a systematic manner
• Identify areas to save during purchasing
• Apply effective negotiation strategies on suppliers
• Manage the time effectively as a purchaser to reduce cost
• Produce a PAP for Efficient Inventory

Audience

This program is suitable for Purchasing Managers and Executives, Supply Chain Personnel, Managers and Product Engineers.

Methodology

• This stimulating program will maximizes the understanding and learning through Case Studies, Group Discussion, Multimedia presentation and Personal Reflection

Module

• THE EFFECTIVE PURCHASER
• THE EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATOR
• NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES

Objective

Upon completion of this program, the participants will be able to:

• Understand what is Effective Warehouse Management
• Learn 12 KEY Roles and Responsibilities of Warehouse Professionals
• Develop RIGHT Attitude and Mindset of Warehouse Professionals
• Identify the SEVEN Warehouse Management Control
• Develop Warehouse Action Plan for Higher Productivity and Better Time Management

Who Should Attend

This program is suitable for Managers, Executives, Supervisors, Officers, Team / Line Leaders who perform cycle count, physical inventory count, asset management; Executives who are responsible for materials & inventory planning & control.

Methodology

This program will be conducted via group interaction, individual exercise, case studies, role play, lectures and video / films.

Module

Introduction

A common practice exists in shipping operations whereby the cargo loaded would fill the whole ship. In this respect, one cargo owner (Charterer) will enter into a special contract (Charter Party) with the shipowner for the hire of the ship.

How Will You Benefit

• Understanding the types of chartered shipping operations and essentialities
• Understanding the contractual relationships between the related parties
• Understanding the important terms and conditions in the charter party

Audience

This program is a must buy-in for shipping executives and supporting shipping functions personnel.

Methodology

Participative and practical – Emphasizing learning through experience, both from structured activities: slide presentation, lecturing and interactive activities.

Module

• DEMISE AND NON-DEMISE CHARTER PARTIES
• PAYMENT FOR THE COST OF LOADING AND UNLOADING
• THE ROLE OF BIMCO AND SHIPBROKER IN CHARTERING
• ESSENTIAL CLAUSES IN VOYAGE AND TIME CHARTER
• APPROVED FORMS OF CHARTER PARTIES AND BILLS
• CARGO TRANSFER PROCEDURES AND CAUTIONS
• THE ISPS CODE AND PORT STATE CONTROL
• THE ISM CODE AND SHIP OPERATIONS OF SHIP

Introduction

Many multinational and government- linked companies send their employees to work overseas but overlooked the importance of providing them with proper training and exposures in international business operations. The employees were not given the right mindset and preparations to perform overseas.

How Will You Benefit

• Understand the need for international business
• Understand the appropriate financial tools used in International Business
• Be prepared with the issues inherent in foreign countries, foreign operations
• Make recommendations for improvements in the foreign operations
• Maximize profits from the company overseas ventures
• Mitigate on business risks and Government Regulations

 Audience

• This program is a must buy-in for:
  • Manager, Executives, New officers, employees in the International Business Division of Multinational
  • Companies (MNC) and Government- Linked Companies (GLC)
  • Trainees officers in the International Business Division
  • Senior managers and employees already placed overseas
  • All Employees to be assigned to a Foreign Country
  • All Finance Department Officers monitoring foreign operations
  • Employees of companies which aspires to embark on overseas business expansion

Methodology

The course will be conducted as an interactive session and course materials will be provided to all participants. Group Project and Situational Analysis will also be used in conducting this programme. Question and Answer sessions will be opened at the end of every module to enforce understanding and retention. The speaker will also share his experiences on various issues relating to the topic of discussion to further enhance understanding of the issues.

Module

• INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
• INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCING
• ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS
• MANAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RISKS