Driving Supply Chain Performance: A Logistics Management Training Course
1Summary
A single missed shipment or a warehouse running blind on stock levels can quietly cost an organisation more than a year's training budget — supply chain weaknesses rarely show up as dramatic failures, they show up as slow, expensive leaks. The Driving Supply Chain Performance: A Logistics Management Training Course, delivered by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, is built to help professionals find and close those leaks.
The course follows the physical journey of a product rather than a textbook outline: it starts with how inventory is controlled and purchased, moves into how goods are actually stored and transported, then addresses the global trade rules and risks that can derail a shipment, and finishes by tying cost reduction and sustainability together with the forward-looking tools — demand forecasting, the SCOR framework, and strategic sourcing — that keep performance improving over time.
2Objectives and target group
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Control inventory with cost-efficient techniques and build procurement plans backed by strategic sourcing.
- Manage warehouse operations and freight transport, and design logistics networks for better distribution.
- Navigate international trade regulations and apply risk-management practices that build supply chain resilience.
- Apply the SCOR framework, cost-reduction strategies, and demand forecasting to keep performance improving over time.
Who Should Attend?
- Supply chain managers, logistics professionals, and procurement officers seeking career advancement.
- Warehouse supervisors and freight transport coordinators looking to sharpen operational skills.
- Business owners and entrepreneurs managing logistics operations directly.
3Course Content
Module 1: The Real Cost of a Broken Supply Chain
- How supply chain and logistics fundamentals connect across an organisation.
- Where integration typically breaks down, and why it matters to the bottom line.
Module 2: Controlling Inventory and Buying Smart
- Inventory management techniques that keep costs under control.
- Procurement planning, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing for better performance.
Module 3: Moving Goods — Warehousing and Freight
- Running effective warehouse management systems day to day.
- The role of freight transport in global supply chains, and designing logistics networks for smoother distribution.
Module 4: Navigating Global Trade and Risk
- Understanding international trade regulations and staying compliant.
- Identifying and managing supply chain risks and disruptions before they cascade.
- Building strategies for genuine supply chain resilience.
Module 5: Cutting Costs While Building for the Future
- Implementing sustainable practices and cost-reduction techniques in daily operations.
- Evaluating performance with the SCOR framework and other measurement tools.
- Using demand forecasting, strategic sourcing, and technology to keep optimising over time.