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Supply Chain
Introduction to the Upstream Supply Chain
Contrasts the supply chain of a manufacturing business with that of an upstream oil and gas operator to bring out the similarities and differences. Through exercises, participants work out the purpose of each function and how they depend on one another.
- Discipline
- Supply Chain
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 0.5 days
- Formats
- Classroom, Live online, In-house, Blended
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Purchasers, expediters, stock controllers, transit agents, logisticians and project staff new to the upstream supply chain.
What participants will be able to do
- Define the supply chain in manufacturing and upstream settings
- Explain the role of purchasing, transit, materials and logistics
- Identify interfaces between supply chain functions
- Suggest ways to make the chain more efficient
Topics covered
- Manufacturing versus upstream supply chains
- Purchasing function
- Transit and shipping
- Materials management
- Logistics missions
- Job roles in the chain