Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Analyze the principles of **Lean** and **Agile** SCM and determine when to apply each.
• Explain the causes and mitigation strategies for the **Bullwhip Effect** in demand forecasting.
• Apply the concept of **Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)** in strategic sourcing decisions.
• Design strategies for building **Resilient** and **Sustainable** supply chain networks.
• Understand and apply fundamental inventory management techniques like **ABC Analysis** and safety stock calculation.
• Evaluate the role of strategic partnerships and **Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR)**.
• Map and analyze a supply chain's value stream to identify non-value-added activities.
• Describe the principles of ethical and responsible sourcing and their impact on brand reputation.

• Mid-Level SCM Analysts and Managers
• Procurement and Sourcing Specialists
• Logistics and Distribution Managers
• Operations and Production Planning Supervisors
• Inventory and Demand Planning Professionals
• Internal Consultants focused on Process Improvement
• Finance and Cost Accountants supporting SCM

• Case study analysis of a major supply chain disruption (e.g., Suez Canal blockage) and resilience planning.
• Quantitative group activity: performing a TCO calculation for a capital expenditure item.
• Role-playing: negotiating a supplier contract using a TCO approach.
• Individual exercises on calculating safety stock and reorder points.
• Value Stream Mapping workshop for a production or fulfillment process.

Unit 1: Strategic Alignment and Value Creation

• Alignment of SCM strategy with corporate business strategy
• The trade-off model: cost, speed, flexibility, and quality
• Introduction to **Lean Supply Chain** principles and waste elimination (Muda)
• Introduction to **Agile Supply Chain** and quick response capabilities

• Techniques for demand forecasting and managing forecast error
• The **Bullwhip Effect**: causes (e.g., lack of communication) and mitigation (e.g., shared data)

Unit 2: Principles of Procurement and Sourcing

• Defining TCO: beyond the purchase price (acquisition, possession, post-possession costs)
• Methodologies for TCO calculation and application in decision-making
• Analyzing the cost structures of suppliers

• Kraljic Matrix: segmenting suppliers and developing appropriate relationships
• Principles of collaborative negotiation and value-based sourcing

Unit 3: Inventory and Operations Principles

• **ABC Analysis** for inventory prioritization and control effort
• Calculating and managing **Safety Stock** and reorder points
• Applying Just-in-Time (JIT) principles in manufacturing and logistics

• Value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and lead time components
• The role of continuous improvement (Kaizen) in operations

Unit 4: Logistics and Distribution Excellence

• Principles of distribution network design (centralized vs. decentralized)
• The location decision: trade-offs between facility, labor, and transport costs
• Cross-docking and milk-run strategies for efficient transportation

• Defining optimal customer service levels and their cost implications
• Introduction to reverse logistics principles and waste management

Unit 5: Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability

• Mapping and assessing supply chain vulnerabilities and dependencies
• Strategies for **Supply Chain Resilience** (e.g., redundancy, flexibility)
• Developing a supply chain continuity plan

• Principles of social and environmental responsibility in the supply chain
• Conducting supplier audits for ethical sourcing and compliance