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Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Organizations today face increasing pressure to create supply chains that are not only efficient and cost-effective but also environmentally and socially responsible…

  • 5 daysClassroom
  • 16Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend
Organizations today face increasing pressure to create supply chains that are not only efficient and cost-effective but also environmentally and socially responsible. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to develop sustainable supply chain strategies, manage risks, optimize resources, and align operations with long-term sustainability objectives.

Course Methodology
The course combines interactive presentations, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, supply chain simulations, real-life scenarios, and workshops to support practical application and strategic understanding.

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

  • Understand the principles and components of sustainable supply chain management
  • Evaluate sustainability challenges and opportunities within supply chain operations
  • Apply planning and demand-driven approaches to improve supply chain performance
  • Identify and manage supply chain risks and stakeholder expectations
  • Implement supplier cost management and value optimization techniques
  • Develop sustainable strategies and implementation plans
  • Support long-term operational resilience and responsible business practices

Target Audience

  • Supply chain managers and professionals
  • Procurement and purchasing specialists
  • Logistics and warehouse managers
  • Operations managers
  • Sustainability and compliance professionals
  • Inventory and planning specialists
  • Professionals involved in supply chain strategy and transformation initiatives

Target Competencies

  • Sustainable supply chain management
  • Risk management
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement
  • Demand and capacity planning
  • Cost analysis and optimization
  • Stakeholder management
  • Decision-making and strategic planning
  • Performance measurement

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chain Management
    • Understanding the importance and value of sustainable supply chains
    • Exploring the key components and dimensions of sustainable supply chain systems
    • Examining the impact of disruptions and crisis situations on supply chain sustainability
    • Developing leadership approaches that support sustainable initiatives
    • Understanding methods for evaluating sustainability performance indicators
    • Reviewing international principles and guidance related to sustainable procurement practices
  2. 2Day 2: Planning and Demand-Driven Supply Chain Processes
    • Understanding key supply chain management processes and activities
    • Exploring the movement of materials, information, and resources across the supply chain
    • Understanding demand planning and material requirement concepts
    • Coordinating procurement and production control activities effectively
    • Applying capacity planning principles to support operational performance
    • Understanding the role of logistics and warehousing in supply chain efficiency
  3. 3Day 3: Supply Chain Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Understanding the fundamentals of supply chain risk management
    • Identifying operational, strategic, and sustainability-related risks
    • Evaluating risk mitigation and response approaches
    • Developing stakeholder analysis and engagement frameworks
    • Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
    • Building collaboration and communication strategies across supply chain networks
  4. 4Day 4: Strategic Cost and Supplier Management
    • Understanding challenges affecting cost management initiatives
    • Applying total cost and lifecycle cost concepts in supply chain decisions
    • Evaluating different supplier pricing and cost structures
    • Identifying major cost drivers and opportunities for cost improvement
    • Analyzing operational and supplier-related costs effectively
    • Developing approaches for sustainable cost optimization and supplier value management
  5. 5Day 5: Sustainable Strategy Development and Implementation
    • Building practical strategies for sustainable supply chain initiatives
    • Strengthening collaboration across supply chain partners and networks
    • Understanding sustainability dimensions and their impact on supply chain performance
    • Developing frameworks for sustainable supply chain improvement
    • Creating implementation plans and monitoring approaches for sustainability initiatives
    • Workshop exercise: Designing and implementing a sustainable supply chain roadmap

Schedule

Dates and fees

16 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

All dates as PDF
November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext sessionOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
January 2027
4JAN 4 - 8 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
February 2027
1FEB 1 - 5 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
March 2027
1MAR 1 - 5 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
5APR 5 - 9 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
May 2027
3MAY 3 - 7 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
June 2027
7JUN 7 - 11 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
July 2027
5JUL 5 - 9 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
August 2027
2AUG 2 - 6 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
September 2027
6SEP 6 - 10 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
4OCT 4 - 8 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
November 2027
1NOV 1 - 5 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
December 2027
6DEC 6 - 10 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Sustainable Supply Chain Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Sustainable Supply Chain Management course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 16 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Munich, Madrid, Geneva, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, Barcelona.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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