Events

Demand-Driven Supply Chains: Using Lean Principles to Drive Innovation

gch10 — 2012-05-07T15:20:00Z

The concept of Lean is nothing new; however, implementing Lean principles in an extended supply chain context can dramatically increase end-to-end system speed and efficiency. This four-day program teaches a systemic approach for applying Lean thinking to your supply chain challenges. Topics include principles and building blocks of a lean system, value stream mapping, and integrated SCM through collaboration and planned order systems. A rapid replenishment industry case study and simulation exercises are used as applied learning tools. This program awards 3 CEUs.

Distribution & Customer Service Benchmarking Consortium

Sharon Cox — 2013-05-17T17:10:00Z

Companies significantly invest in the order-to-cash process from information support systems to physical infrastructure to dedicated customer service organizations. The mission of the Distribution and Customer Service Benchmarking Consortium is to measure, study, analyze, and compare operational, tactical, and strategic processes to improve customer relationships and order management. Members, faculty affiliates, and industry consultants explore a variety of topics ranging from order placement technology to perfect order measurement to create value for their organization and trading partners.

Supply Chain Strategy, Development and Execution

Sharon Cox — 2012-11-19T20:20:00Z

Twice a year the Center for Supply Chain Research sponsors an invitation-only, issues discussion program called the Supply Chain Leaders Forum. Its purpose is to foster peer-to-peer discussions of current issues dealing with logistics and supply chain management. The program is intended for mid to senior level supply chain managers and executives.

Join CSCR for the Fall 2013 Supply Chain Leaders Forum: Supply Chain Strategy, Development and Execution to be held September 5 - 6, 2013, at The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, University Park, Pennsylvania.

Additional forum details will be posted as they become available on this website.

Aligning Strategy, Leadership, and Culture: Keys to Competitive Advantage

gch10 — 2012-05-07T13:00:00Z

This one-week program is designed for leaders charged with creating and implementing strategy. Participants will assess forces shaping their business environment, examine organizational capability and talent needed to complete, and learn how to establish a common sense of focus and purpose that drives commitment, cooperation, and performance.

Designing and Leading Competitive Supply Chains

gch10 — 2012-05-07T13:30:00Z

This one-week program benefits senior-level executives charged with design and orchestration of complex supply chain systems. Participants learn practices that enhance supply chain speed, flexibility, and competitive differentiation.

Fall 2013 Corporate Information Sessions

Sharon Cox — 2012-11-19T20:05:00Z

The CSCR Corporate Sponsor Information Sessions, also referred to as the Supply Chain Coffee House, will be held on the evening of September 23rd at the Smeal College of Business, University Park, PA.

The information sessions provide a forum for sophomores, juniors, seniors, MBA, and graduate students interested in employment, internship, and co-op opportunities in supply chain management to learn about career opportunities and the application processes of the recruiting companies.

Company participation in the information sessions is exclusive to the Center's corporate sponsors.

For more information regarding the career fair and the corporate information sessions, contact Tracie Shannon at tla114@psu.edu or 814-863-3234.

Fall 2013 Supply Chain Career Fair

Sharon Cox — 2012-11-19T20:10:00Z

The Center for Supply Chain Research hosts the Supply Chain Career Fair during both fall and spring semesters at the University Park campus. The fair connects companies with students from supply chain and industrial engineering seeking permanent employment, co-ops, and internships in the supply chain field.

The Fall 2013 Supply Chain Career Fair will be held in the Smeal Business Building Atrium on September 24th through September 26th. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

For more information regarding the career fair and the corporate information sessions, contact Tracie Shannon at tla114@psu.edu or 814-863-3234.

Global Supply Chain Strategy & Risk Management

admin — 2012-05-07T14:35:00Z

Learn techniques and strategies to deal effectively with unique managerial, cultural, and infrastructure issues associated with different geo-centers of expertise. Topics in this three-day program include supply chain risks and disruptions, global trade management, leading teams across geographies, international business strategies.

Global Supply Chain Strategy & Risk Management

Sharon Cox — 2012-11-19T22:10:00Z

Discuss macroeconomic factors affecting extended supply chains. Learn techniques and strategies to deal effectively with unique managerial, cultural, and infrastructure issues associated with different geo-centers of expertise. Topics include: Assessing supply chain risks and plans for mitigation; supply chain risks and disruptions; global trade management; leading teams across geographies; international business strategies.

Sales & Operations Planning Benchmarking Consortium

Sharon Cox — 2013-05-17T17:30:00Z

Today sales and operations planning (S&OP) process facilitates internal and inter-company collaboration to not only balance supply and demand within an organization, but has evolved into a more holistic process that links strategic planning and operational planning with financial planning. The Center for Supply Chain Research’s S&OP Benchmarking Consortium provides a networking and knowledge-sharing environment for industry and academics to explore best practices in demand and supply planning, forecasting, collaboration, processes, technology, and talent development.

Transportation Benchmarking Consortium

Sharon Cox — 2013-05-17T17:35:00Z

Buying and managing transportation is a tremendous cash expenditure in today's market; therefore, a true understanding of the transportation system is fundamental to the efficient and economical operation of a company's logistics function. CSCR's transportation consortium brings together prominent experts in academia, as well as public and private sector industry representatives, in the transportation logistics field to identify current challenges impacting the bottom line. Participants share best-demonstrated practices in the areas of carrier capacity, procurement, transportation management systems, mode issues, regulatory concerns, and other topics that aid the organization's decision making process.

Essentials of Supply Chain Management

admin — 2012-05-07T15:25:00Z

This four-day program offers a foundational understanding to managing effective supply chains. Participants learn common terminology, inventory methodologies, distribution concepts, and service performance. This program awards 3 CEUs.

Supply Chain Collaboration and Alignment

gch10 — 2012-05-06T23:30:00Z

Improve end-to-end supply chain performance through integrated business management and strategic partnerships. Topics in this three-day program cover sales and operations planning (S&OP) as well as collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishing (CPFR) between trading partners

Developing Managerial Effectiveness

gch10 — 2012-05-07T00:00:00Z

This one-week program guides managers to develop an integrated approach to strategic, financial, and performance management. You will hone personal leadership, decision-making, and influence skills while maximizing the use of management systems to improve the overall success of your organization.

Demand-Driven Supply Chains: Using Lean Principles to Drive Innovation

gch10 — 2012-05-07T15:20:00Z