Supply Chain Excellence Pillars
A concise programme on the pillars of supply chain excellence: fundamentals and core KPIs, supply chain-driven business transformation, performance management that links supply chain to financial results, and Lean Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Supply chain/operations managers, supervisors, business & operational excellence professionals
Learning objectives
- Understand supply-chain excellence pillars
- Link supply chain strategy with business transformation
- Measure performance with the right KPIs and apply CI tools
Detailed content
- End-to-end view
- Roles in cost, quality and delivery
- Core KPIs: OTIF, turns, cost-to-serve, cash-to-cash
- Maturity quick diagnostic
- Digital disruption, sustainability and resilience
- Aligning supply-chain and business strategy
- Transformation case studies
- Balanced scorecard, OKRs and KPIs
- Linking supply-chain KPIs to ROI and working capital
- Benchmarking
- Mini KPI dashboard workshop
- Lean and Six Sigma in supply chains
- Kaizen and PDCA
- Quick wins vs long-term roadmap
- Group presentations
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Supply-chain fundamentals
- Business transformation
- Performance management
- Continuous 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
- Build a strategy map and balanced scorecard for your unit
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Strategy map and BSC template
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Supply Chain Excellence Pillars?
The program runs 2 days. 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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