The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program in "Strategic Supply Chain Management" to examine management approaches that help organizations build more efficient supply chains and respond effectively to market changes.

The program focuses on linking organizational objectives with procurement, inventory, transportation, and distribution decisions, while examining the flow of materials, information, and funds across the supply chain. It also covers strategic planning, supplier selection, relationship management, performance measurement, and risk management, providing a clear view of the factors affecting cost, service levels, and supply continuity. Particular attention is given to improving coordination between internal departments and external partners, using performance indicators and data to support decisions, and strengthening the organization’s ability to respond to disruptions and changing business conditions.

Who Should Attend?

• Supply chain, procurement, and logistics managers seeking to strengthen their capabilities.
• Managers and supervisors working in planning, inventory, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
• Professionals responsible for supplier development, contract management, and commercial relationships.
• Professionals involved in supply chain efficiency, cost, and continuity decisions.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand strategic supply chain management and its relationship with organizational goals.
• Develop the ability to plan demand, supply, and resources efficiently.
• Strengthen supplier evaluation, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Use performance indicators and data to monitor supply chain efficiency.
• Develop the ability to manage risks and maintain business continuity.

• 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.