Sourcing a component from one country, shipping it through another, and clearing it through customs in a third has become routine for modern businesses — and every one of those steps carries cost, risk, and regulatory exposure. The International Sourcing & Global Supply Chain Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, part of the Logistics and Supply Chain Training Courses specialization under the Management category, prepares professionals to manage that complexity with confidence.

The programme builds structured knowledge of sourcing strategy, international logistics, cross-border trade compliance, inventory control, and supplier relationships. Participants learn to optimise global networks, manage transportation across borders, mitigate supply chain risk, and apply performance measurement techniques that support smarter, faster operational decisions.

• Understand the principles and structure of global supply chain management.
• Develop strategic sourcing and supplier selection approaches.
• Coordinate international logistics, freight, and multimodal transport.
• Navigate cross-border trade regulations and customs compliance.
• Manage import and export documentation and operational processes.
• Control inventory and warehouse operations across international markets.
• Identify and mitigate risks within global supply chain operations.
• Apply performance measurement and continuous improvement techniques.

Target Audience

• Supply chain managers and coordinators.
• Procurement and purchasing professionals.
• Logistics and transportation managers.
• Import and export specialists and international trade professionals.
• Warehouse and distribution supervisors.
• Business owners managing global operations.
• Professionals seeking career development in supply chain management.

Module 1: Managing Supply Chains in a Borderless Market

• Supply chain concepts and global operations.
• Supply chain functions, stakeholders, and business value.
• Global market dynamics.

Module 2: Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships

• Strategic sourcing methods and supplier evaluation.
• Contract management.
• Building long-term supplier relationships.

Module 3: Moving Goods — Logistics, Freight and Multimodal Transport

• Transportation planning and global distribution networks.
• Multimodal transport: air, sea, rail, and road freight.
• Freight cost analysis and carrier selection.
• Logistics performance optimisation.

Module 4: Navigating Customs and Cross-Border Compliance

• International trade regulations and customs procedures.
• Import and export documentation, Incoterms, and shipping processes.
• Regulatory risk management.

Module 5: Inventory and Warehouse Control Across Markets

• Inventory control systems and warehouse operations.
• Demand forecasting and stock optimisation.

Module 6: Managing Risk and Performance Globally

• Supply chain resilience and risk identification.
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement strategies.