SUPPLY CHAIN
Help your organization reduce risk, control costs and build a more resilient supply chain that supports long-term growth and operational success.
NAVIGATE TODAY'S SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES
Purdue MEP's Supply Chain Impact Program helps manufacturers develop the strategies, skills and tools needed to optimize supply chain performance, improve decision-making and align supply chain operations with business goals.
Available as:
Custom Onsite Training
Individual Sessions or a Development Series
Open Enrollment Public Workshops - Either In-Person or Online
Supply Chain Assessments
Tailored Consulting Aligned with Your Business Goals
Manufacturers continue to face increasing pressure from rising material costs, labor shortages, logistics disruptions and evolving global market conditions. At the same time, organizations must improve supply chain performance, strengthen supplier relationships and build resilience against future disruptions.
SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES WE HELP SOLVE
Organizations that invest in supply chain improvement often experience:
Reduced Supply Chain Risk - Improve visibility into supplier networks and create strategies that minimize disruption and improve business continuity
Stronger Supplier Relationships - Build collaborative partnerships that improve performance, communication and long-term value
Lower Costs - Identify opportunities to optimize sourcing strategies, improve negotiations and manage total cost more effectively
Better Inventory Performance - Reduce excess inventory while maintaining service levels and supporting production requirements
Increased Resilience - Develop practical strategies that help your organization adapt to changing market conditions and supply chain disruptions
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~ David Schleppenbach, CEO, Tactile Engineering (Lafayette, IN)
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SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Purdue MEP provides consulting, professional development training and technology-enabled solutions designed specifically for manufacturers.
Our experts work alongside manufacturers to evaluate supply chain performance and identify practical improvement opportunities. Services include:
Supply chain risk mapping and business continuity planning
Total cost modeling and value analysis
Domestic supplier scouting
Tariff impact analysis and mitigation strategies
Onshoring feasibility assessment and transition planning
Supply chain capability assessment
Practical supply chain templates and tools
Develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to improve supply chain performance through hands-on workshops featuring real-world case studies, practical tools and actionable frameworks. Participants leave with strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Series Content: [add link to each item in Training Catalog]
Financial Insight for Supply Chain Advantage
Contracting and Negotiations for Supply Chain Management
Mastering Strategic Supplier Management
Supply Chain Risk, Resiliency, and Relationship Management
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The Essentials of Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management Playbook: Tools and Strategies for Success
S&OP Planning: Forecasting, Capacity, and Performance Excellence
Financial Insight for Supply Chain Advantage
Next Steps
Purdue MEP combines manufacturing expertise with practical supply chain knowledge to help organizations build more effective, resilient and value-driven supply chains.
Our solutions focus on real-world application, measurable results and sustainable improvements that support long-term business success.
Build the capabilities needed to reduce risk, optimize costs and create a stronger, more resilient supply chain.
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