London, 2024-05-18

Certified International Supply Chain Professional CISCP

Summary

Supply chain management has become a fundamental building block in today's business world, playing a critical role in achieving competitive success and effectively meeting customer needs. As the global market becomes increasingly complex and challenging, the need for qualified supply chain management professionals has never been more important.
The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) programme, which is a supply chain management training program suitable for professionals in the field of logistics and supply chain management to help them learn the new skills and techniques necessary to deal with the modern supply chain, including logistics management, purchasing operations, Warehouse management, shipping, production, and distribution methods.

Objectives and target group

Who Should Attend?

  • Professionals in the field of supply chain management, including managers and those responsible for logistics and supply operations in companies and institutions.
  • Professionals who work in the transportation and distribution sectors such as warehouse managers, shipping managers, supply chain managers, and others.
  • Professionals working in industrial and commercial companies including planning, operating, purchasing and supply managers.
  • University students and graduates who want to enter the field of supply chain management and develop their skills in this field.
  • Anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and skills in supply chain management regardless of their current field of work.

 

Knowledge and Benefits:

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

  • Deep knowledge of the basics of supply chain management including the main challenges and opportunities in this field.
  • Develop planning and strategic skills in integrated supply chains according to business needs and market trends.
  • Skills in managing relationships with suppliers and customers, including evaluating performance and improving communication and collaboration.
  • Enhance knowledge and skills related to managing logistics operations and organizing transportation to achieve greater efficiency in supply chains.
  • Providing knowledge of modern technology and tools in supply chains that contribute to improving supply chain management and achieving competitive excellence.
  • Identify and evaluate risks in supply chains and apply continuous improvement strategies.
Course Content
  • Introduction to supply chain management
    • Basic concepts in supply chain management.
    • The importance of supply chain management in modern business.
    • Key factors and basic components of the supply chain.
  • Supply chain strategy and planning
    • Develop supply chain strategies consistent with the organization's objectives.
    • Demand forecasting and inventory planning.
    • Risk management in supply chains.
  • Supplier relationship management
    • Evaluation and selection of suppliers.
    • Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers.
    • Measure and improve supplier performance.
  • Logistics and transportation management
    • Types of transportation and their selection criteria.
    • Management of warehouses and distribution centers.
    • Shipping management and optimization.
  • Global supply chain operations
    • Understanding the dynamics of global trade.
    • Cross border logistics management and customs compliance.
    • Cultural considerations and challenges in global supply chains.
  • Information technology in supply chain management
    • The role of technology in enhancing the efficiency of supply chains.
    • Software systems for supply chain management (such as ERP, SCM, WMS).
    • Emerging technology and its impact on supply chain management.
  • Sustainability and ethical practices in supply chains
    • Sustainable supply chain practices.
    • Ethical considerations in distribution and purchasing.
    • Compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
  • Measure and improve supply chain performance
    • Key indicators to measure supply chain performance.
    • Continuous improvement methodologies (such as Six Sigma and Agile) in supply chain management.
    • Comparison between companies and best practices in improving supply chains.
  • Supply chain risk management
    • Identify and evaluate supply chain risks.
    • Develop strategies to reduce risks and backup plans.
    • Business continuity planning.
  • Case studies and practical applications
    • Analyze real supply chain challenges and solutions.
    • Group discussions and presentations on case studies.
    • Practical exercises and simulations to enhance learning.