Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course PSCM-018
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Organizations today face increasing pressure to create supply chains that are not only efficient and cost-effective but... The outline covers Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Planning and Demand-Driven...
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Course overview
Why Attend
Organizations today face increasing pressure to create supply chains that are not only efficient and cost-effective but also environmentally and socially responsible. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to develop sustainable supply chain strategies, manage risks, optimize resources, and align operations with long-term sustainability objectives.
Course Methodology
The course combines interactive presentations, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, supply chain simulations, real-life scenarios, and workshops to support practical application and strategic understanding.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and components of sustainable supply chain management
- Evaluate sustainability challenges and opportunities within supply chain operations
- Apply planning and demand-driven approaches to improve supply chain performance
- Identify and manage supply chain risks and stakeholder expectations
- Implement supplier cost management and value optimization techniques
- Develop sustainable strategies and implementation plans
- Support long-term operational resilience and responsible business practices
Target Audience
- Supply chain managers and professionals
- Procurement and purchasing specialists
- Logistics and warehouse managers
- Operations managers
- Sustainability and compliance professionals
- Inventory and planning specialists
- Professionals involved in supply chain strategy and transformation initiatives
Target Competencies
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Risk management
- Strategic sourcing and procurement
- Demand and capacity planning
- Cost analysis and optimization
- Stakeholder management
- Decision-making and strategic planning
- Performance measurement
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles and components of sustainable supply chain management
- Evaluate sustainability challenges and opportunities within supply chain operations
- Apply planning and demand-driven approaches to improve supply chain performance
- Identify and manage supply chain risks and stakeholder expectations
- Implement supplier cost management and value optimization techniques
- Develop sustainable strategies and implementation plans
- Support long-term operational resilience and responsible business practices
Who should attend
Target audience
- Supply chain managers and professionals
- Procurement and purchasing specialists
- Logistics and warehouse managers
- Operations managers
- Sustainability and compliance professionals
- Inventory and planning specialists
- Professionals involved in supply chain strategy and transformation initiatives
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course combines interactive presentations, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, supply chain simulations, real-life scenarios, and workshops to support practical application and strategic understanding.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Understanding the importance and value of sustainable supply chains
- Exploring the key components and dimensions of sustainable supply chain systems
- Examining the impact of disruptions and crisis situations on supply chain sustainability
- Developing leadership approaches that support sustainable initiatives
- Understanding methods for evaluating sustainability performance indicators
- Reviewing international principles and guidance related to sustainable procurement practices
Day 2
Planning and Demand-Driven Supply Chain Processes
- Understanding key supply chain management processes and activities
- Exploring the movement of materials, information, and resources across the supply chain
- Understanding demand planning and material requirement concepts
- Coordinating procurement and production control activities effectively
- Applying capacity planning principles to support operational performance
- Understanding the role of logistics and warehousing in supply chain efficiency
Day 3
Supply Chain Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Understanding the fundamentals of supply chain risk management
- Identifying operational, strategic, and sustainability-related risks
- Evaluating risk mitigation and response approaches
- Developing stakeholder analysis and engagement frameworks
- Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Building collaboration and communication strategies across supply chain networks
Day 4
Strategic Cost and Supplier Management
- Understanding challenges affecting cost management initiatives
- Applying total cost and lifecycle cost concepts in supply chain decisions
- Evaluating different supplier pricing and cost structures
- Identifying major cost drivers and opportunities for cost improvement
- Analyzing operational and supplier-related costs effectively
- Developing approaches for sustainable cost optimization and supplier value management
Day 5
Sustainable Strategy Development and Implementation
- Building practical strategies for sustainable supply chain initiatives
- Strengthening collaboration across supply chain partners and networks
- Understanding sustainability dimensions and their impact on supply chain performance
- Developing frameworks for sustainable supply chain improvement
- Creating implementation plans and monitoring approaches for sustainability initiatives
- Workshop exercise: Designing and implementing a sustainable supply chain roadmap
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Sustainable Supply Chain Management (PSCM-018) cover?
This course covers Procurement and Supply Chain Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on Schedule on request, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Supply chain managers and professionals, Procurement and purchasing specialists, Logistics and warehouse managers
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Classroom venues are confirmed in the schedule panel for each published session.
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