Advanced Strategic Supply Chain Management

Overview:

Introduction:

This advanced training program is designed to provide supply chain professionals with the strategic knowledge and skills needed to manage and optimize supply chain operations at a higher level. It empowers them to lead their organizations in achieving superior supply chain performance and competitiveness.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Develop and implement strategic supply chain plans aligned with organizational goals.

• Optimize supply chain networks for efficiency and responsiveness.

• Enhance supplier relationships and collaboration across the supply chain.

• Utilize advanced technologies and analytics to drive supply chain innovation.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for sustained supply chain excellence.

Targeted Audience:

• Senior supply chain managers and directors.

• Operations executives.

• Procurement and sourcing managers.

• Supply chain consultants and analysts.

• Professionals aspiring to advance their careers in supply chain management.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Strategic Supply Chain Planning:

• Developing a strategic supply chain vision and mission.

• Aligning supply chain strategy with business objectives.

• Demand forecasting and capacity planning.

• Strategic sourcing and procurement planning.

• Case studies on successful strategic supply chain planning.

Unit 2:

Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization:

• Designing efficient and responsive supply chain networks.

• Location analysis and optimization of distribution centers.

• Inventory management strategies for optimal stock levels.

• Transportation and logistics network optimization.

• Advanced modeling and simulation techniques for network design.

Unit 3:

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships.

• Supplier performance evaluation and development.

• Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR).

• Conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.

• Leveraging technology for supplier relationship management.

Unit 4:

Advanced Supply Chain Technologies and Analytics:

• Implementing advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain.

• Data analytics for supply chain decision-making.

• Predictive analytics and machine learning applications.

• Real-time supply chain visibility and monitoring.

• Case studies on technology-driven supply chain innovations.

Unit 5:

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for supply chain improvement.

• Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Performance measurement and KPI development.

• Change management and organizational transformation.

• Best practices for sustaining long-term supply chain excellence.