Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

About this course

A supply chain is only as strong as the links between its parts. This five-day course gives you a clear, end-to-end view of how goods, information and money flow from suppliers to customers, and how each decision affects cost, service and risk.

You will work through the core stages of planning, sourcing, making and delivering, learn how inventory and demand variability shape performance, and practise using simple KPIs to spot problems early. The course closes with risk and resilience, a vital topic for organisations operating in uncertain markets.

What you'll learn

• Describe the structure of an end-to-end supply chain and the role of each partner.
• Explain how demand and supply planning align the supply chain with customer needs.
• Outline the key steps in sourcing and working with suppliers.
• Describe how production and operations choices affect cost, quality and lead time.
• Explain the main elements of logistics, warehousing and distribution.
• Use basic supply chain performance measures to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recognise common supply chain risks and ways to build resilience.

Curriculum

Who it's for

New supply chain, purchasing, warehouse and operations staff, and managers from other functions who need a solid grounding in how supply chains work.

Before you start

No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.

Part of these Alalamia diplomas

• Alalamia Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management