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January 12, 2010 - 8:30am — 3:30pm - Niagara University - Bisgrove Hall - Room 230
International Logistics
International Logistics Import & Export are important facets of the US economy and continue to expand at much faster rates than domestic business. Unfortunately international has unique complexities which create special rules, regulations and requirements. This course will focus on how a company can cope with import & export. Among the topics covered: • ACE: Automated Commercial Environment • CBP: Customs & Border Protection • CSI: Container Security Initiative • C-TPAT: Customs & Trade Partnership Against Terrorism • Duty Drawback • FAST: Free and Secure Trade • Free Trade Zones • HTS: Harmonized Tariff System • IATA: International Air Transport Association • INCO terms The class will get an understanding of how the national strategy on import shipments has shifted from collection of duties to protection of Americans and what importers have to do to comply with the latest customs directives. On exports we will outline Harmonized Tariffs and how they are used. There will also be a focus on international logistics and differences between modes of transport in cost, convenience and liability. The course is taught by Jack Ampuja who has been an executive with five Fortune 500 firms and holds citizenship in three countries.
February 18, 2010 - 8:30am — 3:30pm - Niagara University - Bisgrove Hall - Room 230
Inventory Management
Inventory Management The second largest cost element in supply chain logistics is inventory management. Managing inventories effectively is often overlooked in business because inventory carrying costs such as obsolescence, storage, and the opportunity cost of money are indirect costs. Furthermore, the ambiguity about who is responsible for inventory often frustrates good inventory management. This short course is designed to ensure that participants understand the cost impact of inventory management in the supply chain and provide an understanding of basic tools to better control inventory costs. • Understanding inventory’s role and costs in SCM. • Key inventory measures: turnover rate, cycle times, fill-rate, carrying cost, etc. • Managing the three basic questions of inventory management: When to order, how much to order, how much safety stock to hold? • Alternatives to Forecasting • Practical steps to improving inventory management.
March 30, 2010 - 8:30am — 3:30pm - Niagara University - Bisgrove Hall - Room 230
Warehousing & Material Handling
Warehousing & Material Handling Warehousing is an old function...sometimes regarded as a necessary evil but stilla significant cost and strategic opportunity for most companies. This one day course will explore the following topics: • Warehousing types: factory connected, free-standing,regional, national, inbound, outbound, JIT, customer specific, seasonal • Is outsourcing the way to go and if it is what are the control and operational issues of 3PLs? • Performance and cost measurements • Evolving role of warehouses in product and order and customization programs • Material handling choices - pros & cons of each • Storage options & racking varieties to support each • How packaging decisions impact warehousing costs • Relationship of transportation management to warehouse costs and service • RFID...where are we headed? This program is designed for those working in logistics, operations, manufacturing, inventory control and supply chain management functions wanting to get a full perspective on warehousing issues and opportunities.
May 18, 2010 - 8:30am — 3:30pm - Niagara University - Bisgrove Hall - Room 230
Purchasing & Supply Management
Purchasing and Supply Management As Supply Chain Management evolves so does the level of emphasis and awareness that spotlights procurement both in terms of responsibility and from an organizational perspective. Learn about this along with supplier evaluation, ethics, negotiating, international sourcing in a world economy, and the sourcing of services. In this short course see what is expected of Purchasing to be a meaningful contributor to the overall success of the organization. • Evaluate the role of purchasing relative to strategic versus tactical decision making and implementation. • Look at cross-functional teams comprised of both internal and external participants that represent a myriad of disciplines and levels of expertise. • Evolve from an adversarial relationship to one of collaboration that can convert vendors into strategic partners. • Consider whether it’s always about price or is it more important to focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). • Future trends in data and information exchange and the role of purchasing.
