Excellence in Supply Chain Management: Best Practices for Success
Introduction
Global supply chains are under constant pressure to deliver superior performance while reducing costs. Organisations today must balance responsiveness and efficiency, ensuring that supply chains not only support business goals but also drive competitive advantage.
This intensive five-day programme equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and best practices to optimise supply chain operations, manage inventory effectively, evaluate and mitigate risks, and build strong supplier relationships. By applying proven strategies, participants will learn how to reduce costs, improve service levels, and transform their supply chain into an engine of sustainable business success.
This Course Will Feature
* Applying a comprehensive understanding of supply chain activities.
* Managing and optimising inventory to deliver financial results.
* Identifying, analysing, and evaluating supply chain risks.
* Using risk management tools and techniques for resilience.
* Driving organisational improvements through supply chain excellence.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
* Analyse the effectiveness of their organisation’s supply chain practices.
* Create and implement an inventory strategy that accelerates cash flow.
* Evaluate and collaborate with suppliers to deliver measurable results.
* Apply analytical tools to identify and manage supply chain risks.
* Achieve cost savings while enhancing service performance.
Course Content
**Day One – Understanding the Supply Chain**
* Defining supply chain concepts and models
* Types of process frameworks
* Identifying and closing performance gaps
* Linking customers, demand, and competitive advantage
* Navigating the global supply chain
**Day Two – Unlocking Your Cash: Inventory Management and Optimization**
* Types and roles of inventory
* Procurement strategies to maximize inventory turns
* Accelerating the cash-to-cash cycle
* Financial justification for change
* Supplier relationship management strategies and tools
**Day Three – A New Paradigm for Outsourcing**
* Transactional vs. outcome-based relationships
* Defining measurable outcomes
* Building effective outsourcing contracts
* Designing pricing models that incentivize performance
* Evaluating cost/service trade-offs
**Day Four – Identifying Supply Chain Instabilities and Risks**
* Internal supply chain risks
* External risks (PESTLE framework)
* Principles of supply chain risk management
* Evaluating and prioritising risks
* Developing contingency and risk management plans
**Day Five – Rethinking the Supply Chain and Improving Results**
* Performance management rationale and approaches
* Defining and tracking key supply chain metrics
* Incentives and continuous improvement models
* End-to-end supply chain reengineering for risk minimization
* Organisational development and transformation
Who Should Attend?
This programme is ideal for:
* Supply Chain Managers and Directors
* Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
* Inventory and Materials Managers
* Logistics and Distribution Managers
* Operations Managers seeking supply chain improvements
* Risk and Compliance Officers in supply chain environments
* Any professional aiming to enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience
Training Methodology
The programme applies a highly interactive approach combining:
Case studies drawn from global supply chain practices.
Interactive Group Exercises to solve real-world challenges.
Workshops and simulations on supplier management, inventory optimisation, and risk evaluation.
Tools and frameworks for immediate workplace application.
Action planning sessions to enable participants to translate learning into tangible results.
Enquiries and Registration
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
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