http://www.smeal.psu.edu daily 1 2012-04-27T14:42:09Z http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/leansc/applying-lean-principles-across-the-supply-chain-2 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.* 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.

]]> No publisher gch10 Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T15:20:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/sctransformation/achieving-supply-chain-transformation Intended for mid-level and senior managers responsible for leveraging supply chains for financial and service performance, this four-day program provides a unique step-by-step methodology for supply chain innovation and transformation. Topics include change management and implications for supply chain strategy, leadership for transformation, and dimensions of high-performing operating models. This program awards 3 CEUs.* Intended for mid-level and senior managers responsible for leveraging supply chains for financial and service performance, this four-day program provides a unique step-by-step methodology for supply chain innovation and transformation.  Topics include change management and implications for supply chain strategy, leadership for transformation, and dimensions of high-performing operating models.  This program awards 3 CEUs.

]]> No publisher admin Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T15:15:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/aslc/aligning-strategy-leadership-and-culture-keys-to-competitive-advantage-2 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 compete, and learn how to establish a common sense of focus and purpose that drives commitment, cooperation, and performance 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.

]]> No publisher gch10 Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T13:00:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/designingsc/designing-and-leading-competitive-supply-chains-3 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 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.

]]> No publisher gch10 Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T13:30:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/globalsc/global-supply-chain-strategy-risk-management-1 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. 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.

]]> No publisher admin Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T14:35:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/scessentials/essentials-of-supply-chain-management 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.* 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.

]]> No publisher admin Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T15:25:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/collaboration/supply-chain-collaboration-and-alignment-1 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. 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

]]> No publisher gch10 Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-06T23:30:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/dme/developing-managerial-effectiveness-1 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. 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.

]]> No publisher gch10 Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T00:00:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/leansc/applying-lean-principles-across-the-supply-chain-1 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.* 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.

]]> No publisher gch10 Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T15:20:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/sctools/processes-and-tools-for-supply-chain-success-1 Using the Supply-Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model as the thread, participants learn tools and techniques to define, analyze, and implement improvements for each major function within the supply chain. This program awards 3 CEUs.* Using the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model as the thread, participants learn tools and techniques to define, analyze, and implement improvements for each major function within the supply chain. This program awards 3 CEUs.

]]> No publisher admin Front Page Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T14:55:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/ets/enterprise-transformation-integration-beyond-it-business-alignment-1 Create an effective enterprise architecture discipline to drive higher organizational value. In affiliation with Gartner, this four-day program covers critical enterprise principles and provides participants with a roadmap for achieving sustainable transformation and integration. Topics include enterprise strategy, planning, and infrastructure issues as well as those surrounding external alliances and partnerships Create an effective enterprise architecture discipline to drive higher organizational value. IN affiliation with Gartner, this four-day program covers critical enterprise principles and provides participants with a roadmap for achieving sustainable transformation and integration. Topics include enterprise strategy, planning, and infrastructure issues as well as those surrounding external alliances and partnerships.

]]> No publisher gch10 Executive Programs Executive Education 2012-05-07T15:30:00Z Event http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/open/finance-for-the-non-financial-manager/finance-for-the-non-financial-manager-1 Participants acquire a complete “toolbox” of accounting and financial knowledge for making decisions that affect the performance of their unit and contributes to the overall profitability of the organization. This four-day program covers accounting basics, financial analysis and planning, strategic finance, and corporate valuation Participants acquire a complete "toolbox" of accounting and financial knowledge for making decisions that affect the performance of their unit and contributes to the overall profitability of the organization. This four-day program covers accounting basics, financial analysis and planning, strategic finance, and corporate valuation.

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