This one-day workshop will provide delegates with a complete understanding of current best practices in inventory management and importantly, how to apply them effectively in their current environment.

Specifically, the workshop will cover:

·         The role & functions of inventory within the supply chain

·         Best practices for the management of inventory

·         Performance measurement & improvement

·         Supply chain principles & management issues

The content of this workshop is practical and delegates will leave with proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their supply chain.

In order to maintain the interactive nature of the workshop, attendance to the workshop is limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Building on the success of our previous years, we look forward to once again hosting our annual conference focused on demand planning & management. This year, we have rebranded the event as our 6th Annual Supply Chain Forecasting & Planning Summit, which better expresses the full and revised scope of the conference content.

Vicenda has brought together experienced practitioners who will share their insight and experience through presentations, detailed case studies, interactive round table and panel discussions. The content is practical and delegates will leave with fresh ideas and proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their own supply chains. Specifically, delegates will learn:

·         New trends in forecasting & demand planning

·         Best practices to improve forecast accuracy and reduce inventory levels

·         How to effectively implement new planning processes and systems with successful results

·         Awareness of the potential shortcomings of your own systems and structures

·         Considerations when implementing an S&OP process

·         Proven techniques to improve the effectiveness of you own S&OP process

·         How to effectively coordinate the Sales & Operations Plan with the Strategic and Financial Plan

·         How to align tactical planning and operational execution

·         How to develop a program to define and refine your reporting and decision making requirements

·         Fresh perspectives as well as proven methodologies on how to improve availability of stock and increase customer service levels

·         Elements required to build a winning supply chain planning team

·         Insight into practically enabling and sustaining the transformation journey towards becoming demand-driven.