EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN, PROCUREMENT & STOREROOM MANAGEMENT
Integrating Supply, Purchasing & Inventory Strategies for Operational Excellence
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 05 – 09 Jul 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Efficient supply chain, procurement, and storeroom management are essential for controlling costs, ensuring availability, and enhancing operational resilience. Misaligned processes between procurement, inventory, and logistics functions can lead to delays, overstocking, or material shortages that disrupt production and service delivery.
This comprehensive 5-day course provides participants with the frameworks and tools to optimize the end-to-end supply chain—from supplier selection and contract management to inventory control and warehouse operations. It emphasizes best practices, modern technologies, and integrated strategies that drive efficiency and transparency.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand and manage the key components of the supply chain lifecycle
• Optimize procurement planning, sourcing, and supplier evaluation
• Implement inventory control systems and performance indicators
• Improve storeroom layout, storage, and materials handling practices
• Align supply, procurement, and inventory functions for better coordination
Key Benefits of Attending
• Learn proven techniques to reduce procurement and storage costs
• Improve inventory turnover and minimize stockouts or overstock
• Apply structured methods for supplier selection and performance
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in storeroom operations
• Enhance collaboration between supply chain, procurement, and stores teams
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Supply chain and procurement professionals
• Inventory and warehouse managers
• Logistics, operations, and materials coordinators
• Plant, maintenance, and production personnel
• Finance and audit staff overseeing procurement and inventory
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Demand forecasting and reorder point planning
• Storeroom layout and stock optimization
• KPI monitoring for procurement and inventory
• Compliance with supply and purchasing controls
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Reduced procurement cycle times and costs
• Optimized inventory levels and warehouse utilization
• Stronger supplier relationships and risk mitigation
• Improved internal controls and audit readiness
• Enhanced availability of critical materials and spare parts
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – SCM concepts, procurement models, and inventory strategies
• Case Studies – Supplier issues, stockouts, and storeroom inefficiencies
• Workshops – ABC analysis, EOQ calculations, supplier scoring
• Peer Exchange – Practical insights from diverse sectors
• Tools – Templates for RFQs, reorder points, and warehouse audits
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Supply Chain and Procurement Foundations
- Module 1: Overview of Supply Chain Functions (07:30 – 09:30)
• SCM flow: sourcing, logistics, warehousing
• Strategic alignment and value creation - Module 2: Procurement Process and Planning (09:45 – 11:15)
• Purchasing cycle, demand planning
• Category management and spend analysis - Module 3: Supplier Evaluation and Sourcing Strategies (11:30 – 01:00)
• RFI, RFQ, RFP techniques
• Supplier scorecards and evaluation methods - Module 4: Workshop – Design a Procurement Cycle (02:00 – 03:30)
• Build an end-to-end procurement workflow
Day 2: Inventory Planning and Control
- Module 5: Inventory Types and Classifications (07:30 – 09:30)
• Raw materials, MRO, finished goods
• Cycle vs safety stock - Module 6: Replenishment and Forecasting (09:45 – 11:15)
• EOQ, reorder point, lead times
• Demand forecasting models - Module 7: Inventory Performance KPIs (11:30 – 01:00)
• Turnover ratio, service level, stock aging
• Inventory accuracy and shrinkage - Module 8: Workshop – Inventory Calculation and Analysis (02:00 – 03:30)
• Apply EOQ and reorder point formulas
Day 3: Storeroom Management and Operations
- Module 9: Storeroom Design and Layout (07:30 – 09:30)
• Space optimization, racking, labeling
• Safety, access, and ventilation - Module 10: Receiving, Issuing, and Material Handling (09:45 – 11:15)
• Receipt inspection, binning, issuance procedures
• Handling equipment and safety protocols - Module 11: Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory (11:30 – 01:00)
• Counting methods, scheduling, variance tracking
• Roles and responsibilities - Module 12: Workshop – Conduct a Storeroom Audit (02:00 – 03:30)
• Evaluate layout and identify improvement areas
Day 4: Risk, Compliance, and Technology
- Module 13: Risk Management in SCM (07:30 – 09:30)
• Supply disruptions, fraud, contract risks
• Risk mitigation strategies - Module 14: Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Sourcing (09:45 – 11:15)
• Procurement policies, anti-bribery, traceability
• ESG considerations - Module 15: Digital Tools for Supply and Inventory (11:30 – 01:00)
• ERPs, barcoding, WMS, RFID
• Benefits of real-time visibility - Module 16: Workshop – Assess Your Procurement Risks (02:00 – 03:30)
• Perform a risk analysis on sourcing activities
Day 5: Integration and Performance Optimization
- Module 17: Aligning Procurement and Inventory Functions (07:30 – 09:30)
• Cross-department collaboration
• KPI alignment and reporting - Module 18: Continuous Improvement and Lean SCM (09:45 – 11:15)
• Waste elimination, value stream mapping
• Lean tools for warehouse and supply planning - Module 19: Case Study – SCM Excellence Models (11:30 – 01:00)
• Benchmarking top supply chains
• Lessons from high-performing organizations - Module 20: Final Workshop – SCM Optimization Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Develop an improvement action plan
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Effective Supply Chain, Procurement & Storeroom Management, confirming their ability to manage procurement processes, optimize inventory, and align supply chain activities with operational goals.