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 Barcelona equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to evaluate, optimize, and manage financial performance across supply chain operations. Designed for supply chain managers, procurement professionals, finance officers, and operations executives, these programs focus on integrating financial analysis into supply chain decision-making to enhance efficiency, profitability, and strategic impact.
Participants explore the principles of financial performance in supply chains, examining how cost structures, cash flow, inventory management, and supplier contracts influence overall business performance. The courses emphasize practical approaches for analyzing financial metrics, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and improving operational efficiency. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and scenario-based exercises, attendees gain hands-on experience in using financial tools to assess supply chain performance, forecast budget impacts, and align operational decisions with organizational financial objectives.
These training programs in Barcelona combine theoretical knowledge with applied practice, covering topics such as cost-to-serve analysis, total cost of ownership, performance metrics, risk assessment, and financial modeling for supply chain decisions. Participants learn to integrate financial insights into procurement, logistics, and inventory management processes, ensuring that supply chain strategies are both economically sound and strategically aligned. The curriculum highlights how robust financial analysis supports decision-making, operational optimization, and sustainable value creation.
Attending these courses in Barcelona provides professionals with the opportunity to engage with international experts and peers from diverse industries, gaining exposure to global best practices in supply chain finance and performance management. The city’s dynamic and multicultural business environment offers an ideal setting for exploring innovative approaches, sharing insights, and applying practical strategies. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead financial performance analysis initiatives—enhancing profitability, improving operational efficiency, and driving measurable business value across complex supply chain networks in today’s competitive global marketplace.