An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Effective Supply Chain Management
Course Overview
This seminar is aimed at both suppliers and buyers who need an overview of the key drivers involved when viewing supply chains from a logistics/demand point of view. Supply Chains are the ultimate source of competitive advantage so the purpose of this seminar is to explain and appreciate what logistics and supply chain management are fundamentally about so that delegates are able to:
- Apply key techniques to control lead time in the movement of goods and materials to customers and users
- Find the right cost and service balance
- Use practical skills to take back to the workplace to change current methods
- Work better with all supply chain players
Training Objectives
Participants attending the course will:
- Understand what logistics and supply chain management are fundamentally about
- Appreciate that time is cash
- See that movement to the customer is all that adds value
- Work with all of the supply chain players
Who should Attend?
- Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals
- Those who need to develop their limited understanding about Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain
- Definitions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- History and the development
- The interrelations and connections of buying, making, moving, and selling activities
- Understanding the Supply Chain dynamics
- The benefits of applying a Supply Chain approach
- Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
- The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
DAY 2: Customers and Supplier Management
- Customer expectations
- CRM
- Supplier management
- Supplier selection
- Supplier expectations
- Relationships internally and externally
- Supply cost
- Price
DAY 3: Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- Warehouse Management:
- Role in the Supply Chain
- Flows
- Equipment selection
- Supply Chain risks:
- Operational
- Inventory
- Exchange rates
- Financial
- Disruption
- Security
DAY 4: Procurement and Negotiation
- Procurement definition and goals
- Communication
- Negotiation:
- Procedure
- Techniques
- Errors
- Negotiation exercise
DAY 5: Inventory Management
- Effective inventory management
- Forecasting
- Setting the order quantity
- Safety stock
- Reducing excess and obsolete inventory
- Improving the organisation’s logistics and supply chain
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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