Design, manage and improve complex global supply chains
Effective supply chain management is central to organisational performance, resilience and competitiveness. As global networks become more interconnected and volatile, leaders need a clear understanding of how supply chains create value, how key flows operate, and how strategic decisions influence cost, efficiency and customer service. Today’s supply chains are shaped by shifting demand, advancing technologies, transport constraints and increasing sustainability expectations, requiring professionals who can navigate complexity with confidence.
The Global Supply Chain Management online courses are designed for managers and professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of supply chain strategy and operations. You will explore procurement, logistics, warehousing and network design, and learn how to evaluate and improve supply chain performance. Through practical frameworks, case studies and applied activities, the course builds your ability to analyse supply chain structures, make informed decisions and design more effective, resilient supply chains across diverse contexts.
Who is this for?
For managers and professionals across functions, as well as supply chain and logistics practitioners, who want to better understand and improve supply chain performance.
Course structure
Two-module option
The Bronze and Silver modules provide foundational knowledge and explore fundamental principles of the subject. You will learn independently and receive immediate access to the online learning materials.
Three-module option
After completing Bronze and Silver, the Gold module takes your learning to the next level. Comprising two days (five hours per day) of live online interactive workshops led by Cranfield faculty, the Gold module offers an opportunity to dive deeper into the subject and interpret the learning through the context of your own organisation.
Two-module option
Overview
- DurationApproximately 10-12 hours, plus reflection activities
- Cost£298
- DateSelf-paced
- TimeSelf-paced
- Individual learnerYes
- Organisational cohortsYes
Three-module option
Overview
- DurationApproximately 20-24 hours, plus reflection activities
- Cost£950
- Date5 November & 12 November
- Time09:00 - 14:00
- Individual learnerYes
- Organisational cohortsYes (minimum cohort size 10)
* This is the last opportunity for individuals to attend the Gold Live sessions for this course.
Programme impacts – Bronze and Silver
- Understand how supply chains create value and contribute to competitive advantage.
- Explore supply chain structures, flows and core concepts across strategy, procurement, warehousing, logistics and network design.
- Evaluate the role of procurement and its contribution to organisational performance.
- Assess key elements of supply chain strategy, including logistics decisions, transport models and cost–service trade-offs.
- Apply knowledge of warehouse operations, processes and technologies to improve efficiency.
- Analyse supply chain networks to understand performance drivers and opportunities for improvement.
Programme impacts – Gold
All of the programme impacts for Bronze and Silver, plus:
- Apply supply chain tools and frameworks to improve network performance and decision-making.
- Compare supply chain strategies to suit different operational and market contexts.
- Formulate strategic recommendations to enhance resilience, agility and efficiency.
- Engage with industry experts to explore real-world challenges, including sustainability and network complexity.
Modules
Modules
Digital Badges
On completion of each module, you will be issued with a digital badge that can be displayed on your professional profiles, serving as compelling evidence of your expertise and commitment to staying at the forefront of business and management knowledge.
How to apply
Next steps
Our team of executive development experts will be happy to talk to you about your development needs, please email us or call +44 (0)1234 754500.
