A single delayed shipment, a missed reorder point, or a supplier that quietly falls short can ripple through an entire business, far beyond the warehouse where the problem started. Supply chains managed reactively cost organisations money and market position; supply chains managed strategically become one of their strongest competitive advantages, especially in a world that demands high-quality products and services delivered on time, every time.

This course, offered by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, prepares participants to become certified international supply chain experts: inventory, transportation, logistics and global sourcing, alongside the strategies that cut cost, raise efficiency and reduce risk across international supply chains, ahead of the Certified International Supply Chain Professional and Manager (CISCP and CISCM) certifications.

Who Should Attend?

• Supply chain professionals looking to broaden their knowledge in international management.
• Logistics managers and supervisors in procurement and warehousing.
• Professionals in multinational companies working in transportation, logistics or shipping.
• Anyone aiming to obtain the CISCP and CISCM certifications in international supply chain management.

Programme Objectives

• Manage international supply chains efficiently and effectively.
• Improve the flow of goods and services across international borders.
• Make strategic decisions that reduce costs and improve supply chain performance.
• Handle logistical and customs challenges in international trade.
• Build a deeper understanding of global supply chain frameworks ahead of the CISCP and CISCM exams.

Module 1: Why Supply Chain Mastery Is a Competitive Weapon

• Core concepts and components that make up a supply chain
• Why supply chain management shapes overall business competitiveness

Module 2: Setting the Strategy — Planning, Forecasting and Risk

• Building supply chain strategies aligned with the organisation's goals
• Forecasting demand and planning inventory around it
• Identifying and assessing supply chain risks, and preparing mitigation and contingency plans, including business continuity

Module 3: Managing Inventory Without Tying Up Capital

• Types of inventory: raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Inventory control techniques such as JIT and ABC analysis
• Balancing inventory costs against required service levels

Module 4: Building Supplier Relationships That Perform

• Evaluating and selecting suppliers
• Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships
• Measuring and improving supplier performance over time

Module 5: Moving Goods — Logistics, Transportation and Global Operations

• Choosing the right transportation options for different needs
• Managing warehouses and distribution centres, and optimising shipments
• Navigating global trade dynamics, cross-border logistics and customs compliance
• Working across cultural differences in international supply chains

Module 6: Technology's Role in Modern Supply Chains

• How technology improves supply chain efficiency
• Software systems used in supply chain management, such as ERP, SCM and WMS
• Emerging technologies reshaping how supply chains operate

Module 7: Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing

• Why sustainability and corporate social responsibility matter in the supply chain
• Green logistics and sustainable sourcing practices
• Evaluating how sustainable a supply chain really is

Module 8: Measuring and Continuously Improving Performance

• Key performance indicators for supply chain performance
• Continuous improvement methods such as Lean and Six Sigma
• Benchmarking performance against industry standards