Basics of Supply Chain Management
A complete introduction to supply chain management. Eight modules cover supply chain strategy, demand and forecasting, production planning, inventory, warehousing, procurement, logistics and performance measurement, showing how each function contributes to cost and service.
At a glance
- 5 days
- 40 hours
Who it's for
- Supply chain, logistics & purchasing staff
- Sales & marketing staff working with supply chain
- Planners: inventory, demand & production
- Production professionals
Learning objectives
- Understand the end-to-end supply chain and develop supply chain strategies that support business strategy
- Forecast demand and plan production (S&OP, MPS, MRP, capacity)
- Optimise inventory to meet service targets, cut lead time and raise fill rates
- Manage warehouses, procurement and suppliers
- Develop transportation and distribution strategies and control transport spend
- Link supply chain KPIs to company financial goals
Detailed content
- Supply chain concepts & flows
- Supply chain strategy & SCOR model
- Demand management
- Qualitative & quantitative forecasting
- Forecast accuracy
- S&OP & master planning
- MRP
- Capacity management & production activity control
- Just-in-Time / Lean
- Inventory fundamentals
- ABC, EOQ, reorder point & safety stock
- Warehouse processes & layout
- Warehouse KPIs
- Purchasing & quality
- Strategic supplier management & performance
- Physical distribution
- Transportation strategy & cost
- Managing transport variability
- SC KPIs linked to financial metrics
- Improvement approaches
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- 1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- 2. Demand Management & Forecasting
- 3. Production Planning
- 4. Inventory Management
- 5. Warehouse Management
- 6. Procurement Management
- 7. Logistics Management
- 8. Supply Chain Performance Measurement & Improvement
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Capacity and line-balancing exercise with takt time
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Capacity planning and line-balancing workbook
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Basics of Supply Chain Management?
The program runs 5 days; other formats: 40 hours. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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