Supply Chain Management · Short course
Strategic Planning and Competitive Analysis for Supply Chain Leaders
Most supply chain teams can tell you what happened last quarter. Far fewer can tell you, with any confidence, where the industry structure is shifting and what that means for their position three years out. That’s the gap this…
The programme
Programme overview
Most supply chain teams can tell you what happened last quarter. Far fewer can tell you, with any confidence, where the industry structure is shifting and what that means for their position three years out. That’s the gap this course is built to close — not another operations refresher, but a genuine strategic capability: reading competitive forces, positioning your supply chain deliberately rather than reactively, and building the case that gets executive backing for the changes that actually matter.
You’ll work through real analytical tools, not just theory — stress-testing your own supply chain against competitive frameworks, running scenario planning exercises against real disruption cases, and leaving with a strategic plan you could genuinely take into a board meeting. This is deliberately built for people who already understand supply chain operations and are ready to operate one level up: setting the direction, not just executing it.
Who should attend
Who is this programme for?
- Supply Chain Managers and Directors
- Operations and Logistics Professionals
- Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Leaders
- Business Analysts and Strategic Planners
- Project Managers Involved in Supply Chain Transformation
- Senior Executives Seeking Stronger Strategic Alignment
- Candidates Working Toward the Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner
Learning outcomes
What you will learn
- Articulate the strategic role of supply chain management in achieving organisational success and differentiation
- Conduct comprehensive internal and external analyses to uncover competitive opportunities
- Align supply chain goals and initiatives with overarching business strategies and market realities
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, resilience, and customer value
- Apply advanced metrics and KPIs to evaluate performance, manage risk, and sustain competitive advantage
- Integrate emerging technologies and innovation to future-proof the supply chain
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Detailed programme outline
2-Day Essentials — Training Outline
- Principles of strategic supply chain management, and aligning vision/mission with supply chain strategy
- Identifying strategic capabilities and core competencies
- Applying Porter's Five Forces to supply chains
- SWOT and PESTLE analysis in a supply chain context
- Competitive positioning: where you stand and why it matters
- Setting strategic goals, objectives, and KPIs
- Achieving the right balance: efficiency vs. responsiveness
- Scenario planning and strategic risk management
- Measuring and monitoring strategic supply chain performance using the Balanced Scorecard
- Leadership skills for driving strategic change
- Securing executive buy-in and leading transformation
- Building your own strategic priorities plan to take back to your organisation
- Deciding whether the 5-Day Comprehensive programme is the right next step for deeper analytical and technical depth
5-Day Comprehensive — Training Outline
- Principles of strategic supply chain management
- Aligning vision and mission with supply chain strategy
- Value chain mapping and analysis
- Key drivers of supply chain strategy
- Competitive positioning and market segmentation
- Benchmarking supply chain performance
- Case study: global supply chain strategy in action
- The strategic planning process in supply chain management
- Designing lean, agile, and hybrid supply chains
- Demand forecasting and network optimisation tools
- Strategic sourcing and make-or-buy analysis
- Cost-to-serve and profitability assessment
- Integrated Business Planning (IBP) frameworks
- Harnessing digital technologies: AI, IoT, and blockchain
- Measuring and monitoring strategic supply chain performance
- Utilising the Balanced Scorecard in supply chain
- Fostering continuous improvement and innovation
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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