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Supply Chain & Logistics

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Supply Chain & Logistics

Keep goods, information and money moving.

How every programme works

  1. 01

    Analyse

    Find what each role really needs.

  2. 02

    Design

    Built around your sector and level.

  3. 03

    Deliver

    Led by practising experts.

  4. 04

    Assess

    Confirm what was learned.

  5. 05

    Measure

    Prove the change on the job.

Overview

A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Delays in purchasing, inaccurate stock records or poorly planned deliveries quickly turn into lost sales, excess inventory and tied-up cash. Our Supply Chain & Logistics programmes give your teams the knowledge and practical tools to plan, source, store and deliver more efficiently, at lower cost and with fewer surprises.

Programmes cover the full chain, from supplier selection and contract management to warehousing, inventory control, transport and performance measurement. Participants work on realistic case studies and, wherever possible, on their own operational data, so they return to work with improvements they can apply immediately. Content is tailored to your sector, whether you operate a single warehouse or a multi-site distribution network.

Why it matters for your organisation

  • Lower purchasing and logistics costs through better sourcing and planning
  • Higher service levels and fewer stock-outs
  • Less cash tied up in excess or slow-moving inventory
  • Stronger supplier relationships and better contract control

Key topics

  • The procurement cycle and purchasing policies
  • Supplier selection, evaluation and negotiation
  • Contract and supplier performance management
  • Warehouse layout, receiving, storage and dispatch
  • Inventory control methods: ABC analysis, safety stock and reorder points
  • Demand forecasting and supply planning
  • Transport planning and distribution
  • Supply chain KPIs and cost analysis

Learning outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • 01.Map their organisation’s supply chain and pinpoint where cost and delay arise
  • 02.Apply structured methods to select, negotiate with and evaluate suppliers
  • 03.Set inventory levels that balance service and cost
  • 04.Track and report performance using practical supply chain KPIs

Who should attend

Procurement officers and buyers, warehouse and inventory controllers, logistics and transport coordinators, planners, and supply chain managers.

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