Supply Chain Optimization

Duration 5 Days
Language English
Course Format Classroom
Certificate Yes

Detail

Overview

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, supply chain optimization is crucial to achieving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction. This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to optimize supply chains in various industries. By focusing on key strategies, technologies, and best practices, participants will be able to streamline their supply chain processes and enhance overall performance.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the key principles of supply chain optimization
  • Learn how to design and manage an efficient supply chain
  • Gain knowledge of tools and techniques for inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics
  • Learn how to use data analysis and technology to improve supply chain processes
  • Develop strategies to address challenges such as lead times, stockouts, and excess inventory
  • Explore global supply chain trends and sustainability practices

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Logistics Coordinators
  • Operations Managers
  • Procurement Specialists
  • Inventory Control Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Consultants and Industry Professionals Interested in Supply Chain Optimizatio

Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Optimization

  • Understanding Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Optimization
  • Key Components of a Supply Chain: Suppliers, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailers
  • Supply Chain Objectives: Cost Reduction, Speed, and Flexibility
  • The Role of Technology in Supply Chain Optimization
  • Analyzing Current Supply Chain Performance

Day 2: Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management

  • Importance of Accurate Demand Forecasting
  • Techniques for Demand Forecasting: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Methods
  • Inventory Management Strategies: Just-in-Time (JIT), Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
  • Safety Stock and Reorder Points
  • Inventory Optimization Tools and Software

Day 3: Logistics and Distribution Optimization

  • Understanding Logistics and its Role in Supply Chain Optimization
  • Transport Optimization: Route Planning, Freight Costs, and Delivery Scheduling
  • Warehouse Management and Layout Optimization
  • Managing Outsourcing and Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
  • Distribution Strategies: Direct vs. Indirect, Global Distribution

Day 4: Data Analysis and Technology in Supply Chain Optimization

  • Using Data Analytics to Improve Supply Chain Processes
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Supply Chain Efficiency
  • Technologies Driving Supply Chain Innovation: AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Big Data
  • Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • Real-Time Data Tracking and Monitoring

Day 5: Global Supply Chain Optimization and Sustainability

  • Global Supply Chain Challenges: Complexity, Political Risk, and Trade Barriers
  • Strategies for Managing Global Supply Chains
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Practices: Green Logistics, Waste Reduction
  • Risk Management and Contingency Planning in Global Supply Chains
  • Case Studies on Supply Chain Optimization

Classroom Dates

16 - 20 June 2025
Barcelona (Spain)
5950€
21 - 25 July 2025
Istanbul (Turkey)
5950€
18 - 22 August 2025
Dubai (UAE)
5950€
28 - 2 September 2025
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
5950€
17 - 21 November 2025
Berlin (Germany)
5950€
15 - 19 December 2025
Rwanda
5950€