LEADING THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

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1 REAL WORLD. REAL LEARNING EXECUTION LEADING THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN Growth through agility and efficiency W O R L D W I D E IN OPEN PROGRAMS 4 CONSECUTIVE YEARS Financial Times

2 WHAT WHO It is increasingly hard to achieve supply-chain excellence in today s changing market where resources are scarce and customers are more demanding. Raw material shortages, market volatility, new financial regulations, political instability, and greater scrutiny on sustainability all these factors are constraints on your efforts to maximize productivity and build shareholder value. Leading the Global Supply Chain (LGSC) addresses these constraints. It helps you to exploit supplychain efficiencies, manage the risks associated with cyclical variations in economic activity, and improve the visibility of costs and profitability. It explores issues such as: aligning the supply chain with your company s value proposition, consolidating distribution for efficient working capital management, reorganizing the supply chain after a merger or acquisition, and the merits of a combative or a collaborative relationship with suppliers. LGSC IS PRINCIPALLY DESIGNED FOR:» Senior executives in procurement, supply-chain management and operations» Cross-company teams in charge of customersupplier relations» Business development executives responsible for supply-chain and sustainability improvements» Consultants involved in supply-chain management You will discover how to leverage the power of organizational networks and manage the internal changes needed to make it happen. You will also be introduced to leading-edge practices that have proven effective in improving growth, flexibility, responsiveness and efficiency. LGSC WILL HELP YOU TO:» Understand and manage global supply-chain complexity and risks» Protect sales and revenue growth through efficient execution» Anticipate surprises and avoid problems within your global material, information and financial flows» Explore collaboration and various forms of integration that allow you to take advantage of uncertainty

3 HOW LGSC combines rigorous learning and intense interaction with your industry peers and Faculty members. You will apply diagnostic tools to your own company, analyze international case studies, carry out simulations and benchmarking exercises, and engage in wide ranging, challenging discussions. You will also examine best practices from some of the world s most successful global companies. PROGRAM TOPICS Program Director Ralf W. Seifert German Swiss Operations Management PhD Stanford University Visit for the full list of Faculty teaching on the program.» Supply-chain strategy» Supply-chain coordination and network configuration» Competing on information flows» Supply-chain portfolio management» Consolidating distribution and managing working capital» Leveraging business flexibility and standardization» Global supply-chain footprint» Customer orientation and supply-chain» Supply-chain change management The learning is amazing at LGSC. It is a real wake-up call. It gives you an insight on the shape of things to come. It stops you from taking your business for granted and shows you through case studies and practical training how to take action. Mandeep J. Sachdeva Chief Supply Chain Management Officer Indus Towers Ltd India

4 WHERE On the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland, 40 minutes by road or rail from Geneva International Airport. WHEN DURATION: 5 DAYS. OFFERED TWICE A YEAR LGSC 1 April 27 May * LGSC 2 November * LGSC 1 April * LGSC 2 November * Fee 2016: CHF 9,900* *IMD reserves the right to modify the program dates, location and fee at any time. I learned a lot at IMD s Leading the Global Supply Chain. It actually takes you beyond supply chain. You see how to optimize the whole business. It is a very practical course which gives you inspiration and courage and prepares you for the next big career step. Erdogan Sahin Director Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA Belgium

5 IT Leading the Global Supply Chain provides senior supply-chain, sourcing or operations executives with analytical tools to better exploit efficiencies, manage risks and improve the visibility of costs and profitability:» Understand and manage global supply chain complexity and risks» Protect sales and revenue growth through efficient execution» Anticipate surprises and avoid problems within your global material, information and financial flows» Explore collaboration and various forms of integration that allow you to take advantage of uncertainty OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM TOPICS Relative time spent per topic in the program. For illustrative purposes only. Political Economy Strategy Economics/ Industry Analysis Marketing Innovation Finance Operations Sales STRATEGIC HR EXECUTION Governance Sustainability STAKEHOLDER LGSC PERSONAL Design Organization Communications Negotiations Team Leadership Interpersonal Leadership Self Leadership Ethics Leading the Global Supply Chain IMD is the expert in developing global leaders. Find out how we can help you on your global leader journey at:

6 REAL WORLD. REAL LEARNING IMD is ranked in executive education worldwide (Financial Times ) and in open programs worldwide (Financial Times 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015). The IMD Difference IMD is a top-ranked business school. We are the experts in developing global leaders through high impact executive education. Why IMD?» We are 100% focused on real-world executive development» We offer Swiss excellence with a global perspective» We have a flexible, customized and effective approach FURTHER INFORMATION For more details (including videos featuring the program), visit: or contact a Program Advisor at APPLICATIONS Application and tentative reservation forms can be found online at: ALUMNI BENEFITS As a former participant in an IMD program, you gain membership to our Alumni Network, with more than 80,000 members worldwide, and have access to a number of alumni benefits. Find out more at: FOLLOW US ON Chemin de Bellerive 23 P.O. Box 915 CH-1001 Lausanne Switzerland Central tel: Central fax: info@imd.org IMD and IMD INTERNATIONAL REAL WORLD. REAL LEARNING are trademarks of IMD International Institute for Management Development. Concept and design: Magic Pencil; Photography: Régis Colombo, Nate Henderson, Richard Juilliart, Oliver O Hanlon, Thierry Porchet, Yves Ryncki, Jean Scheim (Black and White) IMD 2015