Introduction
Sustainable design is more than simply selecting a “green product” or system. The design, construction and operation of green supply chains includes, green distribution centers, green transportation networks, green factories etc. and is a product of sustainable systems thinking where modeling, and monitoring of overall supply chains are key to sustainable design.
This course provides insight into the methods and systems that create a green supply chain. It is intended to be a forum for management to develop a common understanding of green supply chain design goals, strategies and tactics with an emphasis on real world implementation.
A number of case studies will be presented during the course of companies that have implemented successful sustainable supply chain practices, which are yielding economic value.
Key Focus Areas
The program will examine:
- The tenets of sustainable supply chains and implications for the organization of a green supply chain approach
- Green supply chain modeling
- Auditing the supply chain for sustainable improvement areas and establishing a plan for implementing a sustainable design program
- How green supply chain design practices can be used to yield a return on investment & measuring ROI
- Maintaining momentum and ensuring results
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended to provide information for Managers and Teams implementing or considering Green Design practices.
- VP / Directors / Heads Supply Chain, Logistics
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- VP / Directors / Heads Corporate Governance
- VP / Directors / Heads Finance
- Business Leaders
- VP / Directors / Heads Materials
- VP / Directors / Heads Industrial Engineering
- VP / Directors / Heads Distribution
- Program Managers
- Management Consultants
Program Content
Sustainability Basics:
- What does sustainability mean to an organization, its facilities and operations?
Sustainability Goals, Market Trends & Developments:
- How has the definition of sustainable design evolved and what implication does it have for supply chains?
Modeling Green Supply Chains:
- Sustainable supply chain best practices and creating green supply chain models
Evaluating Supply Chains for Sustainability:
- What are the underlying principles of green supply chains and how are they measured?
- What strategies can lead to more effective and higher performance?
- Conducting a supply chain sustainability audit.
Economic Benefits:
- How do we make the economic business case for sustainability and measuring return on investment?
Maintaining Momentum & Ensuring Success:
- How do you maintain the momentum and effectiveness of the sustainability effort after implementation?
- How do you ensure that goals have actually been met?
Case Studies:
- The course features a number of case studies and participants are encouraged to bring projects or their own case studies for discussion.
About Program Leader
Lew Roberts is President and founder of L. Roberts & Associates Inc., which is a USA-based firm that provides a wide range of professional Consulting and Management Development Services aimed at improving Business Performance, with an emphasis in the field of Supply Chain Management.
His consulting and management development career over the past 20 years has included working with Ryder, UPS, Menlo, Exel, Owens Corning, Coca-Cola, Georgia-Pacific, SAPPI, Baxter, De Beers, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, and many other major firms worldwide.
Lew has been invited to speak at many Conferences and Universities in his chosen field, including the Colorado School of Mines, Cleveland State University, the University of Toledo, the National University of Singapore, Macquarie University and the University of Pretoria. He is also a speaker on the Executive Masters in International Logistics (EMIL) Program conducted by Georgia Tech University in the USA.
In addition, Lew has written many articles on the subject of business performance improvement and supply chain management, and he is the co-author of a book published in 2009, titled, “Managing Global Supply and Risk: Best Practices, Concepts and Strategies”.
About the Organizers
ThinkLink Supply Chain Services (ThinkLink) is an India-based firm with offices in Delhi & Mumbai. Over the last four years, they have worked with and served more than 100 clients across services and verticals.
Through their Infrastructure, Systems & Consulting, and Equipment verticals, they work with Clients and Partners in helping build efficient businesses. They offer Turnkey Project Management, Advisory, Systems Implementation, and Talent Development services to their clients. Through their Equipment vertical, they provide world class equipment to operate modern warehouses, distribution centers, logistics parks, and cold stores. Visit the website at www.thinklink-scs.com for more details.
Registration
Registration Fee: Rs. 15,500/- (plus Service Tax @ 10.3%) = Rs. 17,097/-
Contact Details
For further information/clarification, please contact:
Ms. Manvi Goyal,
Talent Services Lead,
ThinkLink SCS (Supply Chain Services),
736, Udyog Vihar, Phase – 5,
Gurgaon – 122016
Haryana, India.
Phone: +91-9873924539
E-mail: Manvi.Goyal@ThinkLink-SCS.com
