Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Day 1 – Strategic Supply Chain Management

Theme: Understanding the supply chain as a strategic business function.

• The role of logistics and supply chain management in organisational performance.
• Key supply chain structures, flows, stakeholders and decision points.
• Aligning supply chain strategy with customer expectations and business goals.
• Common supply chain challenges affecting cost, service, reliability and growth.

Day 2 – Procurement, Supplier Management and Sourcing Strategy

Theme: Building stronger supplier relationships and improving procurement performance.

• Strategic procurement and its connection to supply chain value creation.
• Supplier selection, qualification, evaluation and performance management.
• Contracting, negotiation, service levels and managing supplier expectations.
• Supplier risk, dependency, continuity planning and ethical sourcing considerations.

Day 3 – Inventory, Warehousing and Demand Planning

Theme: Managing stock, storage and demand to improve operational control.

• Inventory management principles, stock availability and cost control.
• Demand planning, forecasting, replenishment and balancing supply with demand.
• Warehousing operations, layout, storage systems, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Reducing stockouts, excess inventory, waste and operational inefficiencies.

Day 4 – Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Performance

Theme: Improving movement, delivery performance and customer service.

• Transport planning, routing, fleet management and distribution network design.
• Managing inbound logistics, outbound logistics, last-mile delivery and service reliability.
• Logistics cost control, carrier management and delivery performance improvement.
• Key logistics performance indicators, including lead time, fulfilment, accuracy and service levels.

Day 5 – Supply Chain Resilience, Technology and Continuous Improvement

Theme: Building a more resilient, transparent and future-ready supply chain.

• Supply chain risk management, disruption planning and business continuity.
• Digital supply chain tools, data visibility, automation and performance dashboards.
• Sustainability in logistics, responsible sourcing and reducing environmental impact.
• Developing a supply chain improvement plan focused on efficiency, resilience and customer value.