Course Introduction
This program provides participants with an integrated understanding of the full supply chain cycle—from strategic procurement and supplier management to inventory optimization and logistics/distribution operations.
The course combines global best practices, modern digital tools, performance measurement methods, and real case studies. Participants will learn how to reduce costs, enhance service levels, improve material flow efficiency, manage risks, and strengthen decision-making across the supply chain.
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for:
- Supply Chain & Logistics Specialists
- Procurement & Purchasing Officers
- Inventory Controllers/Planning Officers
- Warehouse Supervisors & Managers
- Logistics & Distribution Coordinators
- Operations Professionals involved in material flow
- Anyone seeking to advance their supply chain management skills
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the end-to-end supply chain structure and integration principles
- Apply strategic procurement and supplier evaluation techniques
- Implement effective negotiation and contract management practices
- Optimize inventory levels using modern models and forecasting tools
- Manage logistics operations, transportation, and distribution networks
- Improve warehouse efficiency and material handling
- Use KPIs to measure and improve supply chain performance
- Identify and mitigate risks across the procurement and logistics cycle
- Leverage digital supply chain technologies (ERP, WMS, TMS, e-Procurement)
Course Outline
Day 1 – Supply Chain Foundations & Integrated Management
Key Topics
- Introduction to Modern Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Functions: Procurement, Inventory, Logistics
- Supply Chain Strategy, Planning & Execution
- Understanding Material, Information & Cash Flows
- Supply Chain Models: Lean, Agile, Hybrid
- Customer Service Level & Cost Trade-Offs
- Supply Chain Risk Factors and Mitigation Strategies
Workshops & Activities
- Mapping your organization’s supply chain flow
- Identifying integration gaps and improvement areas
Day 2 – Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management
Key Topics
- Procurement Process Cycle and Best Practices
- Strategic Sourcing vs. Operational Purchasing
- Supplier Prequalification & Evaluation Models
- Tendering, Bidding & Contract Formation Essentials
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in Supplier Decisions
- Procurement Negotiation Techniques
- Ethical and Sustainable Procurement Standards
Workshops & Activities
- Supplier evaluation scoring exercise
- Mock negotiation scenario
Day 3 – Inventory Planning, Control & Optimization
Key Topics
- Role of Inventory in Supply Chain Sustainability
- Types of Inventory & Cost Structures
- Forecasting Techniques (Qualitative & Quantitative)
- Inventory Control Models: EOQ, ROP, Safety Stock
- ABC/XYZ Classification & Cycle Counting
- Managing Slow-Moving and Obsolete Items
- KPIs for Inventory Performance
Workshops & Activities
- EOQ & reorder point calculations
- ABC classification practical session
Day 4 – Warehouse & Logistics Management
Key Topics
- Warehouse Functions, Layouts & Storage Systems
- Material Handling Equipment & Optimization
- Warehouse Safety & Hazard Control
- Fundamentals of Logistics Management
- Transportation Modes & Selection Criteria
- Route Optimization & Fleet Management
- Distribution Planning & Cost Minimization
Workshops & Activities
- Warehouse layout design exercise
- Distribution network case study
Day 5 – Digital Tools, Performance Management & Future Trends
Key Topics
- Digital Supply Chain Technologies:
- ERP, WMS, TMS, RFID, Barcode, IoT
- E-Procurement & Cloud-Based Purchase Systems
- Data Analytics & Supply Chain Dashboards
- Measuring Supply Chain Performance (KPIs & Scorecards)
- Sustainability & Green Supply Chain Principles
- Global Supply Chain Trends & Challenges
- Building a Supply Chain Improvement Action Plan
Workshops & Activities
- KPI design workshop
- Developing a supply chain optimization roadmap