Supply Chain Strategy, Management, Procurement & 3PL Integration
Duration
5 Days
Daily
09:00 – 17:00
Finale
Executive Capstone
Program Overview
Align supply chain capabilities with business strategy, then work through integrated operations, strategic procurement and logistics outsourcing. The week closes with digital supply chains, risk management and an executive capstone.
Key topics
Program Schedule
Strategic Supply Chain Design & Network Architecture
Align supply chain capabilities with broader business strategy, master network design principles, and establish trade-offs between cost, speed, and responsiveness.
Morning Session
09:00 – 12:30
Strategic Alignment & Supply Chain Architecture
- Aligning Corporate Strategy with Supply Chain Strategy (Efficient vs. Responsive vs. Agile models)
- The SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) Model: Processes, metrics, and practices
- Trade-off Analysis: Balancing service levels, working capital, and total operating cost
Afternoon Session
13:30 – 17:00
Global Network Design & Facility Location
- Supply Chain Network Design: Node selection, capacity allocation, and flow optimization
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in global network design (tariffs, freight, labor, holding costs)
- Nearshoring, Reshoring, and Multi-sourcing Strategies for global resilience
Integrated Supply Chain Management & Operations
Optimize end-to-end operational planning, inventory allocation, and flow synchronization across the entire supply chain value stream.
Morning Session
09:00 – 12:30
Demand Planning & Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Demand Forecasting Methodologies: Quantitative, qualitative, and machine learning approaches
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) workflows
- Mitigating the Bullwhip Effect: Information sharing, lead-time reduction, and batch-size optimization
Afternoon Session
13:30 – 17:00
Advanced Inventory Management & Flow Synchronization
- Inventory Stratification: ABC/XYZ analysis, safety stock calculation, and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
- Push vs. Pull Systems: Lean manufacturing principles, Kanban, and Just-In-Time (JIT) execution
- Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) across distribution centers and retail nodes
Strategic Procurement & Category Management
Master category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management (SRM), and contract negotiation frameworks.
Morning Session
09:00 – 12:30
Strategic Sourcing & Spend Analysis
- The Strategic Sourcing Process: Spend analysis, market intelligence, and should-cost modeling
- Category Strategy Formulation: Applying the Kraljic Portfolio Matrix for risk and value segmentation
- Sustainable & Ethical Procurement: ESG compliance, scope 3 emissions tracking, and supplier diversity
Afternoon Session
13:30 – 17:00
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) & Contracting
- SRM Frameworks: Segmentation, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement
- Contracting & Commercial Terms: Pricing models, index-based adjustments, and risk-allocation clauses
- Negotiation Strategy in Procurement: BATNA, value creation vs. value claiming in supplier discussions
3rd Party Logistics (3PL) & Outsourcing Management
Evaluate logistics outsourcing models, manage 3PL selection processes, establish robust SLAs, and maintain operational governance.
Morning Session
09:00 – 12:30
Logistics Strategy & Outsourcing Architecture
- Make vs. Buy Analysis in Logistics: Evaluating internal core competencies vs. outsourcing benefits
- Evolution of Logistics Service Providers: 1PL through 5PL definitions, capabilities, and market structures
- Warehousing & Transportation Strategy: Hub-and-spoke networks, cross-docking, and last-mile delivery models
Afternoon Session
13:30 – 17:00
3PL Procurement, SLAs & Operational Governance
- The 3PL Selection Lifecycle: Developing RFIs/RFPs, scope of work (SOW) definition, and bid evaluation
- Designing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for warehousing and transport
- Gainsharing, Performance Incentives, and Contract Management in ongoing 3PL governance
Logistics Operating Models Compared
| Operating Model | Primary Focus | Control & Visibility | Flexibility & Scalability | Key Risk Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-House Logistics (1PL/2PL) | Core asset ownership & direct operations | High operational control & data ownership | Low capital flexibility; high fixed overhead | Fixed capacity bottlenecks during demand spikes |
| Outsourced Logistics (3PL) | Operational execution & facility management | Moderate; reliant on API/EDI integration | High regional scalability & variable cost model | SLA underperformance & margin erosion |
| Integrated Logistics (4PL) | End-to-end supply chain orchestration | Strategic control; aggregated operational data | Maximum flexibility; solution-agnostic | High operational dependency on a single integrator |
In-House Logistics (1PL/2PL)
- Primary Focus
- Core asset ownership & direct operations
- Control & Visibility
- High operational control & data ownership
- Flexibility & Scalability
- Low capital flexibility; high fixed overhead
- Key Risk Factor
- Fixed capacity bottlenecks during demand spikes
Outsourced Logistics (3PL)
- Primary Focus
- Operational execution & facility management
- Control & Visibility
- Moderate; reliant on API/EDI integration
- Flexibility & Scalability
- High regional scalability & variable cost model
- Key Risk Factor
- SLA underperformance & margin erosion
Integrated Logistics (4PL)
- Primary Focus
- End-to-end supply chain orchestration
- Control & Visibility
- Strategic control; aggregated operational data
- Flexibility & Scalability
- Maximum flexibility; solution-agnostic
- Key Risk Factor
- High operational dependency on a single integrator
Digital Supply Chains, Risk Management & Executive Capstone
Integrate emerging supply chain technologies, establish enterprise risk governance, and solve a comprehensive supply chain strategy case study.
Morning Session
09:00 – 12:30
Supply Chain Digitization & Risk Mitigation
- Digital Supply Chain Infrastructure: Control towers, IoT tracking, WMS/TMS integration, and AI in logistics
- Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Risk mapping, vulnerability identification, and business continuity planning
- Crisis Management: Responding to geopolitical disruptions, port congestion, and capacity shortages
Afternoon Session
13:30 – 17:00
Capstone Project & Strategic Simulation
- Capstone Workshop: Small groups design an end-to-end supply chain strategy for a global enterprise expanding into new markets (covering network footprint, procurement sourcing matrix, and 3PL RFP strategy)
- Executive Presentations: Group proposals submitted to a mock Executive Committee / Chief Supply Chain Officer
- Peer Evaluation, Panel Feedback, and Program Synthesis
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