Strategic Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Why Attended

Supply chain and logistics management have been among the fastest evolving business disciplines over the past 2 decades. The continuous arrival of innovative concepts and techniques into the mainstream has resulted in a non-stop journey of learning and development for professionals in supply chain and logistics. This course covers the latest essential practices in forecasting, planning, procurement, transportation, warehousing, and logistics. It also covers the SCOR Framework for continuous performance improvement across the supply chain.

Course Methodology

This course leverages a variety of learning tools including exercises, case studies, and videos.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Recognize trends and modern practices in supply chain and logistics management
Practice forecasting and inventory optimization techniques
Appraise item categories and formulate appropriate sourcing strategies
Describe the role and objectives of transportation management in logistics
Use value-adding warehousing techniques
Apply the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for the management of supply chain performance

Target Audience

Supply chain and logistics professionals, in particular those at operational, supervisory, and management levels. The course is ideal for those seeking to complement their supply chain and logistics experience with the latest theoretical knowledge in preparation for assuming a higher position.

Target Competencies

Supply chain management
Logistics
Forecasting and materials planning
Transportation
Warehousing
Reverse logistics
Sustainable operations

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