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Manufacturing Supply Chain Excellence Training Course


Summary

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Excellence Training Course offered by The British Academy For Training and Development is designed to help professionals optimise every stage of the Manufacturing Supply Chain by improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. As part of the Logistics & Supply Chain Training Courses under the Management category, this course provides practical knowledge of lean manufacturing, strategic planning, efficient production, effective procurement, and integrated logistics to create high-performing manufacturing operations.

Participants will learn how to strengthen supply chain performance through demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, supplier collaboration, production scheduling, quality management, and continuous improvement methodologies. The course combines industry best practices with practical case studies, enabling delegates to improve supply chain resilience, minimise operational risks, and support sustainable business growth in modern manufacturing environments.

Objectives and target group

  • Understand the fundamentals of Manufacturing Supply Chain management.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
  • Improve supply chain planning and demand forecasting techniques.
  • Optimise production scheduling and capacity utilisation.
  • Develop effective procurement and supplier relationship strategies.
  • Enhance logistics operations and distribution efficiency.
  • Improve inventory management and warehouse performance.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Measure supply chain performance using KPIs and continuous improvement tools.
  • Build resilient and agile manufacturing supply chains.

Target Audience

  • Manufacturing Managers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Production Managers
  • Procurement Professionals
  • Logistics Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Warehouse Supervisors
  • Inventory Controllers
  • Planning Engineers
  • Continuous Improvement Professionals
  • Quality Managers
  • Business Owners involved in manufacturing operations

Course Content

Module 1: Fundamentals of Manufacturing Supply Chain Management
  • Understanding Manufacturing Supply Chain principles
  • Supply chain components in manufacturing
  • Supply chain integration and collaboration
  • Roles and responsibilities across the supply chain
Module 2: Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
  • Principles of lean manufacturing
  • Identifying and eliminating waste
  • Value stream mapping techniques
  • Kaizen and continuous improvement practices
Module 3: Supply Chain Planning and Demand Forecasting
  • Demand planning methodologies
  • Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
  • Forecasting techniques and tools
  • Capacity planning and resource allocation
Module 4: Production Planning and Scheduling
  • Production planning fundamentals
  • Master production scheduling
  • Capacity utilisation strategies
  • Production workflow optimisation
Module 5: Procurement and Supplier Management
  • Strategic procurement processes
  • Supplier selection and evaluation
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Procurement performance improvement
Module 6: Inventory and Warehouse Management
  • Inventory control techniques
  • Warehouse operations optimisation
  • Stock replenishment strategies
  • Inventory performance measurement
Module 7: Logistics and Distribution Excellence
  • Transportation management
  • Distribution network optimisation
  • Logistics cost reduction strategies
  • Last-mile delivery considerations
Module 8: Manufacturing Process Optimisation
  • Process mapping and analysis
  • Bottleneck identification
  • Quality improvement methods
  • Operational efficiency enhancement
Module 9: Supply Chain Risk Management
  • Identifying supply chain risks
  • Business continuity planning
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Building resilient supply chains
Module 10: Supply Chain Performance Measurement
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Supply chain benchmarking
  • Data-driven performance analysis
  • Continuous performance improvement
Module 11: Digital Manufacturing Supply Chains
  • Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Supply chain automation
  • Digital transformation strategies
  • Data analytics for supply chain management
Module 12: Achieving Manufacturing Supply Chain Excellence
  • Best practices in manufacturing supply chains
  • Sustainability in supply chain operations
  • Developing continuous improvement roadmaps
  • Creating high-performing supply chain strategies

Course Date

2026-08-31

2026-11-30

2027-03-01

2027-05-31

Course Cost

Note / Price varies according to the selected city

Members NO. : 1
£4200 / Member

Members NO. : 2 - 3
£3360 / Member

Members NO. : + 3
£2604 / Member

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