Supply Chain Practice Workshops
Our workshop series "Supply Chain Practice Workshops" offers an intensive learning experience through the use of business simulations developed by our education partner Inchainge. The concept aims to deepen participants' understanding of key supply chain topics and pain points. Through hands-on activities and decision-making exercises, participants will work in teams of four to gain valuable insight into real-world challenges.
Industry experts will serve as trainers, sharing their expertise and guiding participants throughout the workshop. Additionally, the workshop format includes competition between groups, fostering collaboration, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving skills. This dynamic learning environment encourages participants to apply their knowledge, engage in critical discussions, and ultimately enhance their proficiency in supply chain management.
All workshops are designed for the learner that wants to be engaged in the learning process. We utilize a learning process that integrates theory with applied problem solving.
In this workshop, participants will engage in the business simulation to understand and enhance their skills in managing working capital effectively. They will learn techniques to optimize cash flow, reduce inventory, and improve financial performance.
- Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept and importance of working capital management in supply chain operations.
- Identify key areas for working capital improvement and apply strategies to achieve them.
- Analyze the impact of working capital decisions on business performance and profitability.
- Workshop Setup:
- You will decide within the realistic web-based business simulation The Cool Connection.
- This business simulation challenges the participants to bridge the financial and physical value chain while making strategic decisions for a (virtual) manufacturer of personal care products.
- The focus is on working capital management, trade & finances management.
This workshop focuses on utilizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a strategic tool for achieving growth targets. Participants will work in teams of four , engaging in a business simulation that emphasizes the importance of aligning sales, operations, and financial plans.
- Learning Objectives:
- Comprehend the fundamentals and benefits of Sales & Operations Planning.
- Apply demand and supply balancing techniques to develop effective S&OP processes.
- Evaluate the impact of S&OP on business growth and profitability.
- Workshop Setup:
- You will decide within the realistic web-based business simulation The Fresh Connection.
- This business simulation challenges the participants to implement an effective supply chain strategy for a (virtual) manufacturer of fruit juices faced with declining performance.
- The focus is on balancing the financial and business forecast and to adopt to changes in demand and supply while growing the business and adopting to the change.
In this workshop, participants will explore the complexities of balancing risk and total cost of ownership in supply chain management. Through the business simulation, they will gain insights into risk mitigation strategies, cost analysis, and supplier selection.
- Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the interplay between risk management and total cost of ownership.
- Apply risk assessment techniques to evaluate supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Develop strategies to optimize supplier selection and achieve a balanced TCO.
- Workshop Setup:
- You will decide within the realistic web-based business simulation The Fresh Connection.
- This business simulation challenges the participants to implement an effective supply chain strategy for a (virtual) manufacturer of fruit juices faced with declining performance.
- The focus is on managing risks and total cost of ownership and becoming resilient.
This workshop focuses on the importance of sustainability in modern business practices. Participants will engage in the business simulation, exploring how to align the SDGs People, Planet, and Profit for long-term success.
- Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and benefits of integrating sustainability into business operations.
- Analyze the impact of sustainable practices on the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit.
- Identify strategies to foster a sustainable business culture and drive positive change.
- Workshop Setup:
- You will decide within the realistic web-based business simulation The Triple Connection.
- This business simulation challenges the participants to make critical decisions to maintain a fair balance between profitability and sustainability in this (virtual) chocolate milk manufacturer.
- The focus is on sustainable business.
In this workshop, participants will delve into the concept of circular business models and their potential for sustainable growth. Through the business simulation, they will explore strategies for transitioning from linear to circular supply chain practices.
- Learning Objectives:
- Grasp the fundamentals of circular economy principles and their application in supply chains.
- Analyze the benefits and challenges of adopting circular business models.
- Develop action plans to drive the transformation from a linear to a circular approach.
- Workshop Setup:
- You will decide within the realistic web-based business simulation The Blue Connection.
- This business simulation challenges the participants to transform a linear supply chain into a circular value chain while increasing the Return on Material of a (virtual) manufacturing company of e-bikes.
- The focus is on circular strategy and change management.