Establishing safe working practices and behaviours for working safely when exposed to hazards/risks
encountered at work
Be better able to recognize hazards even when the untrained person does not know of its existence
Create enthusiasm for behavioural change needed for safety and good health
Who Should Attend
All employees, senior and junior, are indeed exposed to hazards on work sites, in factories, in
computer and cable laden environments
Employees in the “normal” office environments who are exposed to hazards that seem non-existent
Safety staff, HACCP environment staff, factory staff, operations staff, vehicle fleet management
staff, warehouse staff, front and back office staff, etc
Duration
3 days
Basic Hse Management – for Non-HSE Professionals
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
Establishing safe working practices and behaviours for working safely when exposed to hazards/risks
encountered at work
Be better able to recognize hazards even when the untrained person does not know of its existence
Create enthusiasm for behavioural change needed for safety and good health
Who Should Attend
All employees, senior and junior, are indeed exposed to hazards on work sites, in factories, in
computer and cable laden environments
Employees in the “normal” office environments who are exposed to hazards that seem non-existent
Duration
2 days
Effective Maintenance Management
Effective maintenance of plant machinery and equipment is known to prolong their life. It also saves
unnecessary down-time, machinery time- outs and generally helps avoid stock-cuts in production
environments’. Most of all it helps bolster the bottom line of the organization.
Who Should Attend
Maintenance and plant engineers, senior engineers, shift managers, production managers, plant and factory
managers. Also suitable for other interfacing staff like industrial engineers, quality managers and
associated staff in industry.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules
Standard factory, plant and machinery facilities
Plants/Assets protection methods and strategies
Inventory management for effective maintenance
Control of engineering and technical spares
Duration
3 days
Inventory Management
This course is designed to develop and/or sharpen the skills of the professionals charged with managing
inventory.
Inventory items in warehousing and stores management easily account for over 60 percent of total assets of
many organisations and can form the largest area of cost savings in most organisations
The hands-on experience and theoretical frameworks used in this programme will be of immense professional
benefit to delegates attending.
Who Should Attend
Staff and managers in the following functions: Inventory Management; Supply Chain; Procurement;
Production Planning; Warehousing; Logistics; Production; Quality and Factory Cost Accounting. in
Manufacturing Industries, NGO’s and in the public and private sectors.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
Inventory Management
Inventory Types
The Ordering Cycle
Costs Associated With Inventory
Reducing Inventory Costs
Reporting Processes For Stock
Store Receipts and Documentation
Documenting Special Items
Store Issues And Documentation
Method Of Issuance
Numbering And Classification Of Stock Items
Stock Counting Procedures
Stock Age Analysis
Bulk Products Receipt
Products Storage And Handling
Warehousing Management
Identification & Assessment Of Inventory Risks
Duration
3 days
Operations Management for Enhanced Business Performance
Be it in manufacturing, services, social or non- government sector, whatever the business or
organization, operations management forms the bulk of the activity and impinges to the larger extent on
the profitability of the organization. This is because operation management deals with the management of
direct resources required for production of the goods and services provided by the firm.
Who Should Attend
Operations Managers, Inventory Managers, Plant Managers, Factory Managers, Production and Quality
Assurance Managers, Purchasing and Logistics Managers, Industrial Engineers, Warehousing and Store
Managers in Manufacturing Industries, NGO’s and in the public and private sectors.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
Operations Management Strategies
Operations Design
Capacity Planning and Control
Project Planning and Control Techniques
Inventory Management
Quality Management
Operations Management Improvement Strategies
The Challenge of Operations Management
Business Management
Duration
3 days
Process Improvement
High productivity and growth for competitive advantage can be met by the development and sustenance of
optimal processes. An optimal process is one that is cost effective, returning high quality and quantity
of work such that the customer is satisfied. It must be nimble and fast to apply. This course focuses on
process analysis that is easy to install, renew and/or redesign. Given management commitment, process
management requires the identification of critical success factors and a strong cross- functional focus
for results to be achieved.
Who Should Attend
Middle and senior level executives in all functions who want to improve efficiency and effectiveness in
the organization.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
Process improvement and quality management – an overview
Tendering for good suppliers and the consequential negotiating of firm and favourable contracts is a very
beneficial skill for those involved in purchasing to learn. A poorly negotiated contract that ties the
business to a bad supplier and high prices can quickly damage a company’s bottom line.
Understanding these basic concepts ensures the best suppliers for the company are selected and that the
optimum mix of goods is bought at the best prices.
Who Should Attend
Staff new to purchasing, Warehouse supervisors, all staff involved in purchasing, logistics and materials
management who have never had a course in purchasing management. Depot staff and supervisors/officers in
transport firms handling large and bulky goods.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
What Purchasing Is
Key Purchasing Goals
Purchasing vs Buying
Advantages Of Profitable Purchasing Strategies
Cost Components Of The Purchasing Function
Pre-Purchasing Considerations
Analytical Purchasing Techniques
Value Analysis Vs Outsourcing
Make Or Buy Decisions - Critical Factors
Factors To Consider Before A Purchase (Quantitative)
Factors To Consider Before A Purchase (Qualitative)
The Efficiencies And Difficulties Of Centralized Purchasing
Evaluating And Choosing Suppliers
International Purchasing Contracts, Responsibility & Payment Terms
International Purchasing Cost Components
Receiving And Storing Shipments
Optimal Inventory Maintenance
Proper Record Keeping
Duration
3 days
Strategic Purchasing Management
This course is designed to help managers differentiate between tactical and strategic purchasing. It
reviews both types of purchasing and explores how they can be aligned with organizational strategy. It
deals
with maximizing company resources to improve business performance by aligning the objectives of purchasing
management with its business strategies. At this strategic level, purchasing decisions affect
profitability
and business growth.
Who Should Attend
Senior Purchasing Managers, Warehouse Managers and Inventory Managers. All senior staff involved in
purchasing, logistics and materials management including Senior Depot and Transport Managers.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
What Is Purchasing Strategy?
What Is Strategic Purchasing?
Market Analysis – Including Geography & Pestle
Supply Positioning
Implications Of Supply Positioning With Regard To Strategic And Tactical Sourcing
Purchasing Strategic Plan
Vendor And Market Analysis
Opportunity & Spend Analysis (Pareto)
Customer Preferencing
Market Management Matrix
Product Portfolio Analysis
Supply Chain Analysis, PPCA & Vulnerability Analysis Theory
Applying SCA & Vulnerability Analysis
Supplier Appraisal & Financial Analysis
Purchase Price Cost Analysis
Vendor Performance And Improvement Mgt
Leading Vs Lagging
Risk Management
Duration
3 days
Supply Chain Management
Organizations have increasingly found out that to improve productivity and efficiency, a centralized
management of the flow of goods and services, which includes all processes that transform raw materials
into final products, is paramount.
This course is designed focus on the above, thereby covering all supply chain processes like Customer
service management, procurement, manufacturing flow management, outsourcing, vendor management, warehouse
management and performance measurement to name a few.
By attending this course, delegates will use the knowledge acquired to make Improvements in productivity
and efficiency that go straight to the bottom line of a company
Who Should Attend
This program will be ideal for staff and managers in the following functions:
Inventory Management; Supply Chain; Procurement; Production Planning; Warehousing; Logistics; Production;
Quality Management and Factory Cost Accounting.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
What Supply Chain Management Is?
Right = Product + Place + Time + Quantity + Quality + Cost Equation
Applications, Regulations And Constraints
The 5-Step Supply Chain Process
Key Participants In The Supply Chain
The Bullwhip Effect & Its Causes
Supply Chain Drivers
Supply Chain Alignment With Business Strategy
Managing SCM Risks & Inevitables
Developing And Applying Mitigation Strategies
Tracking Various SCM Performance Data
Benchmarking The SCM Process
The SCOR Model
Introduction to The Balanced Score Card For SCM
Early Indications of Supply Chain Problems
Aspiring For the Ideal SCM And Best Practices
Partnering In SCM Activities And Implications
Criteria For Building Successful SCM Partnerships
SCM As A Promoter Of Sustainability
Benefits of Sustainability
Lean Techniques And SCM
New Trends and Future Of Supply Chain Management
Duration
3 days
Warehousing, Stores and Inventory Management
Stores and warehousing carry as stock a huge percentage of the assets of any organization. This course is
designed to develop and/or sharpen the skills of the professionals charged with running stores and
warehouses. The hands-on experience and theoretical frameworks used will be of immense professional
benefit to delegates attending this programme.
Who Should Attend
Warehouse managers/stores and inventory managers. All senior staff involved in the logistics and
materials management. Depot managers, transportation managers or officers handling large or bulky goods.
Key Items That Participants Will Learn
Ordering protocols, lead time, delivery time, re-order levels etc
FIFO, LIFO etc
Documentation of returned, short-shipped, obsolete and damaged goods
Warehouse operations
Good housekeeping practices
Inventory management
Supply chain management
MRP
Health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues
Duration
3 days
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