Steve Manion is a consultant in Operations and Resource Management. He writes and runs training courses in the United Kingdom and Australia. He is a fellow of both the American Production and Inventory Management Society and of the Institute of Operations Management in the UK. He has led courses in Production and inventory control in Australia, Europe and China.
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Steve Manion Effective Training (SMET)
Steve Manion Effective Training (SMET) is a Supply Chain Management Training company based in
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 (
