About the Client
Walter Bushnell is a leading pharmaceutical company with a legacy of over a century in delivering trusted healthcare solutions. With one of the widest distribution networks in India and a growing international footprint, the company operates across multiple therapeutic areas with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and compliance. Backed by robust manufacturing and research capabilities, Walter Bushnell ensures availability of high-quality products while meeting the stringent requirements of regulated markets.
Workshop Objective
The objective of this workshop was to enhance the supply chain management capabilities of Walter Bushnell’s operations teams by equipping them with practical tools for raw-material planning, demand forecasting, MRP, and export compliance. The program aimed to strengthen efficiency, improve cross-functional coordination, and ensure compliance with global pharmaceutical supply chain standards.
Workshop Summary
This hands-on, instructor-led program introduced participants to the fundamentals of supply chain planning in a regulated pharma environment. Through a mix of conceptual inputs, real-world case discussions, and problem-solving exercises, participants learned how to apply structured methods to their day-to-day operations. The workshop emphasized real plant scenarios and practical calculations, ensuring direct applicability to Walter Bushnell’s workflows.
Key Highlights:
- Foundations of SCM: Introduced supply chain flows, network design, and strategic importance in pharma operations.
- Raw Material Planning: Practical application of EOQ, safety stock models, reorder points, and MRP fundamentals.
- Forecasting Techniques: Understanding bias, MAPE, and MAD with exercises on short-term demand forecasting.
- Export Compliance: Covered key export documents, Incoterms, and regulatory requirements for international shipments.
- Rolling Plans: Step-by-step guidance on transitioning from a 6-month rolling plan to a 1-year integrated plan.
- Hands-On Activities: Group exercises on EOQ calculation, forecasting, and export scenarios to strengthen practical understanding.
- Real-Time Application: Encouraged participants to link learnings with ongoing operational challenges for immediate impact.
Workshop Details
- Mode: On-Site
- Audience: Manufacturing, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs and Engineering Support Teams
- Batch Size: ~ 25 participants
- Duration: 1-Day Workshop
- Customized Training Modules & Resources
- Certificates for all participants
Trainer (Speaker) Profile
- Led by a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with nearly three decades of experience across Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Healthcare, Finance, Life Sciences, and Insurance.
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (Black Belt trained) with extensive experience in Quality Management, Operational Excellence (EFQM), and Project Management (SPMP certified).
- eSCM & ISO27001 Internal Auditor with strong knowledge of ITIL practices.
- Proven track record in operational excellence, client partnerships, process transitions, and mentoring cross-functional teams. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Visio, and Minitab. Known for delivering highly practical, engaging, and outcome-focused training programs.