Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Supply chain, logistics, and procurement managers
• Operations and warehouse professionals
• Inventory and distribution planners
• Supply chain analysts and consultants
• Business development and strategy executives
• Senior professionals seeking to update skills in digital supply chain and innovation

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand and apply advanced principles of logistics and supply chain management
• Design and optimize global supply chain strategies aligned with business goals
• Leverage digital technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain in supply chain operations
• Improve inventory, warehouse, and transportation efficiency
• Build responsive, agile, and resilient supply chain networks
• Develop and analyze KPIs and performance dashboards for continuous improvement
• Manage supply chain risks and disruptions effectively

DAY 1

Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Pre-test
• Evolution of supply chain management and global trends
• Supply chain strategy and alignment with corporate objectives
• End-to-end supply chain mapping and value chain analysis
• Competitive advantage through supply chain design
• Case Study

DAY 2

Advanced Logistics and Distribution Management

• Transportation strategy: multimodal optimization
• Advanced warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Distribution network design and last-mile delivery models
• Logistics outsourcing and 3PL/4PL partnerships
• Group Activity

DAY 3

Supply Chain Digitalization and Technology Integration

• Role of AI, IoT, robotics, and blockchain in SCM
• Data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics
• Supply chain visibility and control towers
• ERP and supply chain software systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Group Activity

DAY 4

Inventory, Sourcing, and Demand Planning

• Advanced inventory management strategies (JIT, VMI, DRP)
• Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Forecasting models and demand planning techniques
• Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)
• Workshop

DAY 5

Risk Management, Sustainability, and Performance Improvement

• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks
• Business continuity planning and resilience strategies
• Sustainable and green supply chain practices
• KPI development and performance dashboards (OTIF, inventory turns, etc.)
• Final Group Project
• Wrap-up, assessment, and action plan development
• Post-test