SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN

Do we need to have another warehouse?  How do we decide on the best location?  What would the potential impact be to open a new depot or close an existing one?

Get months of practical experience enhanced by expert coaching, in just a few days, all without the risk of having to pay dearly for your mistakes!

We provide you with a unique opportunity to learn and apply the theory in a realistic, but simulated environment.  As a member of the management team of your business, you will have to develop your supply chain strategy and design your logistics network accordingly, taking into account the realities of the broader economic environment, the market dynamics, the characteristics of your field or industry, your own company strengths and weaknesses and the actions of your competition (which off course is represented by the other player teams).  You will have to decide on the number and size of the depots in your supply chain network.  You will have to close or open depots where required, determined by centre-of-gravity analyses, and practically monitor the changes in stock holding and transport costs.  Meanwhile you have to run the business, managing your supply chain towards business success: showing a healthy profit and gaining market share.  The truth is, learning by doing is really the only road to insight.

Most important, you will gain confidence in making business decisions in high stress situations – dealing with inadequate information, time constraints and people dynamics.  You’ll experience the emotional involvement, the adrenaline of competition and the disappointments and successes of your decisions.  And have a lot of fun doing it! 

Importantly, you will be exposed to the knowledge and experience of Gerard de Villiers, an experienced supply chain strategist and logistician.  He will facilitate the session, coach you, guide you and discuss pertinent issues.  

Who should attend?  Individuals at middle management level from any industry would find this a valuable learning experience.

Join us for a highly realistic business simulation session, and experience the world class Insight Business Challenge. If you are interested, please complete the registration form and fax it to our offices as soon as possible.  Please note that we are only able to accommodate a limited number of participants per session, since this is not a regular seminar, but a truly interactive, focused learning experience. 

 

Listen to our delighted clients: "Marked improvement in our demand forecasting!" "Very good experience in terms of logistical issues and focus on profitability of the business." "A great learning experience that creates valuable insight in business dynamics. A thoroughly enjoyable experience."

Gerard de Villiers specialises in transportation planning, solid waste management strategies, logistics and supply chain management.  He also lectures at the University of Pretoria and Technikon Witwatersrand and acts as consulting editor for Logistics News.  During his career he accumulated a wealth of experience with employers such as Transport Services (Transnet), Jordaan and Joubert Consulting Transportation Engineers (later called African Consulting Engineers), Viamax Logistics,  LGA Logistics Consultants and BKS Engineering and Management.  He also served three years as Director of the Institution of Civil Engineers.    He is currently a Divisional Director at Khuthele Projects.

ENTERPRISE INSIGHT offers both corporate in-house programmes, uniquely designed according to the organisation’s  develop-ment needs, and group-based sessions focusing on specific management and leadership themes aimed at the individual.