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Training Methods

This course will use various training methods to reinforce the information presented.
These include:

• Demonstrations
• Exercises
• Role plays
• Discussions
• Small group work
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Scenarios
• Simulations

These methods help participants internalize and apply the concepts. Participants are also expected to pull out their own learning points from these experiences and take responsibility for their own learning.

Additionally, the program has been designed so that each week ties together from week to week. Each module includes a brief review of the week before, illustrating how successive topics are linked. Assignments, readings, and short assignments between weeks help reinforce these links and enhance learning retention.

Learning Materials

Each participant will receive Strategic Management of Resources and a supplemental workbook

Program Outline

• Week 1 – Developing the Business Strategy

  Participants will learn the importance of the business strategy and forces that can affect it.

  • External Environment: Seven Key Issues
  • Competitive Force Analysis
  • Market positioning
  • Access the current strategy
  • Determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
  • Manage strategic issues
  • Types of Strategies

• Week 2 – Global Environment and Sustainability

  Participants will learn about the market lifecycle and sustainability

  • Formative strategy issues
  • Strategic Options for Market Entry
  • Techniques for gaining competitive advantage
  • Principles of Sustainability

• Week 3 – Operations Strategy

  Participants will learn about operations strategy, objectives and performance measurement

  • Operations Strategy and Objectives
  • Design Process Objectives
  • Structure Choices
  • Performance Measurement Systems

• Week 4 – Operations Strategy Choices and Financial Measurement

  Participants will learn the role of performance objectives, material planning and scheduling and financial measurement

  • Business Strategy
  • Capacity and Organizational Structure Issues
  • Cash Flow Statements
  • Financial Statement Analysis

• Week 5 – Aligning Operations with Supply Chain Partners

  Participants will learn about supply chain management, capacity planning, and managing supply chain relationships

  • Purpose of Supply Chain Relationships
  • Supply Networks
  • Long Term Partnerships
  • Vertical Integration

• Week 6 – Infrastructure Systems

  Participants will learn about management, total approach to quality, ERP systems and facilities

  • Management Measurement processes
  • Total approach to quality
  • Quality Measures
  • ERP systems
  • Facilities

• Week 7 – Change Management

  Participants will learn about the change processes, role of leadership and management, risk assessment/mitigation and project management for change

  • Reasons for implementing change
  • Strategies for change
  • How to lead change
  • Assess potential failures and preventing them
  • What is a project

• Week 8-Case Studies and Review

Program Benefits

• Understand what a business strategy is and how it is important.
• Discuss Industries Dominant Economic Features
• Determine the Enterprises Key Success Factors
• Access the Current Strategy for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
• Discuss the principles of sustainability
• Developing an Operational Strategy and Objectives
• Performance Measurement Systems
• Operations Strategy Choices and Financial Measurements
• Supply Chain Management
• Managing Supply Chain Relationships
• Outsourcing
• ERP Systems
• Change Management

Location

Metroplex Corporate Center
4000 Chemical Road, Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1708

Program Dates and Fees

The program fee includes tuition and learning materials. The fee is payable in advance upon confirmation of registration. To obtain the CPIM, there is a separate examination fee per course. The examination registration is handled by the individual.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Payment Methods:

Refund Policy

In the event a course is cancelled by CWD/PAN-APICS you will receive a full refund. If you wish to withdraw from the course you can request a refund. Your request must be received by phone or in person at Montgomery County Community College CWD office prior to the start of the course. Refunds will not be made once the course begins. To withdraw from a course please call 215-641-6397, Monday thru Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30PM. Fees for learning materials are not refundable.

For further information on CPIM and custom programs contact:

Brook P. Hunt, Ed.D.
Director
Center for Workforce Development
215-641-6331
(F) 215-641-6441
bhunt@mc3.edu
www.mc3.edu/cwd

Janet Hillier
Vice President, Education Programs
PAN-APICS
267-981-5216
janethi1@netzero.net
www.pan-apics.org

Tony Mauro

Training Expertise

Has over twenty-five (25) years of progressive experience in operations and supply chain management.

Training Clients

Throughout his career he has held a variety of positions with mid-size manufacturing companies in the Philadelphia area including; Supply Chain Manager, Plant Manager, Purchasing Agent, and Production Planner.

Qualifications

• APICS
  • Has been a member since 1992
  • Served on the board of Directors of the Philadelphia Area Network for past three yeas
  • Is now a volunteer and instructor
• Philadelphia Gas Works
  • Director of Supply Chain Operations. This is the largest municipally owned natural gas utility in the United States.

Certifications

• Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Integrated Resource Management (CIRM)
• Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Lean Manufacturing

Education

• MBA Management, St. Joseph's University
• MS Financial Services, St. Joseph's University
• B.A. Organizational Management, Cabrini College