Distribution Management: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Distribution Management: Comprehensive Professional Program helps supply teams buy smarter, hold the right stock and move materials reliably, with a clear view of cost and risk. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Distribution Management from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply warehouse operations and layout, transport, shipping and Incoterms and supplier performance and risk in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering supply chain strategy and category management and sourcing, tendering and supplier evaluation.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Procurement and purchasing staff
- Warehouse and inventory managers
- Logistics and shipping coordinators
- Contracts and tendering committees
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Distribution Management: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Warehouse operations and layout
- Day 3Transport, shipping and Incoterms
- Day 4Supplier performance and risk
- Day 5Digital tools and supply KPIs
- Day 6Supply chain strategy and category management
- Day 7Sourcing, tendering and supplier evaluation
- Day 8Negotiation and total cost of ownership
- Day 9Inventory policies and stock optimization
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 February – 5 March 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 3–7 May 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 9–20 August 2027 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–26 May 2028 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 28 August – 1 September 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 12–23 November 2028 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–30 March 2029 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 2–13 September 2029 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 10–14 December 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 8–19 April 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–19 July 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 27 October – 7 November 2030 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
The Distribution Management series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Distribution Management: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in London, Dubai, Madrid, Riyadh and Jeddah, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.