- who have decided to outsource parts of their supply chain operations
- exploring what options are open to them
- that are new to outsourcing and want to ensure they benefit from insights provided by industry experts
The course is aimed at those functions, directly related to outsourcing, and provides an overview of the key impacts, the costs and benefits, and key tips on finding the right partner for your business.
Our trainers provide the insight and expertise in outsourcing, coupled with the practical advice needed, to support organisations in moving forward with their preferred approach.
Outsource Management Training
Learning objectives
The PerformanSC trainers, having managed a significant volume of outsourcing engagements across the industries, in addition to extensive hands-on experience of 3PLs and 4PLs, support trainees in their gaining an understanding of the key outsource versus insource questions, whilst recognising the organisations’ drivers for considering this approach.
Our practical training approach is focussed on imparting the experience of supply chain outsourcing, in real life scenario discussions.
Duration
4-5 hours – Online
Class Size
Maximum 15 persons
Location
Online based training
Learning outcomes and content
The supply chain spans the entire organisation, from the sourcing of product, to production and subsequent delivery and return to the customer. Outsourcing to a 3PL or 4PL, generally covers areas that are not the core competency of a brand, or are required to support the future growth plans of the business.
Such areas generally include warehousing, fulfilment, logistics and transportation, with supporting activities in sourcing and customisation amongst others. Organisations often look to outsource their eCommerce, contact centre, financial management services and digital marketing.
This training course provides an overview of the decision drivers, challenges , key considerations, internal changes, organisation changes and governance required for successful outsourcing.
What is covered?
- Outsourcing strategy and how to recognise the costs and benefits of outsource vs. insource
- Internal changes for success
- Infrastructure to meet business objectives;
- Integration of ERP / WMS / CMS activities
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Forecasting and inventory management
- Product lifecycle
- Channel requirements
- Governance
- Business structure
- Governance for success
Who should attend this course?
Our outsourcing program is structured to provide insights to all the relevant functions, across your organisations, including;
- Management
- Supply chain
- Logistics
- Finance
- Procurement & Planning
- IT
- Sales & Marketing
- Customer service & support