Steve Manion Effective Training Ltd

Steve Manion Effective Training (SMET) is a Supply Chain Management Training company based in Aylesham East Kent, United Kingdom. Steve has been involved in production and inventory management since 1983 and training in supply chain management since 1994.

SMET is able to provide  APICS Certification Courses and training across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe and has taught in China and Australia. Steve is an APICS authorised education instructor, and is happy to discuss clients individual needs  and recommend appropiate courses.

We aim to provide effective supply chain management training which generates real improvement in students working practices as well as stimulating them to be autonomous learners. As the students knowledge increases employers have more effective practices in the workplace. Training is an investment so businesses are right to expect a return on that investment.

Businesses need to focus on continued improvement. It is importannt to implement lean practices and make best use of technological advances. Businesses also need to be aware of their place in global supply chains. These impact in the local community. Global supply chains carry potential for improved profits as well as heightened risks. Supply chain managers need to be aware of opportunities as well as risks so as to best leverage them for improved efficiencies.

The business works with national and international associations such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)  and the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). These organisations promote the basis of supply chain management as a profession. APICS and CILT  also support research in this field of business.

SMET is  active with these associations. Steve Manion Effective Training Ltd is well placed to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of Supply Chain Management Training. We aim to pass this learning on to our students. The field of supply chain management is changing rapidly. Businesses need to use trainers who are also keeping up to date with the latest  of these developments.