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Supply Chain Management Course in the UAE

Professional course — Procurement, Inventory and Logistics

Supply Chain Management is a 20-hour online live professional course at Millennium Academy covering procurement, inventory, logistics, demand planning, costs and KPIs, and supply chain technology. It uses UAE business examples and ends with a practical workshop on a real-world case.

Learn how goods, information and money flow from supplier to customer, and build practical skills in procurement, inventory, logistics and supply chain analysis, with real UAE business examples.

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What's included

  • 8 modules from supply chain fundamentals to a practical case workshop
  • Procurement, supplier evaluation, RFQs and negotiation
  • Inventory control: ABC analysis, EOQ, safety stock and reorder levels
  • Logistics, transportation, warehousing and a UAE logistics overview
  • Supply chain costs, KPIs such as OTIF and inventory turnover, and risk management
  • Hands-on activities and UAE-based business examples, in online live classes
20
Training hours
8
Modules
3
Workshop hours
Who this is for

Is this course right for you?

This programme is built for professionals who recognise themselves below.

Graduates and job seekers starting a career with in-demand skills.

Accounting, finance and business students.

Procurement professionals who want to sharpen sourcing and purchasing skills.

Warehouse and logistics teams who want to improve storage and distribution.

Owners and entrepreneurs who want to control costs and run tighter operations.

Working professionals who want to upgrade their operational skills.

Why it matters

Why take this course?

The whole chain, from supplier to customer

See how sourcing, storage, transport and planning connect — including the difference between supply chain management and logistics, key stakeholders and supply chain strategies.

Practical procurement and supplier skills

Follow the procurement cycle from RFQ and quotation to purchase order, evaluate and select suppliers, negotiate, and manage supplier performance and risk.

Inventory you can calculate

Apply ABC analysis, EOQ, safety stock, reorder levels and FIFO valuation basics to hold the right stock at the right level and the right cost.

Measure performance and manage risk

Understand cost components, track OTIF, inventory turnover, lead time and order accuracy, and build resilience against supplier and logistics risks.

Digital tools in the mix

Get an introduction to ERP systems, SAP/Oracle concepts, WMS and TMS, digital procurement, automation and AI applications, and use Excel for supply chain analysis.

Learn it on a real business case

A 3-hour workshop applies everything: supplier comparison, inventory calculations, logistics cost analysis, a KPI dashboard and a supply chain improvement case study.

What you'll learn

Full curriculum

We show the complete syllabus up front — nothing hidden behind a form.

Module 01 — Introduction to Supply Chain Management

2 hours · See the whole chain, from supplier to customer

  • Supply chain fundamentals
  • End-to-end supply chain process
  • Supply chain vs logistics
  • Key stakeholders
  • Supply chain strategies
  • Role of SCM in business performance

Module 02 — Procurement & Supplier Management

3 hours · Source smarter and manage suppliers with confidence

  • Procurement cycle and purchasing procedures
  • Sourcing strategies
  • Supplier selection and evaluation
  • RFQ, quotation and purchase orders
  • Negotiation
  • Supplier performance and risk management

Module 03 — Inventory & Materials Management

3 hours · Hold the right stock, at the right level, at the right cost

  • Inventory types and stock control techniques
  • ABC analysis
  • EOQ
  • Safety stock and reorder levels
  • FIFO and inventory valuation basics
  • Inventory optimisation

Module 04 — Logistics, Transportation & Warehousing

3 hours · Move goods efficiently, from warehouse to doorstep

  • Transportation modes and freight management
  • Shipping documentation
  • Warehouse operations
  • Storage and material handling
  • Distribution channels and last-mile delivery
  • UAE logistics overview

Module 05 — Demand Planning & Supply Chain Operations

2 hours · Plan ahead and keep supply and demand in balance

  • Demand forecasting
  • Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
  • Production planning basics
  • Order fulfilment
  • Supply and demand coordination
  • Managing disruptions

Module 06 — Supply Chain Costs, KPIs & Risk Management

2 hours · Measure what matters and manage risk early

  • Cost components and cost reduction strategies
  • Supplier and logistics risks
  • Performance indicators: OTIF, inventory turnover, lead time, order accuracy
  • Supply chain resilience

Module 07 — Supply Chain Technology & Digitalisation

2 hours · Use ERP, Excel and AI to work smarter

  • ERP systems and SAP/Oracle concepts
  • WMS and TMS
  • Digital procurement and automation
  • Excel for supply chain analysis
  • AI applications in supply chain management

Module 08 — Practical Supply Chain Workshop

3 hours · Apply everything to a real business case

  • Supplier comparison and selection
  • Procurement planning
  • Inventory calculations
  • Logistics cost analysis
  • KPI dashboard
  • Supply chain improvement case study
Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the complete supply chain process from sourcing to delivery
  • Apply procurement and supplier evaluation techniques
  • Manage inventory levels and calculate reorder points and EOQ
  • Improve warehouse, transportation and logistics operations
  • Analyse supply chain costs and operational KPIs
  • Use Excel and digital tools for supply chain planning
  • Identify supply chain risks and recommend cost-effective solutions
Investment

Fees confirmed on a free consultation call

Your fee depends on the batch you join. We confirm exact fees and upcoming start dates on a free consultation call, with no obligation.

FAQ

Supply Chain Management — your questions answered

Graduates and job seekers, students, procurement professionals, warehouse and logistics teams, owners and entrepreneurs, and working professionals. It suits both beginners and experienced professionals.

No. The course is suitable for beginners and working professionals, and starts with supply chain fundamentals before moving into procurement, inventory and logistics.

Entry-level and supporting roles such as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Officer, Inventory Controller, Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor and Supply Chain Analyst. The course builds skills; it does not guarantee a job.

Yes. You will calculate reorder levels and EOQ, work with ABC analysis and safety stock, compare logistics costs and build a KPI dashboard in the practical workshop.

Yes. The course uses UAE-based business and logistics examples, including a UAE logistics overview in Module 4.

Yes, it is delivered through flexible online live classes with an expert-led, interactive trainer.

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