Supply Chain Leader Development Program: Mastering Strategy

Course Description

This intensive 5-day program equips current and aspiring supply chain leaders with the strategic mindset, leadership skills, and practical knowledge needed to excel in today's complex business environment. Participants will learn to optimize supply chain performance, manage risks, drive innovation, and lead high-performing teams across the end-to-end supply chain.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a strategic perspective on supply chain management and its role in organizational success
• Enhance leadership skills to effectively manage diverse teams and stakeholders
• Master techniques for optimizing supply chain performance and driving continuous improvement
• Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks in a global context
• Gain insights into emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of supply chains

Course Modules

Day 1: Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

• Supply chain strategy and alignment with business goals
• End-to-end supply chain management principles
• Leadership styles and their impact on supply chain performance
• Stakeholder management and communication

Day 2: Performance Optimization and Analytics

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain excellence
• Data-driven decision making and analytics
• Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in supply chain
• Continuous improvement strategies

Day 3: Risk Management and Resilience

• Supply chain risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Building resilient supply networks
• Crisis management and business continuity planning
• Sustainable and ethical supply chain practices

Day 4: Innovation and Digital Transformation

• Emerging technologies in supply chain management
• Digital supply chain strategies and implementation
• Change management for technology adoption
• Fostering a culture of innovation

Day 5: Team Leadership and Talent Development

• Building and leading high-performance teams
• Talent management and succession planning
• Cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution
• Personal leadership development planning

Practical Wins for Participants

• Develop a strategic action plan to optimize your organization's supply chain
• Create a risk management framework tailored to your supply chain operations
• Design a roadmap for digital transformation initiatives in your supply chain
• Craft a personal leadership development plan to enhance your effectiveness as a supply chain leader