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The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, in partnership with GENEDGE, will host an Introduction to Supply Chain Optimization Workshop on October 27!REGISTER HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Fe9n4IRPeE2dsmDbCadTkCzFCU2-Do5KrFOzIhIDpu5UMlVRMDBKODE5U1NQVkNWSEJLRktDMjM5QS4u
Participants will explore how strategic supply chain decisions influence cost, responsiveness, and resilience, and experience firsthand how poor alignment between demand, purchasing, and production creates instability. Through hands-on simulation and manufacturing-focused discussion, the workshop connects theory to real-world sourcing, supplier management, and operational decision-making.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
🟡 Explain the core components of an effective supply chain strategy and how they align with business goals and customer expectations
🟡 Describe how common supply chain decision frameworks impact cost, service, and responsiveness
🟡 Demonstrate the causes and impacts of the bullwhip effect through participation in a live simulation
🟡 Apply a total cost of ownership (TCO/TCA) mindset to supplier and sourcing decisions
🟡 Identify key supply chain risks and prioritize mitigation actions using simple, practical tools
🟡 Assess opportunities within their own organization to reduce volatility, hidden costs, and risk exposure
Key Topics Covered
🟠 Supply Chain Strategy Foundations
🟠 Bullwhip Effect and Beer Game Simulation
🟠 Total Cost of Ownership / Total Cost of Acquisition
🟠 Supply Chain Risk Management Basics
DATE: October 27, 2026
LOCATION: Institute for Advanced Learning & Research, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville VA
TIME: 8am-4:30pm
COST: $375 | Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited. Class size is limited to 20 participants to ensure an engaging, interactive learning experience. Questions? Reach out to Kelvin Perry at [email protected] or 434.793.1753.
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Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, 150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540-5193, United States
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