An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Excellence Maximizing Efficiency, Strengthening Resilience, Enhancing Agility, and Driving Performance
INTRODUCTION
The Strategic Supply Chain Management Course by EuroMaTech provides participants with a deep understanding of the structure, function, and coordination of modern supply chains. It emphasizes how seamless integration between procurement, production, logistics, and distribution maximizes efficiency, reduces cost, and enhances organizational agility.
This Strategic Supply Chain Management Training highlights how strategic decisions in sourcing, transportation, and inventory control directly influence customer satisfaction and business performance. Participants will gain practical insight into supply chain optimization, risk mitigation, and digital transformation — learning to create supply networks that are responsive, resilient, and aligned with corporate goals.
Through interactive learning and real-world examples, the course explores end-to-end supply chain operations, equipping professionals to manage complexity and volatility in a globalized business environment. Delegates will also examine innovative frameworks for improving forecasting accuracy, streamlining logistics, and minimizing working capital.
Key highlights in Strategic Supply Chain Management Course:
- Understanding the end-to-end dynamics of supply chain networks
- Applying data-driven techniques to improve efficiency and visibility
- Developing integrated procurement and logistics strategies
- Enhancing coordination across production, inventory, and transportation functions
- Building agile and resilient supply chains for long-term competitiveness
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Strategic Supply Chain Management Training, participants will be able to:
- Define the strategic role of supply chain management within organizational success
- Optimize inventory levels to reduce costs and free working capital
- Design efficient procurement, warehousing, and logistics frameworks
- Apply analytical tools to evaluate supply chain performance and responsiveness
- Develop strategies for managing uncertainty, risk, and disruption
- Integrate sustainable and digital practices into supply chain operations
- Strengthen collaboration between internal teams and external partners for improved results
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech Strategic Supply Chain Management Course is ideal for professionals responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing supply chain operations, including:
- Supply Chain Managers and Operations Leaders
- Procurement and Logistics Professionals
- Production and Inventory Planners
- Strategic Sourcing and Distribution Specialists
- Business Analysts and Process Improvement Managers
- Professionals Seeking to Enhance Efficiency and Resilience Within the Supply Chain
This course is valuable for anyone involved in driving cost optimization, productivity, and strategic value across the supply network.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The Strategic Supply Chain Management Training employs a highly interactive and experiential learning approach that bridges theory with practical application. Participants will engage in case studies, group discussions, simulations, and benchmarking exercises that reflect real-world supply chain challenges.
Each session combines expert instruction with analytical exercises and problem-solving activities designed to strengthen strategic thinking and decision-making. Video materials and global case studies highlight best practices and illustrate how leading organizations achieve supply chain excellence. Participants are encouraged to apply concepts to their workplace, ensuring immediate relevance and measurable results.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Strategic Supply Chain Management Course delivers the knowledge and frameworks needed to plan, control, and optimize supply chain operations at a strategic level. It emphasizes end-to-end coordination, cost reduction, and improved responsiveness to changing market conditions.
Participants will master advanced concepts in forecasting, sourcing, inventory management, and logistics integration. The course also explores innovative approaches such as digitalization, sustainability, and agile supply chain design.
By the end of this Strategic Supply Chain Management Training, delegates will have the confidence and capability to drive measurable performance improvements across their organization’s supply chain — achieving higher efficiency, stronger supplier partnerships, and greater overall business resilience.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: The Function of Supply Chains
- The Concept of Supply Chain
- Understand the Process of the Supply and Demand Chain
- How Organisation Supply and Demand Chains Work
- Understanding the Needs of the Customer and the Supplier
- Defining Finance and Cash Flow
Day 2: Supply Chain and Demand Chain Optimisation
- Setting Up the Infrastructure
- Suppliers and Manufacturers
- Warehouses
- Transportation and Cost
- Customers
- Advance Planning and Optimisation
- Inventory Decisions in Supply Chain
- Forrester Effect and Inventory Management Model
Day 3: Developing the Strategic Procurement Decisions
- Procurement as Part of the Supply Chain
- An Overview of the Procurement Process
- Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan
- Make / Buy Decision
- Vertical Integration
- EOQ, ROP and Max & Min
- Inter-Company Trade
- Supplier Strategy
- The Coordination Strategy
Day 4: Inventory Decisions in Supply Chain
- Effect of Lead Time on the Forecasting Process
- Utilizing Consignment Inventory
- Methods of Reducing Stock Levels
- Moving to Supplier Managed Inventory
- Lessons From the Japanese-Just In Time Inventory and Kaizen
- Reducing Excess and Obsolete Inventory
- Measuring Inventory Management Performance
- Making Plans for Improvement
Day 5: Linking the Supply Chain Processes
- Procurement
- Operations
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Transportation
- Return / Recycling
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
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- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Training
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Training
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems Training
These courses help organizations adopt internationally recognized standards and improve their overall performance.
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- Visit the EuroMaTech website, browse the available courses, and follow the online registration process.
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EuroMaTech stands out as a leader in training and professional development due to:
- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
- Accreditations from leading institutions, ensuring top-tier course quality and recognition.
- A portfolio of thousands of training courses, serving professionals at every level.
- A focus on innovation and future-ready learning models, including blended and digital training.
- Long-term partnerships with organizations globally, ensuring sustained success through talent development.
EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
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We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
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- In-House Training: We can bring our training directly to your organization, allowing for tailored sessions that address your specific needs and objectives.
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