127 Transport courses in Birmingham

This foundational course will help all managers to better understand what a supply chain is and how their roles impact and interact with, their end-to-end supply chain process. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Understand the role of the supply chain within the wider business context • Become aware of the fundamental trade-offs in the supply chain (e.g. supply chain cost vs service level, efficiency vs flexibility etc.) • Understand the importance of supply chain planning and be able to identify its key components • Develop awareness of the key challenges in modern inventory management and distribution; become familiar with tested practices that allow responding to these challenges • Understand the meaning of essential supply chain terminology • Understand how supply chain performance affects company financial results COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • What is supply chain management? Why is it important? • The importance of cost versus service • Purchasing and procurement • Manufacturing processes • Demand management • Warehouse and inventory management • Logistics and transport • Risk management

NPORS Crawler Crane (N103)

NPORS Piling Rig (N221)

NPORS Horizontal Directional Drilling Rig (N130)

NPORS MEWP Boom (N108)

NPORS Excavator 360 (N202)

NPORS Road Roller (N214)

NPORS MEWP Scissor Lift (N109)

NPORS Piling Rig Attendant (N022)

NPORS Excavator Micro (up to 1 Tonne) (N016)