Introduction

This Logistics and Supply Chain Management training course focuses on the growing importance of sustainability, efficiency, and resilience within modern supply chains, an area that has increasingly become a strategic priority at executive level across global organisations. Supply chain sustainability is broadly driven by efforts to reduce environmental impact, minimise waste, and manage operational risks while maintaining cost efficiency and service quality.

The training course is designed for both buyers and suppliers who require a clear understanding of logistics and supply chain fundamentals from a demand and operational perspective. It enables participants to develop practical capabilities in managing lead times, balancing cost and service requirements, and improving coordination across all supply chain stakeholders.

By combining strategic insight with applied tools and techniques, the course helps participants strengthen supply chain performance, enhance decision-making, and implement improvements that can be directly applied in the workplace.

This Logistics & Supply Chain Management training course will highlight:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Logistics & Supply Chain Management training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course is delivered through an interactive and highly practical approach led by experienced industry professionals. Participants engage in a combination of presentations, exercises, questionnaires, group discussions, case studies, training videos, and real-world problem-solving activities.

The methodology is designed to ensure active participation and knowledge transfer, enabling delegates to relate concepts directly to their organisational challenges and apply improvements effectively after the course.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Who Should Attend?

This Logistics & Supply Chain Management training course is suitable for:

  • Senior Supply Chain Managers and Executives
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
  • Procurement and Purchasing Managers
  • Operations, Manufacturing, and Marketing Managers
  • Customer Service and Distribution Professionals
  • Junior supply chain professionals seeking foundational knowledge
  • Professionals aiming to improve supply chain efficiency and integration

Course Outline

Day 1

Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain

  • Definitions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • History and the Development
  • Understanding the Supply Chain Dynamics
  • International and Global Logistics
  • Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
  • The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Day 2

Transportation Economics

  • The Role of Transportation in Logistics
  • Management Key Decisions
  • Types of Mode or Intermodal System
  • International Commercial Terms in Transportation and the Liabilities
  • Documentation in Transportation
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation
Day 3

Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Warehouse Management:
    • Role in the Supply Chain
    • Flows
    • Equipment Selection
  • Supply Chain Risks:
    • Operational
    • Inventory
    • Exchange Rates
    • Financial
    • Disruption
    • Security
Day 4

Procurement in Supply Chain

  • The Difference between Procurement and Purchasing
  • What is the role of Procurement and Purchasing?
  • Support Operational Requirements
  • Manage the Procurement Process and the Supply Base
  • Develop Strong Relationships with Other Functional Groups
  • Team Roles and Responsibilities
Day 5

Inventory Management

  • Statistics in Inventory Management
  • Financial in Inventory Management
  • Selective Inventory Control Management
  • Understanding Inventory Status
  • Reducing Excess and Obsolete Inventory
  • Improving the Organisation’s Logistics and Supply Chain

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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