This advanced course provides comprehensive frameworks and methodologies for optimizing end-to-end supply chain performance. Participants will learn how to analyze, design, and implement optimized supply chain networks that balance cost, service, and risk considerations. The curriculum covers advanced topics including network design, inventory optimization, demand forecasting, transportation planning, and digital transformation in supply chains. Through analytical tools and strategic frameworks, attendees will develop capabilities to identify optimization opportunities and implement sustainable improvements. This course emphasizes data-driven decision making and holistic supply chain perspective.
Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Management and Procurement
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply optimization principles to end-to-end supply chains
- Utilize analytical tools for supply chain decision making
- Design optimized supply chain networks and structures
- Develop inventory optimization strategies
- Implement demand-driven supply chain approaches
- Optimize transportation and logistics operations
- Apply digital technologies for supply chain improvement
- Balance cost, service, and risk in supply chain design
- Measure and improve supply chain performance
Target Audience
- Supply Chain Directors and VPs
- Logistics Optimization Managers
- Supply Chain Analysts
- Operations Research Specialists
- Network Design Engineers
- Inventory Planning Managers
- Supply Chain Consultants
Methodology
- Case studies of supply chain optimization
- Optimization software demonstrations
- Group workshops on network design
- Individual analytical exercises
- Simulation of supply chain scenarios
- Best practice sharing sessions
Personal Impact
- Enhanced analytical and optimization skills
- Improved strategic thinking about supply chain design
- Stronger data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Increased ability to balance multiple objectives
- Better understanding of digital optimization tools
- Enhanced problem-solving in complex environments
Organizational Impact
- Reduced total supply chain costs
- Improved customer service levels and reliability
- Enhanced supply chain resilience and flexibility
- Better capital utilization and inventory turns
- Increased supply chain visibility and control
- Sustainable competitive advantage through supply chain excellence
Course Outline
Supply Chain Optimization Fundamentals
Optimization Concepts- Principles of supply chain optimization
- Total cost analysis and trade-offs
- Service level optimization approaches
- Supply chain strategy alignment
- Data requirements for optimization
- Statistical tools for supply chain analysis
- Optimization modeling approaches
Network Design and Optimization
Network Strategy- Facility location optimization
- Network configuration strategies
- Capacity planning and optimization
- Sourcing and production allocation
- Network optimization modeling techniques
- Scenario analysis and what-if modeling
- Implementation planning for network changes
Inventory Optimization
Inventory Strategy- Multi-echelon inventory optimization
- Safety stock optimization methods
- Service level-inventory trade-offs
- Inventory segmentation strategies
- Reorder point and order quantity optimization
- Seasonal inventory planning
- Inventory pooling and consolidation
Demand and Supply Planning Optimization
Demand Management- Demand forecasting optimization
- Demand shaping and influence strategies
- Collaborative planning approaches
- Production planning optimization
- Capacity constraint management
- Synchronized planning techniques
Transportation and Logistics Optimization
Transportation Strategy- Transportation network optimization
- Mode selection and intermodal optimization
- Route and load optimization
- Warehouse and transportation coordination
- Cross-docking and flow optimization
- Last-mile delivery optimization
Digital Optimization Technologies
Technology Applications- Supply chain control tower concepts
- AI and machine learning in optimization
- IoT and real-time optimization
- Digital transformation planning
- Change management for optimization
- Continuous optimization processes
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