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Course Overview

Supply chain and logistics are at the heart of organizational performance and profitability. With increasing globalization, digitalization, and customer expectations, companies must streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance responsiveness to remain competitive.

This course covers supply chain design, logistics planning, inventory optimization, transportation management, risk mitigation, and digital transformation in logistics. Participants will gain tools and strategies to optimize end-to-end supply chains and create sustainable value.

At EuroQuest International Training, the course blends strategic insights with practical tools, offering participants hands-on experience through simulations, case studies, and process improvement exercises.

Key Benefits of Attending

• Optimize supply chain and logistics operations for efficiency

• Apply lean strategies to reduce costs and improve responsiveness

• Enhance demand forecasting and inventory management

• Strengthen supply chain resilience and risk management

• Leverage digital tools for logistics and supply chain visibility

Why Attend

This course empowers professionals to transform supply chain and logistics functions into strategic assets, delivering efficiency, agility, and long-term competitiveness.

Course Methodology

• Expert-led lectures on supply chain and logistics frameworks

• Case studies from global manufacturing and distribution leaders

• Group workshops on inventory and transport optimization

• Simulation exercises on supply chain decision-making

• Interactive discussions on digital transformation trends

Course Objectives

By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:

• Define principles of supply chain and logistics optimization

• Improve demand forecasting accuracy and inventory efficiency

• Apply lean and agile methodologies to supply chains

• Optimize transportation and distribution networks

• Use data analytics and digital tools for supply chain visibility

• Manage risks and disruptions effectively

• Enhance supplier collaboration and performance management

• Ensure compliance with international trade and logistics standards

• Integrate sustainability into logistics and supply chain operations

• Measure performance with KPIs and dashboards

• Design strategies for global and local supply chain optimization

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in logistics functions

Target Audience

• Supply chain and logistics managers

• Operations and production professionals

• Procurement and inventory specialists

• Distribution and transportation managers

• Executives overseeing supply chain operations

Target Competencies

• Supply chain strategy and optimization

• Inventory and demand management

• Logistics and transportation planning

• Risk management and resilience building

• Lean and agile supply chain management

• Data-driven decision-making in operations

• Sustainable and global logistics leadership

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Optimization

• Supply chain and logistics fundamentals

• The strategic role of optimization

• Key challenges in global supply chains

• Case studies of world-class supply chains

Unit 2: Supply Chain Strategy and Design

• Aligning supply chain with business strategy

• Supply chain network design

• Centralized vs decentralized models

• Long-term strategic roadmaps

Unit 3: Demand Forecasting and Planning

• Forecasting tools and techniques

• Balancing demand with supply

• Reducing uncertainty in planning

• Practical forecasting exercises

Unit 4: Inventory Optimization and Management

• ABC and XYZ inventory classification

• Just-in-time (JIT) inventory management

• Balancing service levels with cost

• Case studies of inventory optimization

Unit 5: Transportation and Distribution Networks

• Transportation planning and cost control

• Multi-modal logistics strategies

• Route optimization techniques

• Practical distribution modeling

Unit 6: Lean and Agile Supply Chains

• Principles of lean supply chain management

• Agile methods for responsiveness

• Waste elimination in logistics

• Combining lean and agile for efficiency

Unit 7: Supplier and Partner Collaboration

• Supplier relationship management frameworks

• Performance monitoring and scorecards

• Strategic sourcing strategies

• Building strong partner ecosystems

Unit 8: Risk and Resilience in Supply Chains

• Identifying risks and vulnerabilities

• Risk mitigation and contingency planning

• Business continuity in supply chains

• Case studies of disruption management

Unit 9: Digital Transformation in Supply Chain and Logistics

• Role of IoT, AI, and blockchain in logistics

• Big data analytics for supply chain decisions

• Digital dashboards and visibility tools

• Industry 4.0 applications

Unit 10: Global Supply Chain and Trade Considerations

• International trade regulations and compliance

• Customs procedures and documentation

• Managing cross-border logistics

• Case studies of global supply chain management

Unit 11: Sustainability in Supply Chains

• Green logistics and carbon reduction strategies

• Circular economy in supply chain design

• Sustainable procurement practices

• ESG reporting and accountability

Unit 12: Capstone Supply Chain Optimization Project

• Group-based supply chain simulation exercise

• Designing an optimized logistics network

• Presenting strategies to stakeholders

• Action roadmap for real-world application

Closing Call to Action

Join this ten-day training course to master supply chain and logistics optimization, enabling your organization to achieve efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth.