Supply Chain Leader Development Program

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Course Introduction

This training course aims to raise the awareness of the Supply Chain and to encourage effective, collaborative methods of leadership and management. This comprehensive two-part training course helps delegates to work in their organizations and leverage the potential of team members. Delegates will be exposed to focus on developing Supply Chain skills, making the Supply Chain work for them in their organisations as well as understanding procurement and the effect of inventory on costs.

The second module of the training course explores strategies for building a team of strong professionals who will support each other, deal with tough problems efficiently, and take accountability. This training course focuses on tactful leadership practices that are effective in any business.

This training course introduces delegates to the variety of skills needed to be successful and also offers a comprehensive overview of good management practice offering a compendium of ideas which will impact your practice immediately.

This COPEX training course will feature:

  • Understand the principles of a Supply Chain
  • Learn about Supply Chain trends and the need for innovation
  • Appreciate the Supply Chain challenges that exist in organisations
  • Develop strategies for becoming lean and green
  • Appreciate the importance of procurement and inventory
  • Leadership styles and transformation
  • How to build strong collaborative team work
  • Develop strategies for using personal leadership power and building strong, mutual influence relationships within organization
  • Using the performance management process profitably
  • The 4D Management model: Direct, delegate, develop and deliver

Course Outline

Day 1: An Introduction to Supply Chain

  • What is the Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Stages
  • Supply Chain processes
  • Supply Chain trends and the need for innovation
  • Supply Chain challenges
  • Local to Global to Local

Day 2: Sustainable Supply Chains

  • Towards a sustainable Supply Chain in organisations
  • Customization, Servicing and Green
  • Lean and Green advantages
  • Role of logistics service providers
  • Transport hubs and horizontal collaboration
  • Measuring Supply Chain performance

Day 3: ICT in Supply Chains

  • Supply Chain ICT innovation
  • ERP systems
  • Forecasting
  • Decision making using ICT
  • Using ICT to reduce costs
  • Applying e-Procurement business processes

Day 4: Procurement and Inventory in Supply Chains

  • Principles of Procurement
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Principles of inventory positioning
  • Using EOQ to manage stock levels
  • Determining safety stocks

Day 5: The Supply Chain in reality

  • Constructing business plans to improve the organisational processes
  • Understanding and addressing global difficulties
  • Risks in the Supply Chain
  • Appreciating the needs of the supplier
  • Improving relationships internally and externally

Day 6: Understanding Supply Chain Leadership Principles

  • Principles of effective leadership
  • Appreciate own leadership strengths and limitations
  • Types of leadership styles: Controlling & empowering styles
  • Balancing conflicting stakeholder demands
  • What does your organisation want from you?
  • Leadership behaviour flexibility

Day 7: Personal Effectiveness, motivating and setting objectives

  • Understanding yourself and the Supply Chain environment
  • Motivating colleagues
  • Setting personal and team objectives
  • Managing performance
  • Finding and using time effectively
  • Building morale to achieve goals

Day 8: Communication, Influence and Conflict Management

  • Communication channels
  • The importance of effective listening skills in the Supply Chain
  • Techniques to manage your emotions
  • Persuasion and negotiation: the keys to personal influence
  • How to manage conflict assertively

Day 9: Building High Performance Teams

  • How high-performing teams work
  • Identifying Team Roles
  • Teams in Practice: Team Building Exercise
  • How to achieve team cohesiveness
  • Identifying members’ developmental needs
  • Building and Sharing a Supply Chain Vision

Day 10: Empowering Others to Succeed

  • What does an empowering leader do?
  • Tips for empowering employees
  • How to delegate successfully
  • Strategies to become an empowering leader
  • Empowerment in conflict management
  • Developing an action plan

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

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Yes, and we'd love to make that happen. COPEX  specialises in fully customised in-house training, adapting course content to align with your organisation's unique goals, culture, and industry demands. Get in touch with us directly and we'll craft the right solution for your team.

Yes, the choice is yours. The Supply Chain Leader Development Program Training Course  runs in a traditional classroom setting across various international locations, and it's also available as a live online programme for those who prefer to learn from wherever they are. Pick the format that fits your lifestyle and schedule best.

Not at all. The Supply Chain Leader Development Program Training Course doors are open to everyone, regardless of your background or how many years you've been in the industry. That said, having some familiarity with the subject area can help you get even more out of the experience.

Our team is available around the clock — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — ready to answer any question you have. Whether you need help choosing the right course, completing your registration, or sorting out logistics, we're here for you.

Expect an engaging, hands-on journey — not a room full of slides and passive listening. COPEX’s delivery blends presentations with group discussions, real-world case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative workshops. The goal is simple: everything you learn, you can use immediately back at work.

You'll be in good hands. COPEX hosts its courses in premium 4-star and 5-star hotels, with professional, fully equipped training spaces designed for focus and comfort. Throughout each day, you'll enjoy refreshment breaks with coffee and snacks, plus a complimentary lunch following every session.

This Supply Chain Leader Development Program Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the Supply Chain Leader Development Program Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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