Course Overview
Supply chains generate both costs and value, making financial performance analysis essential for long-term competitiveness. This Financial Performance Analysis in Supply Chains Training Course provides participants with frameworks and tools to measure financial efficiency, improve profitability, and align operations with strategic business goals.
Participants will explore cost-to-serve models, ROI in supply chain projects, working capital optimization, and advanced financial KPIs. Using case studies and practical exercises, they will learn how to connect operational decisions to financial outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate financial risks and opportunities, manage resources effectively, and create data-driven strategies for sustainable growth.
Course Benefits
Strengthen financial visibility in supply chain operations.
Apply cost and profitability analysis tools.
Improve working capital and cash flow efficiency.
Enhance decision-making with financial KPIs.
Drive long-term value creation and performance improvement.
Course Objectives
Understand financial drivers in supply chains.
Apply cost analysis and profitability frameworks.
Evaluate ROI of supply chain initiatives.
Improve working capital through better procurement and inventory practices.
Use financial KPIs to guide operational decisions.
Assess financial risks in global supply chains.
Link financial analysis to strategic supply chain management.
Training Methodology
The course combines interactive lectures, financial modeling exercises, real-world case studies, and group discussions. Participants will work on simulations to apply financial analysis in supply chain contexts.
Target Audience
Supply chain and logistics managers.
Procurement and sourcing professionals.
Finance and performance analysts.
Executives responsible for operational efficiency.
Target Competencies
Supply chain financial analysis.
Cost-to-serve and ROI evaluation.
Working capital and cash flow management.
Financial risk assessment and control.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Financial Performance in Supply Chains
Role of finance in supply chain management.
Key cost and value drivers in global supply chains.
Challenges in linking operations to financial outcomes.
Business case for financial performance analysis.
Unit 2: Cost and Profitability Analysis
Total cost of ownership (TCO) in supply chains.
Cost-to-serve models and profitability by segment.
Evaluating fixed vs. variable costs.
Case study: financial trade-offs in sourcing decisions.
Unit 3: Working Capital and Cash Flow Optimization
Impact of procurement and inventory on cash flow.
Payment terms and supplier financing.
Reducing the cash-to-cash cycle.
Tools for improving liquidity in supply chains.
Unit 4: Financial KPIs for Supply Chain Performance
Key metrics: EBITDA impact, ROI, cost-to-serve.
Dashboards for financial visibility.
Linking operational KPIs with financial KPIs.
Monitoring performance for continuous improvement.
Unit 5: Risk and ROI in Supply Chain Investments
Financial risks in global supply chains.
Evaluating ROI of technology and process improvements.
Balancing financial performance with resilience.
Building a financial roadmap for supply chain success.
Unit 6: Aligning Finance with Strategy
Integrating financial analysis into strategic planning.
Collaborating across finance, procurement, and operations.
Using data for predictive financial analysis.
Case study: financial strategy in global supply chains.
Unit 7: Sustaining Financial Performance Excellence
Embedding financial thinking into supply chain culture.
Continuous improvement and benchmarking.
ESG and sustainability in financial performance.
Preparing for future financial challenges.
Ready to transform supply chain value through finance?
Join the Financial Performance Analysis in Supply Chains Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and strengthen profitability and resilience.
The Financial Performance Analysis in Supply Chains Training Courses in Amsterdam offer professionals the essential skills and tools to assess and optimize the financial performance of supply chains. Designed for supply chain managers, financial analysts, procurement specialists, and business leaders, these programs focus on how to measure, analyze, and improve financial outcomes across the entire supply chain.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of financial performance analysis, learning key concepts such as cost control, margin analysis, profitability, and the financial impact of supply chain decisions. The courses cover essential tools for tracking supply chain costs, optimizing operational efficiency, and identifying areas for financial improvement. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, attendees will learn to evaluate cost drivers, assess supplier performance, and make data-driven decisions that contribute to both financial efficiency and operational excellence.
These financial performance analysis training programs in Amsterdam also focus on advanced techniques for assessing financial metrics, such as return on investment (ROI), total cost of ownership (TCO), working capital management, and cash-to-cash cycle. Participants will learn how to apply these metrics to improve budgeting, forecasting, and risk management within supply chain operations. The courses also highlight the integration of technology and data analytics in driving financial visibility and performance improvement across the supply chain.
Attending these training courses in Amsterdam provides professionals with the opportunity to engage with industry experts and network with peers from diverse sectors. The city’s position as a global business hub offers an ideal setting for exploring the latest trends, tools, and best practices in financial performance analysis for supply chains. By completing this program, participants will be equipped to lead financial performance improvements in their organizations, optimizing supply chain strategies and delivering stronger financial outcomes.