Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management

• Global SCM framework and key drivers

• Supply chain flows: products, information, and finance

• Evolution of global sourcing and trade networks
  Exercise: Map the supply chain of a typical consumer product across 5 countries
  Case Study: Supply chain transformation in the apparel industry

Module 2: Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization

• Forecasting techniques: time series, regression, collaborative planning

• Inventory models: EOQ, JIT, safety stock, and reorder point

• Bullwhip effect and how to reduce variability
  Workshop: Build a forecast model for seasonal products
  Case Study: Balancing stockouts and excess inventory in a retail chain

Module 3: Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management

• Strategic sourcing, supplier segmentation, and contract management

• Procurement planning for cost, quality, and sustainability

• Supplier risk assessment and mitigation
  Exercise: Design a vendor scorecard for critical suppliers
  Case Study: How a manufacturer reduced costs through supplier consolidation

Module 4: Transportation and Freight Optimization

• Freight modes and multimodal logistics

• Route optimization and load planning

• Incoterms and international freight cost control
  Workshop: Compare and optimize freight routes for a product across 3 continents
  Case Study: How route optimization improved delivery times for an electronics distributor

Module 5: Warehousing and Distribution Strategies

• Warehouse design, layout, and automation

• Order fulfillment and picking systems

• Distribution network design and last-mile delivery
  Exercise: Plan a warehouse for fast-moving consumer goods
  Case Study: Efficient warehouse setup in a growing e-commerce firm

Module 6: Technology in Supply Chain Management

• Role of ERP, WMS, TMS, and SCM software

• IoT, AI, RFID, and blockchain in logistics

• Cloud-based tools for real-time visibility and analytics
  Workshop: Evaluate digital solutions for your organization’s supply chain
  Case Study: Blockchain adoption in pharmaceutical logistics

Module 7: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management

• Identifying and assessing supply chain risks

• Crisis response planning and scenario modeling

• Building redundancy and flexibility in sourcing and logistics
  Exercise: Conduct a risk audit for a global supply chain
  Case Study: Managing supply disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic

Module 8: Sustainability and Green Logistics

• Carbon footprint and emissions reduction in transport and warehousing

• Sustainable packaging and circular supply chains

• Regulatory pressures and stakeholder expectations
  Workshop: Create a green logistics strategy for a regional supplier
  Case Study: Greening the supply chain in the automotive industry

Module 9: Global Trade Compliance and Customs Integration

• Customs procedures and documentation

• Trade agreements, tariffs, and non-tariff barriers

• Integration with customs systems and trade facilitation measures
  Exercise: Build a trade compliance checklist for cross-border shipments
  Case Study: How integration with a national single window accelerated clearances

Module 10: Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement

• KPIs: OTIF, inventory turnover, logistics cost ratios, and fill rate

• Lean tools and Six Sigma in logistics

• Continuous improvement culture and benchmarking
  Simulation: Build a supply chain dashboard using sample data
  Peer Review: Groups present supply chain improvement plans and receive feedback