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July 2005
University offers supply chain management program
Despite huge technology and efficiency advances, most organizations have not yet realized the full capabilities of their supply chains. To help companies learn how they can untap their supply chain capabilities, the Carlson Executive Development Center at the University of Minnesota is hosting a two-day program on supply chain management October 4–6, 2005.
In this program, participants will examine the latest challenges facing supply chains in light of increased globalization and security concerns, industry consolidation, and rising customer expectations. Faculty experts in inventory and distribution management, strategic sourcing, and technology management have drawn from recent supply chain research and best practices to develop an exciting curriculum for this new program. Through exercises, case discussions, and industry presentations, participants will be exposed to new supply chain management tools, concepts, and strategies and challenged to apply these ideas in their own businesses.
Objectives of the program include:
- Understanding the impact of recent trends on supply chain dynamics such as globalization, industry consolidation, homeland security, and technology developments.
- Identifying the appropriate supply chain strategy for your business.
- Using information, rapid replenishment, and postponement to reduce your supply chain costs.
- Avoiding common pitfalls in choosing suppliers and managing supplier relationships.
- Determining when outsourcing is an appropriate option.
- Developing a technology strategy that supports your supply chain objectives.
Program faculty—all from the Carlson School of Management—are Karen Donahue (associate professor), Arthur Hill (John and Nancy Lindahl Professor for Excellence in Business Education in the Operations and Management Science Department), and Kingshuk K. Sinha (professor). Donahue, who also serves as program faculty for the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Studies, has been teaching and researching in the area of supply chain management for more than 10 years.
The program fee of $2,500 includes tuition, program materials, coffee breaks, and lunches. Register online, e-mail edc@carlsonschool.umn.edu, or call 612-624-2545 or 800-388-3863.