History
* Formed in 1984 in response to a growing demand from the supply chain community for access to world-class standards of supply chain management (SCM) practice. * Our reputation as a unique supply chain management consultancy and training provider is built on the fact that all of our directors have held senior positions within supply chain management. A combination of practical knowledge and experience in this field ensures we access and implement best practice. * We have offices in the UK, France and Russia with a network of specialist consultants world-wide.
Advantages of studying here
Burman Associates has both the breadth and depth of skills necessary to support all aspects of our customers’ supply chain through the global expertise of our Directors and Associates.We provide training in supply chain management for all levels, from general introduction to specialist one-to-one coaching for managers, in the UK and in Europe. We have solid experience of delivering training in multi-lingual environments, and of working with translator-trainers.Our courses range from one day duration to a longer term programme which can be undertaken over several months. Where relevant, we also link up with Universities and Colleges in the UK and across Europe who specialise in Supply Chain Management to offer accredited courses.Our supply chain training courses can be taught in a classroom situation, project/workshop environment or through distance learning combined with teaching and tutoring.
Areas of specialisation
Our skills include:* Activity-based costing modelling* Benchmarking of the supply chain* Change management* Coaching (one to one, executive and team coaching in all aspects of supply chain management)* Distribution network management* Facilities location* Franchising* Importing, exporting, customs and tariffs* Inventory management and stock control* Invitation to tender production and response* IT systems for supply chains* Logistics management* Operations management* Outsourcing* Performance measures in the supply chain* Sales forecasting* SAP applications to support supply chains* Scheduling* Supplier selection, auditing and development* Supply chain strategy and business planning* 3rd and 4th party logistics advice* Training in all aspects of supply chain bespoke or off the shelf courses to meet customer needs* Transport management* Warehouse management and operations
