Training Course in Strategic Supply Chain Management

Strategic Supply Chain Fundamentals

• Supply chain concepts, components, and flows of materials, information, and funds.
• The role of supply chains in competitive advantage and organizational goals.
• Factors influencing strategic supply chain decisions.

Strategic Supply Chain Planning

• Aligning supply chain strategy with overall organizational strategy.
• Defining service levels, resources, and operational priorities.
• Aligning supply chain capabilities with market and customer needs.

Demand Forecasting and Supply Planning

• Demand analysis methods and factors affecting demand changes.
• Developing supply plans based on expected requirements.
• Managing seasonality and demand fluctuations.

Strategic Inventory Management

• Setting safety stock, reorder points, and appropriate inventory policies.
• Balancing storage costs with shortage and excess inventory risks.
• Improving inventory turnover and reducing waste and obsolete stock.

Supplier Management and Strategic Procurement

• Supplier selection criteria and capability assessment.
• Developing sourcing strategies and diversifying supply sources.
• Managing contracts and service levels with suppliers.

Supply Chain Relationships and Negotiation

• Building sustainable relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Negotiation principles and management of shared interests and objectives.
• Monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply issues.

Logistics and Distribution Management

• Transportation planning and selection of appropriate distribution methods.
• Designing warehouse and distribution center networks.
• Balancing delivery speed with logistics service costs.

Supply Chain Performance Measurement

• Key performance indicators for procurement, inventory, transportation, and distribution.
• Analyzing cost, service levels, time, and quality.
• Using data and reports to monitor performance and support decisions.

Supply Chain Risk and Continuity Management

• Identifying supplier, market, transportation, and operational risks.
• Assessing risks and their impact and establishing response priorities.
• Developing policies that strengthen supply chain resilience and business continuity.

Supply Chain Development and Strategic Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and raise service levels.
• Strengthening integration and information sharing between departments and partners.
• Setting strategic directions for supply chain development and market changes.