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Date: 23 & 24 January 2025  

Time: 9am - 5:30pm

Venue: The Empire Hotel Subang, Selangor

 

Attend this highly rated programme and learn how to:

• Implement advanced Push vs Pull-based Supply Chain Models to enhance operational efficiency
• Design and execute optimal Supply Chain Management strategies aligned with business objectives
• Develop comprehensive Production Planning frameworks that respond to market dynamics
• Create and maintain precise Forecast Management systems to reduce variance
• Maximise Capacity Utilisation through strategic planning and execution
• Establish effective Material Planning protocols that minimise costs and maximise efficiency
• Navigate and resolve Production Schedule changes with minimal disruption
• Implement best-practice Inventory Management techniques to optimise stock levels
• Design efficient Logistics Management systems that enhance delivery performance
• Develop and monitor meaningful KPIs that drive continuous
• improvement
• Apply strategic supplier positioning techniques for optimal resource allocation
• Calculate and enhance Customer Lifetime Value to strengthen business relationships

Maximize  Learning Impact

Exclusive 3-for-2 Team Learning Offer !

Strengthen your organisation's supply chain capabilities by registering 3 team members for the price of 2 only ! Create a high-performing supply chain culture through collaborative learning and consistent implementation of optimisation strategies across your organisation by utilising this exclusive offer.

Good for:

• Supply Chain Managers and Directors responsible for overall supply chain strategy and execution
• Operations and Production Managers seeking to optimise manufacturing and distribution processes
• Logistics, Warehouse, and Distribution Managers looking to enhance operational efficiency
• Planning and Procurement Professionals involved in demand forecasting and inventory management

Introduction

How well is your organisation adapting to the unprecedented shifts disrupting global supply chains?

Organisations today face unprecedented supply chain challenges - from demand unpredictability and inventory optimisation to production scheduling complexities and logistics bottlenecks. According to PwC's 26th Annual Global CEO Survey 2023, 43% of Asia Pacific CEOs are investing in supply chain transformation, with China and Malaysia leading at over 50% investment rates. This regional focus is particularly significant as Asia Pacific is projected to drive 70% of global growth over the next decade.

The impact of efficient supply chain management is compelling: Research by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) reveals that companies with optimised supply chains achieve up to 15% reduction in operational costs, significantly outperforming their competitors in market growth and profitability.

This intensive two-day programme directly addresses these critical challenges through practical, proven solutions:

• Master both Push and Pull-based supply chain models to enhance operational efficiency
• Implement advanced forecasting techniques to reduce demand-supply mismatches
• Optimise inventory management to reduce holding costs while maintaining service levels
• Develop sophisticated production planning frameworks that respond to market dynamics
• Create effective KPIs to monitor and improve supply chain performance
• Build stronger supplier relationships through strategic positioning and management

Transform your supply chain from a cost centre into a strategic asset. This hands-on programme equips you with immediately applicable tools, techniques, and strategies to optimise your entire supply chain operation, reduce costs, and drive competitive advantage in your market.

Course Director

Peter Ong brings over three decades of hands-on experience in supply chain management, manufacturing procurement, and operational optimisation to his role as a professional trainer and consultant. His expertise is exemplified by his successful leadership of a US$1.5 million inventory reduction project, demonstrating his ability to deliver tangible results in warehouse and inventory optimisation. This practical experience forms the foundation of his training methodology, which focuses on immediate implementation and measurable outcomes.

As a certified trainer with the American Management Association and TPS (Toyota Production System) Manager™, Peter has successfully trained thousands of professionals across ASEAN. His programmes are distinguished by their practical approach, combining international best practices with deep understanding of local market dynamics. This unique methodology integrates Western management principles with Asian business practices, delivering immediate, measurable improvements in operational eciency. His systematic technique helps organisations identify and overcome critical areas of inefficiency, often revealing opportunities for profit enhancement that were previously overlooked.

Peter holds an MBA in IT Management from Multimedia University, Malaysia, and a BSc in Marketing, Finance & Psychology from the University of Oregon, USA. His professional certifications include Industry 4.0 and Advanced Supply Chain Management from MIT Global SCALE, Business Excellence Assessor from Malaysia Productivity Corporation, and specialised training certifications in psychology and mind mapping techniques. This combination of academic excellence and practical expertise enables him to deliver complex concepts in an accessible, actionable manner.

His extensive experience spans diverse industries, having delivered transformative training programmes for leading organisations including Panasonic, Shell, BASF Petronas Chemicals, and DHL. As the author of "The Bullettrain Entrepreneur – 5 Pillars Towards SME Success" and former columnist for Business Media International, Peter brings valuable thought leadership to his training approach. His mission is to help organisations achieve operational excellence through practical, results-driven training that delivers immediate value and sustainable improvements in supply chain efficiency

Training Agenda

Module 1: Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Understanding Supply Chain Management fundamentals
• Optimising total operational costs
• Accelerating time to market
• Achieving customer service excellence
• Push vs Pull-based supply chain strategies
• 5 Key Elements of a Supply Chain Model
• Case Study: Achieving On-Time Delivery Excellence

Module 2: Production Planning Optimisation

• Evolution of production planning in modern manufacturing
• Strategic vs functional planning roles
• Inconsistencies in Production Schedules
• Cost reduction and profit enhancement strategies
• Workshop: 5M Strength & Weakness Analysis

Module 3: Advanced Forecast Management

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) implementation
• Forecasting Patterns in Demand & Supply Chain Management
• Quantitative vs Qualitative forecasting techniques
• Minimising Forecast Variances and maximising Forecast Accuracy
• Workshop: Forecast Variance Analysis & Control

Module 4: Capacity Utilisation Optimisation

• Understanding capacity utilisation concepts
• Managing over-capacity vs under-capacity scenarios
• Maximising capacity utilisation & subcontract management
• Total Productive Maintenance to minimise downtime
• Workshop: Capacity utilisation calculation

Module 5: Strategic Material Control

• Supply positioning methodology
• Supplier evaluation and management
• Material planning and cost control strategies
• Powerful tool in managing suppliers
• Workshop: Material planning strategy using supply positioning

Module 6: Production Schedule Optimisation

• Overcoming scheduling challenges
• Implementing effective monitoring tools
• Managing schedule changes proactively
• Managing people-related issues in schedule changes
• Workshop: Critical Ratio Analysis

Module 7: Inventory Management Excellence

• Understanding the 7 major elements of inventory holding costs
• 3 key inventory performance indicators
• Just-In-Time (JIT) implementation
• Vendor-Managed-Inventory (VMI) techniques
• Workshop: Inventory holding days reduction calculation

Module 8: Logistics Management Essentials

• Top 5 objectives of logistics management
• Top 5 International trade risks
• Critical risk factors in Incoterms 2020
• Distribution mode optimisation: Consolidation, Break Bulk, Cross Docking, Stockpiling
• Workshop: Selecting the right transportation mode

Module 9: Performance Excellence & Customer Service

• KPI development and monitoring
• Production Planning KPIs vs Supply Chain KPIs
• Customer service excellence strategies
• Creating and delivering customer value
• Nurturing long-term customer relationships
• Workshop: Customer Lifetime Value calculation

Module 10: Course Conclusion and Way Forward

• Review of key learning
• Interactive Q&A session
• Development of individual action plans
• Course evaluation and feedback