Leadership in Supply Chain

What is happening?

The future is about people and technology. Shifting economic landscape and technology disruption means enterprises need to transform and reinvent themselves. With the impact of globalisation, supply chains have become complex networks of nodes, signals, and flows with interdependent relationships which need to be managed flawlessly. Designing and deploying a robust supply chain network will position business organisations for growth. Thus, effective Supply Chain leaders should be able to understand the impact that Supply Chain Management has on the organisation and vice versa.

Leadership in Supply Chain

This programme, being a part of the Supply Chain Master Class Series® explores leadership in supply chain management, covering the fundamentals of people management. Supply Chains are made up of three primary flows: product, information, and finances and the supply chain network form the foundation that a business is built upon. They have a key role to play in the success of an organisation, through the application of the right strategies, optimisation of systems, and alignment with the company’s goals. This course provides essential skills for supply chain professionals to gain competitive advantage and become leaders in the supply chain industry.

Participant Profile

  • Supply chain professionals in any industry seeking to develop their skills in leading supply chains
  • Entrepreneurs who wish to transform their supply chains by acquiring modern skills in leadership in supply chains
  • Young executives wanting to understand how supply chains operate and for those who wish to transition to supply chain management roles within the next 6-18 months

Key Benefits

Acquire a concrete view of designing and leading modern supply chains in a fast-changing environment

Develop skills and competencies to lead digital supply chains and participate actively in leading supply chains

Improve personal skills, relevance and enhance employability in a fast changing, dynamic world

Programme content

Session
Module
Description
1
Introduction to People Management
Understand the fundamentals of end-to-end management of teams and how it fits into the bigger picture in supply chain management
2
People Strategy
Strategies to assess and continually acquire, retain, and develop talent, and foster the capabilities of your workforce
3
People and organisations
Appreciate the relationship between an organisation and its stakeholders and how this effects an organisation’s operations
4
Factors affecting employee behaviour
Recognize internal and external factors influencing employee behaviour in both direct and indirect ways and its impacts on an organisation’s health. Build resilience to turn disruption into opportunities for growth.
5
Resourcing talent
Learn about sourcing and recruiting talent in line with the requirements of an organisation. Identify issues organisations face and how to overcome them
6
Learning and development
Assess learning and development needs, implement necessary training, and evaluate its effectiveness
7
Performance management
Gain practical knowledge on aligning employee performance with organisational goals
8
Employee relations
Learn how to maintain a positive relationship with employees to improve employee engagement. Cultivate attitudes in employees to improve performance in an organisation
9
Employee welfare
Appreciate employee well-being and its importance in making an organisation thrive
10
International perspective
Develop an understanding of factors affecting leadership and people management from a global perspective, such as culture and economic factors, and how this ties into managing a supply chain

Programme Design

This 10-session master class is designed for you to succeed in leading in supply chains.

A group of multinational facilitators with years of industry experience will take you through each module, with discussions, using real world examples and combining useful frameworks. In a small group setting, you have the opportunity to interact with faculty and peers to explore real world issues and solutions.

Each session will be two to three hours and conducted weekly or tailored to suit the clients’ needs. This frequent, short session method maximises the learning and internalising potential needed for skill development. Sessions may be organised virtually or physically and designed to suit working professionals. You could join from anywhere in the world for our open enrolment – virtual programmes and benefit from a power network of peers who are multinational, experienced, and eager to learn from each other.