Course Prospectus
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Overview
Why Attend
The Manufacturing Supply Chain Excellence Training Course is designed to help professionals optimise every stage of the Manufacturing Supply Chain by improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. As part of the Logistics & Supply Chain Training Courses under the Management category, this course provides practical knowledge of lean manufacturing, strategic planning, efficient production, effective procurement, and integrated logistics to create high-performing manufacturing operations.
Participants will learn how to strengthen supply chain performance through demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, supplier collaboration, production scheduling, quality management, and continuous improvement methodologies. The course combines industry best practices with practical case studies, enabling delegates to improve supply chain resilience, minimise operational risks, and support sustainable business growth in modern manufacturing environments.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Manufacturing Supply Chain management.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
- Improve supply chain planning and demand forecasting techniques.
- Optimise production scheduling and capacity utilisation.
- Develop effective procurement and supplier relationship strategies.
- Enhance logistics operations and distribution efficiency.
- Improve inventory management and warehouse performance.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Measure supply chain performance using KPIs and continuous improvement tools.
- Build resilient and agile manufacturing supply chains.
Target Audience
- Manufacturing Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Production Managers
- Procurement Professionals
- Logistics Managers
- Operations Managers
- Warehouse Supervisors
- Inventory Controllers
- Planning Engineers
- Continuous Improvement Professionals
- Quality Managers
- Business Owners involved in manufacturing operations
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Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Manufacturing Supply Chain Management
- Understanding Manufacturing Supply Chain principles
- Supply chain components in manufacturing
- Supply chain integration and collaboration
- Roles and responsibilities across the supply chain
- Principles of lean manufacturing
- Identifying and eliminating waste
- Value stream mapping techniques
- Kaizen and continuous improvement practices
- Demand planning methodologies
- Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
- Forecasting techniques and tools
- Capacity planning and resource allocation
- Production planning fundamentals
- Master production scheduling
- Capacity utilisation strategies
- Production workflow optimisation
- Strategic procurement processes
- Supplier selection and evaluation
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement performance improvement
- Inventory control techniques
- Warehouse operations optimisation
- Stock replenishment strategies
- Inventory performance measurement
- Transportation management
- Distribution network optimisation
- Logistics cost reduction strategies
- Last-mile delivery considerations
- Process mapping and analysis
- Bottleneck identification
- Quality improvement methods
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Identifying supply chain risks
- Business continuity planning
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Building resilient supply chains
- Key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Supply chain benchmarking
- Data-driven performance analysis
- Continuous performance improvement
- Industry 4.0 technologies
- Supply chain automation
- Digital transformation strategies
- Data analytics for supply chain management
- Best practices in manufacturing supply chains
- Sustainability in supply chain operations
- Developing continuous improvement roadmaps
- Creating high-performing supply chain strategies
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Schedule & Fees
2026 Schedule & Fees
| Dates | City | Language | Fees | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 - 29 Oct, 2026 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 25 - 29 Oct, 2026 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 22 - 26 Nov, 2026 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 22 - 26 Nov, 2026 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant |
2027 Schedule & Fees
| Dates | City | Language | Fees | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 - 28 Jan, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 24 - 28 Jan, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 21 - 25 Feb, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 21 - 25 Feb, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 25 - 29 Apr, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 25 - 29 Apr, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 23 - 27 May, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 23 - 27 May, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 25 - 29 Jul, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 25 - 29 Jul, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 22 - 26 Aug, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 22 - 26 Aug, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 24 - 28 Oct, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 24 - 28 Oct, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 21 - 25 Nov, 2027 | English | USD 3,400 Per participant | ||
| 21 - 25 Nov, 2027 | Arabic | USD 3,400 Per participant |
