Introduction
Strategic thinking ensures supply chains deliver long-term value and competitive advantage. This course covers strategic frameworks, network optimization, cost modeling, and transformation programs. Participants will learn how supply chain strategy aligns with corporate goals. The training includes real strategic planning exercises.
Course Objectives
- Understand strategic supply chain frameworks
- Analyze supply chain cost structures
- Optimize network design
- Develop strategic initiatives
- Evaluate long-term performance impacts
Target Audience
- Supply chain managers
- Senior planners
- Strategy teams
- Operations leaders
- Business improvement specialists
Course Outline
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 5 Days
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- Day 1: Supply Chain Strategy Basics• Strategy vs operations
• Strategic frameworks
• Competitive advantage
• External environment analysis
• Case examples0 - Day 2: Cost Structure Analysis• Cost breakdown
• Cost-to-serve
• Trade-off decisions
• Cost modeling tools
• Optimization opportunities0 - Day 3: Network Optimization• Facility location analysis
• Transportation modeling
• Inventory positioning
• Scenario simulation
• Optimization tools0 - Day 4: Strategic Initiatives• Digital transformation
• Supplier consolidation
• Outsourcing vs insourcing
• Sustainability integration
• Innovation pathways0 - Day 5: Strategy Execution• Roadmapping
• Change management
• Progress tracking
• KPI alignment
• Strategy simulation project0
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