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CISM

Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISM)

Lead global supply chains with confidence.

Training duration12 training hours / 15 learning hours
DeliveryFace-to-face or virtual instructor-led
ProgrammeProfessional certification
Course summary

Build expertise that creates measurable value.

In today's global business environment, organisations depend on skilled supply chain managers to optimise operations, strengthen supplier relationships, manage logistics, and drive sustainable business growth. Effective supply chain management plays a critical role in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining a competitive advantage across international markets. The Certified International Supply Manager (CISM) programme is designed to provide participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in strategic supply chain management. The course equips professionals with the expertise to manage global supply chain operations, supplier management, logistics, inventory optimisation, sustainability, collaboration, and emerging technologies while developing strategic decision-making capabilities. Through practical learning and industry- focused frameworks, participants will develop the competencies required to manage complex supply chain networks, improve organisational performance, and create value in today's competitive global marketplace.

01

Supply Manager?

02

Develop strategic expertise in global supply chain management.

03

Build advanced knowledge in supplier management, logistics, and inventory optimisation.

04

Learn sustainable supply chain practices and collaborative business strategies.

05

Gain practical understanding of emerging technologies transforming supply chains.

06

Strengthen leadership capabilities for managing complex global operations

Entry qualifications

Is this programme right for you?

  • Proficiency in English
  • Relevant professional experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, or related business functions.
  • Basic understanding of supply chain management principles is recommended.
  • Professionals seeking to advance into strategic supply chain management roles will benefit from this programme
Learner profile

Designed for ambitious professionals.

  • Supply Chain Professionals
  • Procurement Professionals
  • Logistics Managers & Executives
  • Operations Professionals
  • Inventory & Warehouse Managers
  • Supplier Relationship Managers
  • Professionals seeking leadership roles in Supply Chain
  • Experienced professionals looking to enhance strategic supply chain capabilities.
  • Lead Global Supply Chains with Confidence.
Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

Each module turns internationally relevant frameworks into skills you can apply in the workplace.

Module 01

Programme Content

  • The programme is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of
  • strategic supply chain management practices used across global
  • organisations.
Module 02

Production & Supply Planning

  • in business success.
  • MPS
  • MRP I & II
  • Production and supply management
Module 03

Supplier Evaluation & Relationship Management

  • Supplier evaluation
  • Supplier relationship importance
  • Supplier performance management
  • Build Strategic
  • Supply Chain Leadership.
Module 04

Contracts & Negotiation Strategies

  • Develop practical skills in inventory planning and optimisation.
  • Elements of a contract
  • Duties & obligations
  • Types of procurement contracts
  • Negotiation methods, steps, tools, types
Module 05

Collaboration & Global Supply Sources

  • Reasons for collaboration
  • Collaboration process
  • Make-or-buy decisions
  • Lease vs purchase analysis
  • Factors & challenges
  • Optimising Performance Across
  • the Supply Chain.
Module 06

Supply Chain Excellence & Quality Systems

  • Understand sustainable practices that create long-term business value.
  • Quality concepts
  • Value chain
  • Kaizen
  • 5S
  • Six Sigma concepts
Module 07

Sustainability & Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain

  • Develop continuous improvement strategies for supply chain operations.
  • Sustainable supply chain concepts
  • Triple bottom line
  • Reverse logistics
  • Blockchain
  • Big Data
  • IoT
  • Robotics
  • AI in supply chain
  • Building Resilient and
Learning outcomes

Graduate ready to perform with confidence.

  1. 01Apply strategic supply chain planning principles
  2. 02Optimise logistics and inventory management processes
  3. 03Build and manage high-performing supplier relationships
  4. 04Implement sustainable supply chain practices
  5. 05Apply quality improvement and continuous improvement methodologies
  6. 06Understand collaborative supply chain strategies
  7. 07Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies on supply chain operations
  8. 08Contribute to organisational performance through strategic supply chain management.
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