COURSE OVERVIEW:

The modern supply chain is the backbone of successful project delivery, requiring a seamless integration of planning, procurement, and logistics to meet tight deadlines. This course provides a comprehensive framework for managing the intersection of supply chain operations and project management principles. It focuses on the strategic coordination required to ensure that materials and services are available at the exact moment they are needed, minimizing downtime and maximizing project efficiency.

The scope of this training encompasses the development of integrated supply chain schedules, the management of lead times, and the implementation of risk mitigation strategies for global logistics. Participants will learn how to apply Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) standards to supply chain activities, ensuring that procurement is not a siloed function but a core project driver. The course addresses the complexities of multi-tier supplier management and the synchronization of production cycles with site-level construction or operational requirements.

Coverage includes the utilization of digital tracking tools, the management of "Long-Lead Items," and the optimization of inventory levels to balance cost against project availability. Attendees will explore techniques for managing supply chain disruptions and learn how to foster collaborative relationships with key vendors. By mastering these planning and management skills, professionals will be able to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, even in volatile market conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Integrate supply chain planning into the master project schedule.
• Apply project management methodologies to procurement and logistics.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the global project supply chain.
• Optimize lead times for critical-path materials and equipment.
• Execute effective supplier performance management and monitoring.
• Utilize digital tools for end-to-end supply chain visibility.
• Manage the complexities of international logistics and customs.
• Implement inventory management strategies tailored to project needs.
• Facilitate effective communication between project and supply chain teams.
• Negotiate supply agreements that align with project milestones.
• Manage supply chain disruptions through robust contingency planning.
• Conduct post-project supply chain audits to capture lessons learned.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Supply Chain Managers, Project Managers, Logistics Coordinators, Procurement Specialists, and Operations Leads.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.