Supply Chain Best Practices: Concept, Application & Risk Management

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Supply Chain Best Practices:
Concept, Application & Risk Management

Supply Chain: A to Z of Best Practices

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
12-16 May 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
07-11 Jul 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
25-29 Aug 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Oct 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
05-09 Jan 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
30 Mar-03 Apr 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
21-25 Apr 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
22-26 Sep 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
19-23 Jan 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Efficient supply chain management is crucial for achieving operational excellence and maximizing cost efficiency. The Supply Chain Best Practices: Concept, Application & Risk Management training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to balance cost reduction with enhanced service levels, helping organizations stay competitive.

This training course explores essential strategies for optimizing supply chain operations, such as risk analysis, inventory management, and supplier collaboration. Participants will gain expertise in identifying and mitigating risks, improving financial outcomes through effective inventory management, and implementing industry-leading practices to drive organizational success.

This training course will feature: 

  • A comprehensive understanding of supply chain activities and their strategic impact
  • Techniques to optimize inventory and improve cash flow
  • Tools to identify, analyze, and manage supply chain risks
  • Best practices for supplier collaboration and organizational improvements
  • Methods to achieve a balance between cost efficiency and service excellence

Training Course Objectives

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

  • Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of their organization's supply chain practices.
  • Design and implement inventory strategies to enhance financial performance.
  • Collaborate effectively with suppliers to achieve tangible business outcomes.
  • Apply analytical tools to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Drive cost and service level improvements within their organizations.

Designed for

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness within their organizations. It is suitable for:

  • Supply Chain Professionals
  • Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier Management Specialists
  • Production and Manufacturing Managers
  • Professionals seeking a deeper understanding of supply chain concepts and their application.
  • Individuals responsible for balancing cost, risk, and service in supply chains.

Learning Methods

This training course utilizes a variety of engaging and practical adult learning techniques to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts presented. The training includes:

  • Interactive discussions and real-world examples of supply chain challenges and solutions.
  • Hands-on exercises to apply learned techniques and tools.
  • Case studies to explore industry-specific scenarios and outcomes.
  • A detailed course manual for future reference.

Participants will leave this course with actionable strategies and tools to drive supply chain excellence in their organizations.

The Course Outline

Day One: Understanding the Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Definitions
  • Supply Chain Models and Types
  • Types of process frameworks
  • Defining performance gaps
  • Customers, competitive advantage and demand
  • The Global Supply Chain
Day Two: Unlocking your Cash: Inventory Management and Optimization
  • Types of inventory
  • Applying procurement strategies that maximize inventory turns
  • Speeding the cash-to-cash cycle time
  • The financial justification for change
  • Supplier relationship management: strategies, approaches and tools
Day Three: A New Paradigm for Outsourcing
  • Is your relationship transactional or outcome-based?
  • Defining desired outcomes that are measurable
  • Developing an effective outsourcing contract
  • Designing a pricing model that incentivizes desired behaviours
  • Evaluating cost/service trade-offs
Day Four: Identifying Supply Chain Instabilities and Risks
  • Internal supply chain risks
  • PESTLE and external risks
  • Risk management principles
  • Evaluation and prioritisation of risks
  • Contingency and risk management planning
Day Five: Rethinking the Supply Chain and Improving your Results
  • Rationale and approach to performance management
  • Identifying, defining, and tracking your metrics
  • Incentives and continuous improvement
  • Re-engineering supply chains end to end to minimise risk
  • Organisation development

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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