Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Training Course |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

Too much inventory ties up cash, too little loses sales, and most companies swing between the two because their planning process reacts to last month's numbers instead of anticipating what's coming next. Supply Chain Planning exists to break that cycle, replacing guesswork with disciplined forecasting, coordinated demand and supply alignment, and planning cycles that actually keep pace with the business. The Supply Chain Planning and Optimization Training Course, is built for supply chain professionals responsible for turning planning from a reactive exercise into a genuine competitive advantage.

This course treats planning and optimization as connected, ongoing disciplines rather than a static annual process. Participants learn how to apply structured planning methods across demand and supply, how to approach inventory optimization in a way that balances service levels against carrying cost, and how accurate forecasting reduces the guesswork that drives both stockouts and excess stock. The course also covers S&OP processes that align sales, operations, and finance around one shared plan, capacity planning that matches resources to realistic demand, and how logistics and scheduling decisions translate planning accuracy into on-the-ground execution. Participants leave with a practical planning framework that reduces both waste and missed demand.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply supply chain planning principles across demand and supply functions
Optimize inventory levels to balance service levels against carrying cost
Apply forecasting techniques that reduce stockouts and excess inventory
Run effective S&OP processes that align sales, operations, and finance
Apply capacity planning methods that match resources to realistic demand
Coordinate logistics and scheduling decisions with the broader planning cycle
Identify planning gaps before they result in service failures or excess cost
Use planning data to guide faster, more confident operational decisions

Target Group

Supply chain planners and demand planning managers
S&OP leaders and cross-functional planning coordinators
Inventory and operations managers responsible for stock performance
Logistics and scheduling managers working closely with planning teams
Supply chain analysts supporting forecasting and capacity decisions
Professionals preparing for leadership roles in supply chain planning

Course Outline

Foundations of Supply Chain Planning
- Core principles distinguishing proactive planning from reactive scheduling
- Understanding how planning accuracy affects cost and service levels
Inventory Optimization Techniques
- Applying inventory optimization methods to balance cost and availability
- Setting stock policies that reflect actual demand variability
Forecasting for Supply Chain Accuracy
- Applying forecasting techniques that reduce planning error over time
- Using historical and market data to improve forecast reliability
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Running S&OP processes that align sales, operations, and finance
- Resolving conflicting priorities through a structured planning cycle
Capacity Planning Fundamentals
- Applying capacity planning methods that match resources to real demand
- Avoiding capacity gaps and excess costs from misaligned planning
Logistics Planning and Coordination
- Aligning logistics decisions with the broader supply chain planning cycle
- Coordinating transport and warehousing capacity with planned demand
Scheduling for Execution Accuracy
- Translating planning decisions into accurate, executable schedules
- Reducing the gap between planned and actual operational performance
Identifying and Closing Planning Gaps
- Detecting planning gaps before they result in service failures
- Building feedback loops that continuously improve planning accuracy
Sustaining Planning and Optimization Long-Term
- Embedding disciplined planning practices into ongoing operations
- Reviewing planning performance regularly and adjusting methods over time

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

20 - 24 Sep, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Sep, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

18 - 22 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

18 - 22 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

17 - 21 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

17 - 21 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

18 - 22 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

18 - 22 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

18 - 22 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

18 - 22 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

17 - 21 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

17 - 21 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900