Integrated Supply Chain Planning and Operations Excellence Course

Course Introduction

The Integrated Supply Chain Planning and Operations Excellence Course is designed to equip professionals with advanced skills in aligning end-to-end supply chain planning with operational execution. It focuses on achieving seamless integration, efficiency, and excellence across procurement, production, logistics, and distribution systems.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of integrated planning frameworks such as S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning), demand-supply balancing, capacity planning, and operational synchronization. Participants will learn how to connect strategic planning with real-time execution.

The program emphasizes operational excellence methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and process optimization. It highlights how organizations can eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve overall supply chain performance.

Participants will explore advanced planning systems, ERP integration, forecasting alignment, and cross-functional collaboration techniques. The training demonstrates how integrated planning improves responsiveness, agility, and customer satisfaction.

Hands-on exercises include planning simulations, production scheduling models, supply chain coordination exercises, and operational performance analysis. Real-world case studies demonstrate how global companies achieve supply chain excellence.

Ultimately, this course prepares professionals to design and manage fully integrated supply chain systems that deliver operational excellence, cost efficiency, and strategic alignment.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Supply chain planners responsible for coordinating demand, supply, and production planning systems
• Operations managers overseeing end-to-end supply chain execution and performance systems
• Procurement professionals aligning sourcing strategies with operational planning systems
• Production planners managing capacity, scheduling, and manufacturing optimization systems
• Logistics managers coordinating distribution and fulfillment operations systems
• Inventory managers balancing stock levels with demand and supply planning systems
• S&OP managers responsible for cross-functional planning and business alignment systems
• Business analysts involved in supply chain performance measurement and optimization systems
• Consultants advising organizations on supply chain integration and operational excellence systems
• ERP system specialists implementing integrated planning and operations platforms systems
• Students and researchers specializing in supply chain management and operations excellence systems

Course Objectives

• Equip participants with advanced knowledge of integrated supply chain planning principles and operational excellence frameworks for end-to-end business performance systems
• Develop expertise in aligning demand, supply, and production planning processes for seamless supply chain execution systems
• Enable understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) frameworks for cross-functional alignment and decision-making systems
• Strengthen capability to implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for operational efficiency and waste reduction systems
• Build proficiency in integrating ERP and planning systems for real-time supply chain coordination systems
• Enhance skills in capacity planning and production scheduling for optimized operational performance systems
• Provide knowledge of demand-supply balancing techniques for improved supply chain responsiveness systems
• Develop ability to analyze and improve end-to-end supply chain performance using data-driven methods systems
• Strengthen understanding of cross-functional collaboration strategies for integrated planning systems systems
• Prepare professionals to design and manage high-performance supply chain planning and execution systems systems
• Enable mastery of continuous improvement practices for achieving operational excellence in supply chains systems
• Equip participants to drive strategic alignment between planning and operational execution systems systems

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Integrated Supply Chain Planning Systems

• Introduction to integrated supply chain planning principles and operational alignment systems
• Overview of end-to-end supply chain processes and coordination systems
• Importance of integration between planning and execution systems
• Key challenges in achieving supply chain synchronization systems

Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Systems

• S&OP framework development and business alignment systems
• Demand and supply balancing through structured planning processes systems
• Cross-functional collaboration in S&OP execution systems
• Performance measurement in S&OP systems systems

Module 3: Demand Planning and Forecasting Alignment Systems

• Integration of demand forecasting with operational planning systems
• Statistical and qualitative forecasting techniques systems
• Demand sensing and real-time planning adjustments systems
• Forecast accuracy improvement strategies systems

Module 4: Supply Planning and Capacity Management Systems

• Capacity planning models for manufacturing and logistics systems
• Supply planning techniques for balancing demand requirements systems
• Resource allocation and optimization strategies systems
• Bottleneck management in supply chain operations systems

Module 5: Production Planning and Scheduling Systems

• Master production scheduling and execution planning systems
• Job scheduling techniques for manufacturing efficiency systems
• Production line balancing and optimization systems
• Real-time production monitoring systems systems

Module 6: Inventory Planning and Control Systems

• Inventory optimization techniques for integrated supply chains systems
• Safety stock and reorder point planning systems
• Inventory classification and control models systems
• Inventory performance measurement systems systems

Module 7: Procurement and Supply Integration Systems

• Alignment of procurement strategies with supply planning systems
• Supplier collaboration in integrated planning systems
• Procurement scheduling and demand alignment systems
• Risk management in procurement planning systems systems

Module 8: Logistics and Distribution Planning Systems

• Distribution network design and optimization systems
• Transportation planning and scheduling systems systems
• Warehouse coordination with supply chain planning systems
• Delivery performance optimization systems systems

Module 9: ERP and Digital Planning Systems

• Role of ERP systems in integrated supply chain planning systems
• Data integration and real-time planning systems systems
• Use of digital platforms for operational coordination systems
• Automation in supply chain planning processes systems

Module 10: Lean and Six Sigma in Supply Chains Systems

• Lean principles for eliminating waste in supply chain systems
• Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement systems
• Continuous improvement frameworks for operations systems systems
• Efficiency optimization techniques systems systems

Module 11: Cross-Functional Collaboration Systems

• Collaboration between procurement, production, and logistics systems
• Communication frameworks for integrated planning systems
• Breaking silos in supply chain operations systems systems
• Stakeholder alignment in supply chain execution systems systems

Module 12: Performance Measurement and KPIs Systems

• Key performance indicators for supply chain excellence systems
• Balanced scorecard approaches for operations systems systems
• Real-time performance tracking systems systems
• Data-driven decision-making in operations systems systems

Module 13: Risk Management in Supply Chain Planning Systems

• Identification of risks in integrated supply chains systems
• Disruption management and contingency planning systems
• Supply chain resilience strategies systems systems
• Risk mitigation in planning and operations systems systems

Module 14: Technology in Supply Chain Planning Systems

• AI and machine learning applications in planning systems systems
• Advanced analytics for operational decision-making systems
• Digital twins in supply chain simulation systems systems
• Automation tools for supply chain efficiency systems systems

Module 15: Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Systems

• Kaizen and continuous improvement methodologies systems systems
• Process re-engineering for supply chain efficiency systems systems
• Benchmarking best practices in operations systems systems
• Innovation in supply chain performance systems systems

Module 16: Future Trends in Integrated Supply Chains Systems

• Autonomous supply chain systems and smart logistics systems systems
• Sustainability in supply chain planning and operations systems systems
• Hyper-automation in supply chain execution systems systems
• Future innovations in integrated supply chain ecosystems systems systems

Training Approach          

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.