Supply Chain Strategy, Planning & Performance Management Training Course

This course equips participants with the strategic, analytical, and operational skills required to design, plan, and manage high-performing supply chains. It focuses on supply chain strategy development, demand and supply planning, performance measurement, optimization techniques, and continuous improvement. Participants will learn how to align supply chain operations with organizational goals to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.

Target Groups

• Supply chain and logistics managers
• Operations and planning managers
• Procurement and inventory officers
• Project and program managers
• PMO and performance management teams
• Government and NGO supply chain staff
• Business analysts and consultants
• Manufacturing and distribution managers
• Finance and planning professionals
• Students in supply chain, business, and operations management

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand principles of supply chain strategy and planning
• Design effective end-to-end supply chain strategies
• Align supply chain plans with organizational goals
• Improve demand and supply planning accuracy
• Apply performance management frameworks
• Monitor and optimize supply chain performance
• Use KPIs and analytics for decision-making
• Improve efficiency, cost, and service levels
• Strengthen risk-aware supply chain planning
• Implement continuous improvement strategies

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Strategy

• Definition and importance of supply chain strategy
• Strategic role of supply chains in organizations
• Supply chain models and structures
• Competitive advantage through supply chains
• Overview of strategic planning frameworks

Module 2: Supply Chain Design and Configuration

• Designing supply chain networks
• Centralized vs decentralized systems
• Location and distribution planning
• Make-or-buy and outsourcing decisions
• Global vs local supply chain strategies

Module 3: Demand and Supply Planning

• Demand forecasting fundamentals
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Capacity and supply planning
• Demand variability management
• Aligning supply with demand

Module 4: Inventory and Operations Planning

• Inventory planning strategies
• Stock optimization and control
• Production and replenishment planning
• Service level optimization
• Balancing cost and availability

Module 5: Supply Chain Performance Management

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Performance measurement frameworks
• Balanced scorecard approach
• Benchmarking supply chain performance
• Continuous monitoring systems

Module 6: Supply Chain Optimization

• Cost, service, and efficiency trade-offs
• Process optimization techniques
• Lean supply chain principles
• Value stream optimization
• Eliminating bottlenecks and waste

Module 7: Risk and Resilience in Supply Chain Planning

• Identifying supply chain risks
• Risk-aware planning approaches
• Disruption management strategies
• Business continuity planning
• Building resilient supply chains

Module 8: Technology in Supply Chain Planning

• ERP and integrated planning systems
• Advanced planning systems (APS)
• Data analytics and forecasting tools
• AI and machine learning applications
• Digital supply chain transformation

Module 9: Performance Reporting and Decision Support

• Supply chain dashboards
• Data visualization techniques
• Reporting for strategic decisions
• KPI tracking and interpretation
• Executive decision support systems

Module 10: Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Strategy

• Digital supply chains and automation
• AI-driven planning and optimization
• Sustainable and green supply chains
• Blockchain for supply chain transparency
• Future trends in global supply chain strategy and performance systems