Masterclass: How to develop and implement successfully a future proof supply chain - distribution network set-up & outsourcing/tendering?

Your distribution network is an essential asset determining your customers’ service experience. How many, and where to locate your distribution center(s)? These are decisive factors for the speed and reliability of order fulfilment.

Outsourcing is the other choice you have to make; do you want to be in control and willing to invest, or do you prefer to outsource and rely upon a professional 3PL?

This masterclass is designed to support making these decisions about your distribution network.

During the masterclass you will learn

The morning session: distribution network design

• How does your distribution network contribute to increased sales and bottom line results; what are the levers?
• What are the key drivers for distribution network optimization? It is not only about cost and service?
• How to review, which tools, and how to change?
• Insights in real life case of Kyocera, presented by Mr. Martijn Cillessen, General Manager Supply Chain @ Kyocera

The afternoon session: in- and outsourcing

• The pros and cons of outsourcing, how to get the maximum value from your logistics service provider and what is the preferred relationship type - transactional versus strategic relationships?
• How to select the preferred service provider, how to contract, how to implement and how to make outsourcing to a success long term? What are successful governance models?
• What are other companies doing, and what are their drivers, success stories and pitfalls?
• Insights in real life case of Kyocera, presented by Mr. Martijn Cillessen, General Manager Supply Chain @ Kyocera

In addition BCI Global will share during the masterclass the latest results of the global survey about supply chain visibility & outsourcing conducted in July / August