Supply Chain Management Training
Supply Chain Management Training helps Procurement Officers and Supply Chain Managers build practical strategic procurement, logistics, and supply chain excellence capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
Training provider: EduCore Global Skills
Category: Strategic Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Excellence
Duration: 5 Days
Delivery: Instructor-led classroom, Live online, In-house corporate training
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Course fees: KES 80,000 / USD 850
Course Overview
Supply Chain Management Training is an instructor-led professional training course offered by EduCore Global Skills for individuals, teams, and organizations seeking practical capability in Strategic Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Excellence.
EduCore Global Skills offers Supply Chain Management Training as Strategic Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Excellence training for Procurement Officers, Supply Chain Managers, Logistics Officers, Contract Managers and related professionals. Delivery supports classroom, live online, and corporate cohorts in Nairobi, Kenya or by arrangement.
Who Should Attend
- Procurement Officers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Logistics Officers
- Contract Managers
- Stores Officers
- Professionals
- Managers
- Technical staff
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Participants should bring relevant workplace examples where possible.
Course Modules
Foundations of Supply Chain Management
Core competencies for Foundations of Supply Chain Management.
- Definition, scope, and evolution of supply chain management
- Key players: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and customers
- Supply chain flows: materials, information, and finances
- Supply chain strategy and alignment with business goals
- Key performance indicators and the SCOR model
Demand Planning and Forecasting
Core competencies for Demand Planning and Forecasting.
- Demand drivers, patterns, and segmentation
- Qualitative vs. quantitative forecasting methods
- Time-series models: moving average, exponential smoothing, and seasonality
- Forecast accuracy metrics: MAPE, bias, and tracking signal
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and consensus forecasting
Procurement and Supplier Management
Core competencies for Procurement and Supplier Management.
- Strategic sourcing and the procure-to-pay cycle
- Supplier selection, evaluation, and scorecards
- Contract negotiation, pricing models, and total cost of ownership
- Supplier relationship management and risk mitigation
- Ethical, sustainable, and responsible sourcing
Inventory Management
Core competencies for Inventory Management.
- Types and purposes of inventory, and carrying costs
- Inventory classification: ABC analysis and XYZ analysis
- Order quantity models: EOQ, reorder point, and safety stock
- Inventory control systems: periodic vs. perpetual, cycle counting
- Managing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock
Production Planning and Operations
Core competencies for Production Planning and Operations.
- Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order, and engineer-to-order
- Aggregate planning, master production scheduling, and MRP
- Capacity planning and bottleneck management
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
- Quality management and total quality control
Warehousing and Distribution
Core competencies for Warehousing and Distribution.
- Warehouse design, layout, and slotting strategies
- Receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes
- Warehouse automation: barcoding, RFID, AS/RS, and robotics
- Distribution network design and cross-docking
- Warehouse performance metrics and labor management
Transportation and Logistics
Core competencies for Transportation and Logistics.
- Transportation modes: road, rail, air, sea, and intermodal
- Carrier selection, freight rates, and contracts
- Route optimization and fleet management
- Incoterms, customs, and documentation
- Third-party and fourth-party logistics (3PL/4PL)
Global Supply Chain, Risk, and Sustainability
Core competencies for Global Supply Chain, Risk, and Sustainability.
- Global sourcing, offshoring, nearshoring, and reshoring
- Supply chain risk identification, assessment, and resilience planning
- Disruption management and business continuity
- Green logistics, carbon footprint, and circular supply chains
- Regulatory compliance, trade policies, and tariffs
Supply Chain Technology and Analytics
Core competencies for Supply Chain Technology and Analytics.
- ERP, WMS, TMS, and SCM software ecosystems
- Supply chain visibility, IoT, and real-time tracking
- Data analytics, dashboards, and decision support
- AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics in supply chains
- Blockchain, digital twins, and emerging technologies
Strategy, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement
Core competencies for Strategy, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
- Supply chain integration and collaboration (CPFR, VMI)
- Customer service, order fulfillment, and omnichannel logistics
- Reverse logistics, returns, and product lifecycle management
- Cost reduction, working capital, and financial impact of supply chain decisions
- Change management, capstone case study, and career pathways
Training Focus
Supply Chain Management Training helps Procurement Officers and Supply Chain Managers build practical strategic procurement, logistics, and supply chain excellence capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Supply Chain Management Training delivered?
Supply Chain Management Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.
What are the fees for Supply Chain Management Training?
The published course investment is KES 80,000 and USD 850. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.
How long is Supply Chain Management Training?
Supply Chain Management Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.
Do participants receive a certificate for Supply Chain Management Training?
Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.
Register for Supply Chain Management Training or contact EduCore Global Skills.