Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management
Course details
Earn a Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management
Engage in a live learning experience with expert tutors and industry peers.
This course is delivered in two consecutive days through Zoom.
- ✔ Real-Time Learning & Networking – Connect with professionals worldwide in interactive sessions and a workshop.
- ✔ Upcoming Live Training: August 27-28, 2025 | 10:00 - 14:30 GMT (London Time)
- ✔ On-Demand Option – Learn at your own pace anytime. Contact us for details.
Course Info
The Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management provides a comprehensive and practical learning experience for professionals looking to master the complexities of modern supply chains. This course explores key supply chain components, decision-making processes, and strategies that create a competitive advantage in an increasingly interconnected world.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of critical topics such as inventory and demand management, global sourcing, supply chain integration, and sustainability. The course also addresses emerging trends, including digital transformation and the resilience needed to navigate geopolitical and economic disruptions.
Content Brief
- ✔ Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
- ✔ Global Supply Chain Environment & Trends
- ✔ Lean & Agile Supply Chain Principles
- ✔ Inventory Management & Demand Planning
- ✔ Global Supply Chain Network Design
- ✔ Global Sourcing & Procurement
- ✔ Supply Chain Integration & Collaboration
- ✔ Technology & Digitalisation in Supply Chain
- ✔ Net-Zero Supply Chains & Sustainability
- ✔ Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management
- ✔ Case Studies in Global Supply Chain
- ✔ Discussion & Group Activities
Registration & Pricing
- ✔ Early Bird Fee: $449 per participant (Register and pay at least 7 days before the course start date)
- ✔ Standard Fee: $649
- ✔ Includes: Course materials & a digital certificate of completion
Discounts
- Student & Recent Graduate Discount: If you are a current student or a recent graduate not currently employed, you may be eligible for a discount. Fill out our contact form to apply.
- Individual Account Discount: If you pay the course fee from your individual account, you may qualify for a discount. Contact us to inquire.
- Other Circumstances? If you believe you qualify for a discount due to special circumstances, reach out to us via the contact form.
Flexible On-Demand Study
Prefer to learn at your own pace? Our On-Demand option lets you study whenever it suits you. Sessions are not live, but tutor support is available when needed. Contact us for details.
Offers & Bundles
- Special Bundle Offer: Enroll in this course plus another from our course list for just US$699 total (available only for early bird registrants).
- Need more courses in a bundle? Please get in touch with us to receive a quotation for bundles including more than two courses.
- Joining with a colleague? You can get a 25% discount at the early bird rate if you register the same course with a colleague or friend and pay US$675. Each participant should register separately and make the payment together. Contact us for separate payment.
- Joining as a team? We offer online & onsite trainings dedicated to a team. Please inquire through our contact form.
Why Attend This Course?
Supply chain management plays a critical role in global business success, and a deep understanding of its complexities is essential for professionals aiming to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve resilience. This course provides participants with the latest industry insights, practical strategies, and innovative tools to navigate supply chain challenges effectively. With a focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and risk management, participants will gain the skills needed to enhance their organization’s supply chain performance and stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Whether seeking career advancement, business growth, or a competitive edge, this course delivers actionable knowledge and valuable industry connections.
Key Benefits:
- ✔ Gain a strategic understanding of global supply chain management.
- ✔ Develop expertise in inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and sourcing strategies.
- ✔ Learn about emerging trends, including digital transformation, AI, and sustainability.
- ✔ Enhance decision-making skills in supply chain integration and collaboration.
- ✔ Improve resilience and risk management in response to disruptions.
- ✔ Expand your professional network through interactive discussions and case studies.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals involved in supply chain management, procurement, shipping, logistics, and operations who want to develop a strategic understanding of global supply chain dynamics. It is particularly beneficial for supply chain managers, sourcing and procurement specialists, logistics coordinators, and business leaders seeking to improve efficiency and resilience in their operations.
Additionally, policymakers, consultants, and technology professionals focusing on global supply chains and innovations will find this course valuable in navigating today’s evolving landscape. Whether you are an industry newcomer or an experienced professional, this program provides the expertise needed to excel in supply chain decision-making.
Recommended for:
- ✔ Supply chain managers and logistics professionals
- ✔ Shipping and freight specialists to learn the broader picture of supply chain
- ✔ Port managers who want to enhance their supply chain knowledge
- ✔ Procurement and sourcing specialists
- ✔ Operations and production managers
- ✔ Business leaders and strategists
- ✔ Policymakers and consultants in trade and supply chain
- ✔ Technology professionals working on supply chain innovations
Detailed Course Content
- ✔ Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- ▶ Key components of supply chain and logistics
- ▶ Competitive advantage through supply chain
- ▶ Decision phases and processes in a supply chain
- ▶ Overview of global trends and challenges
- ▶ Discussion: The impact of recent geopolitics on Global SCM
- ✔ Supply Chain Fundamentals
- ▶ Lean and agile thinking, Pull vs push systems, Just-in-time
- ✔ Inventory and Demand Management
- ▶ Inventory optimization techniques
- ▶ Demand forecasting and planning
- ▶ Balancing inventory levels with customer demand
- ✔ Global Supply Chain Network Design Decisions
- ✔ Global Sourcing and Procurement
- ▶ Supplier selection and management
- ▶ Ethical and sustainable sourcing practices
- ▶ Discussion: Nearshoring and reshoring decisions in supply chains
- ✔ Supply Chain Integration and Collaboration
- ▶ Importance of collaboration with suppliers and customers
- ▶ Role of technology in integration (e.g., ERP, EDI, APIs)
- ▶ Supply chain visibility and transparency
- ▶ Discussion: How transparent is your supply chain?
- ✔ Emerging Trends in Global Supply Chains
- ▶ Digital transformation: IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain
- ▶ Net-zero supply chains
- ▶ Resilience in supply chains: Lessons from disruptions (e.g., COVID-19)
- ▶ A group case study: Discussing a global supply chain challenge
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