In today’s interconnected global economy, effective supply chain management is a key driver of organizational success and competitive advantage. Senior executives must understand the strategic implications of supply chain decisions, integrate analytics into planning, and align operational activities with corporate goals, policy requirements, and sustainability objectives.
The Supply Chain Strategy for Executives and Policy program from Oxford Training Centre (OTC) provides a comprehensive framework for executives to design, evaluate, and implement supply chain strategies that enhance efficiency, resilience, and value creation. The course emphasizes analytics-driven decision-making, policy alignment, and the integration of optimization, efficiency, collaboration, resilience, compliance, and sustainability into supply chain design and operations.
Participants will explore how global trade dynamics, regulatory frameworks, technological innovation, and sustainability pressures shape strategic supply chain decisions. The course combines lectures, case studies, workshops, and scenario-based exercises to equip executives with actionable insights that drive supply chain performance, mitigate risk, and ensure long-term competitiveness.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to apply advanced supply chain concepts, leverage analytics for strategic decision-making, and design supply chain policies that align with corporate objectives and global trade considerations.
Objective
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with corporate goals and global trade dynamics.
- Apply analytics to assess supply chain performance, identify risks, and support data-driven strategic decisions.
- Enhance optimization, efficiency, and collaboration across supply chain networks.
- Build resilient supply chains capable of managing disruptions and uncertainty.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and industry standards.
- Integrate sustainability considerations into supply chain planning and execution.
- Align supply chain policies with operational objectives, customer requirements, and market trends.
- Evaluate strategic trade-offs and make informed decisions to balance cost, service, risk, and sustainability.
Target Audience
This program is designed for senior executives, decision-makers, and professionals responsible for strategic supply chain management and policy development, including:
- Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) and supply chain executives
- Operations and logistics directors
- Senior managers responsible for procurement, sourcing, and global trade
- Policy and compliance officers influencing supply chain strategy
- Business analysts and consultants focusing on strategic supply chain optimization
- Executives involved in sustainability, risk management, and operational efficiency initiatives
- Academics and researchers studying strategic supply chain management
Course Modules
Day 1: Strategic Foundations of Supply Chain Management
- Overview of supply chain strategy: definitions, scope, and strategic importance
- Linking supply chain performance to organizational goals and competitive advantage
- Principles of optimization, efficiency, collaboration, and resilience in supply chains
- Global trade considerations and their impact on supply chain design
- Policy and regulatory frameworks influencing supply chain strategy
- Case study: Strategic supply chain design in multinational corporations
- Workshop: Assessing participants’ current supply chain structures for strategic alignment
Day 2: Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
8. Role of analytics in assessing performance, predicting trends, and mitigating risks
9. Key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic supply chain management
10. Using predictive modeling, scenario analysis, and big data for decision-making
11. Identifying opportunities for optimization, efficiency, and collaboration across networks
12. Data governance, accuracy, and integration for executive-level insights
13. Case study: Data-driven supply chain strategy in global retail and manufacturing
14. Workshop: Applying analytics to evaluate supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities
Day 3: Global Trade, Compliance, and Policy Alignment
15. Understanding international trade policies and regulations
16. Compliance with customs, tariffs, environmental standards, and safety regulations
17. Aligning corporate policies with global trade requirements
18. Evaluating strategic risks and opportunities from regulatory changes
19. Balancing efficiency, compliance, and sustainability in policy design
20. Case study: Strategic responses to regulatory challenges in cross-border supply chains
21. Workshop: Developing policy-aligned supply chain strategies for a multinational enterprise
Day 4: Resilience, Collaboration, and Sustainability in Supply Chains
22. Strategies for enhancing supply chain resilience against disruptions, market volatility, and global crises
23. Redundancy, flexibility, and adaptive planning in supply chain networks
24. Collaboration with suppliers, logistics providers, and other stakeholders to drive efficiency
25. Integrating sustainability into strategic supply chain management: carbon footprint reduction, green logistics, and circular economy principles
26. Measuring the impact of strategic decisions on environmental, social, and operational performance
27. Case examples:
- Collaborative networks in automotive and electronics supply chains
- Sustainable supply chain initiatives in consumer goods industries
- Workshop: Designing resilient and sustainable supply chain strategies for executive decision-making