Introduction

Effective project management is essential in supply chain management (SCM) to handle complex logistics, procurement, operations, and stakeholder coordination. With global disruptions, digital transformations, and sustainability concerns, SCM professionals must be equipped with modern project management tools, risk mitigation strategies, and agile methodologies. This course delivers practical and advanced approaches to managing SCM projects, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and strategic alignment with business goals.

Course Objectives

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

• Understand core project management principles applied to supply chains.
• Use Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies in SCM projects.
• Plan, execute, and monitor SCM projects using PM tools and techniques.
• Manage risks, costs, and schedules effectively in supply chain initiatives.
• Optimize supply chain operations with technology-driven project management.
• Enhance stakeholder collaboration and communication in SCM projects.
• Apply data analytics and AI for informed SCM decision-making.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• SCM Project Managers & Directors handling logistics, procurement, or operations projects.
• Supply Chain Professionals seeking to improve project planning and execution.
• Operations & Logistics Leaders managing complex supply chain workflows.
• Procurement & Sourcing Specialists responsible for vendor and contract projects.
• Risk & Compliance Managers overseeing SCM project success.
• Technology & Digital Transformation Leaders integrating AI and automation into SCM.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of SCM Project Management

Morning Session: Key Principles of Project Management in SCM

• Understanding the role of project management in supply chains.
• Project management frameworks: PMBOK, Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Case study: How global organizations manage SCM projects efficiently.

Afternoon Session: Project Lifecycle & SCM Workflow Integration

• Defining project phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure.
• Aligning SCM project goals with business objectives.
• Workshop: Developing a project charter for an SCM initiative.

Day 2: Project Planning & Risk Management in SCM

Morning Session: Effective Project Planning & Scheduling

• Work breakdown structures (WBS) for SCM projects.
• Resource allocation and cost estimation in supply chain projects.
• Hands-on exercise: Creating a project plan using Gantt charts.

Afternoon Session: Identifying & Managing Supply Chain Risks

• Common risks in SCM projects: supplier issues, delays, cost overruns.
• Risk assessment techniques: FMEA, Monte Carlo simulations.
• Workshop: Building a risk mitigation strategy for an SCM project.

Day 3: Agile & Digital Project Management in SCM

Morning Session: Agile & Lean Methodologies for SCM Projects

• Implementing Agile & Scrum in supply chain project management.
• Lean supply chain principles: reducing waste, optimizing flow.
• Case study: Agile in SCM—How Amazon & Toyota apply agile principles.

Afternoon Session: Digital Transformation & AI in Project Management

• Using AI, automation, and blockchain for SCM project efficiency.
• Cloud-based project management tools: Trello, MS Project, Jira.
• Hands-on exercise: Managing a digital SCM project with online tools.

Day 4: Stakeholder Collaboration & Performance Monitoring

Morning Session: Effective Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Identifying and engaging key stakeholders in SCM projects.
• Managing vendor relationships for successful project execution.
• Role-playing exercise: Negotiating with vendors and suppliers in an SCM project.

Afternoon Session: Performance Monitoring & KPI Optimization

• Tracking SCM project success using KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Problem-solving techniques: Root cause analysis, continuous improvement.
• Workshop: Developing a project performance scorecard.

Day 5: Conflict Resolution, Case Studies & Final Capstone

Morning Session: Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management in SCM Projects

• Handling project delays, cost overruns, and supply chain disruptions.
• Mediation strategies and real-world crisis negotiation techniques.
• Role-playing exercise: Managing a real-time SCM project crisis.

Afternoon Session: Future Trends & Final Capstone Project

• The future of project management in AI-driven, sustainable supply chains.
• Best practices from top-performing global supply chain companies.
• Capstone project: Participants present their SCM project plans for evaluation.

Training Methodology

This course follows an interactive, hands-on, and data-driven learning approach, featuring:

• Expert-led case studies on global SCM project management.
• Workshops on digital tools, project planning, and risk management.
• Interactive role-playing exercises on stakeholder engagement.
• AI-powered and agile project simulations.
• Final capstone project: Developing a real-world SCM project plan.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

• A Certificate of Completion in SCM Project Management Essentials from Learnify® Training.
• A Digital Badge for LinkedIn and professional recognition.