Supply Chain Management · Short course
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective logistics and supply chain management are not just operational necessities — they are critical drivers of competitive advantage, cost efficiency, and organisational…
The programme
Programme overview
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective logistics and supply chain management are not just operational necessities — they are critical drivers of competitive advantage, cost efficiency, and organisational sustainability. This course delves into the entire value chain, exploring how products and materials flow from their point of origin to the final consumer, with a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, risk mitigation, and strategic improvement.
Participants will gain a holistic understanding of logistics and supply chain sustainability, focusing on the practical and strategic approaches that are now boardroom priorities worldwide. Whether you are a supplier, buyer, or operational leader, this course will equip you with the latest frameworks, tools, and actionable skills to optimise your organisation’s supply chain performance.
Who should attend
Who is this programme for?
This Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is designed for:
- Senior Supply Chain Managers & Executives
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Customer Service
- Manufacturing Leaders
- Procurement & Logistics Professionals
- Anyone Involved in Supply Chain Projects or Cross-Functional Teams
Learning outcomes
What you will learn
- Develop and implement strategies that enhance logistics and supply chain sustainability, resilience, and efficiency
- Analyse and control lead times in the movement of goods, improving service delivery and customer satisfaction
- Balance cost and service levels to maximise value creation across the supply chain
- Apply best-practice techniques, including the Kraljic Matrix for procurement segmentation, to address real-world supply chain challenges
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external supply chain partners for integrated value delivery
- Measure and improve performance using key metrics, including ISO 28000 supply chain security principles, while managing supply chain risks proactively
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Detailed programme outline
- Defining logistics and supply chain management: concepts and context
- Evolution and emerging trends in supply chain
- Dynamics of the modern supply chain
- Global logistics: challenges and opportunities
- Introduction to the SCOR Model (Supply Chain Operations Reference)
- Applying the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to supply chains
- The strategic role of transportation in the supply chain
- Key decision points in transportation management
- Modes of transport: selecting and integrating intermodal systems
- International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) and legal liabilities
- Managing transportation documentation and compliance
- Handling and transporting hazardous materials
- Measuring success: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Warehouse management essentials: functions and flows
- Choosing the right equipment for warehousing
- Managing supply chain risks: operational, inventory, currency, and financial risks
- Disruption and security considerations, including ISO 28000 supply chain security management principles
- Procurement vs. purchasing: understanding the difference
- The strategic role of procurement in value chains
- Applying the Kraljic Matrix to segment and prioritise procurement categories by risk and value
- Supporting operational and business requirements
- Managing procurement processes and supplier relationships
- Building collaboration across functional teams, and defining team roles and responsibilities in procurement
- Leveraging data, statistics, and AI-assisted analytics in inventory management
- Financial impacts of inventory decisions
- Techniques for selective inventory control
- Monitoring and reporting inventory status
- Strategies to reduce excess and obsolete inventory
- Continuous improvement in logistics and supply chain operations
Learning approach
How you will learn
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
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Dates, duration & arrangements
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