Introduction:

The "Agricultural Supply Chain Management" course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain principles as they apply to the agricultural industry. An efficient agricultural supply chain is essential for ensuring the timely and cost-effective movement of agricultural products from farm to consumer. This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to optimize agricultural supply chains, enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure food security.

Course Objective:

The primary objective of this course is to enable participants to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of supply chain management in agriculture.
2. Develop proficiency in optimizing agricultural supply chains for efficiency and profitability.
3. Apply supply chain strategies to enhance food security and reduce waste.
4. Foster sustainability and resilience in agricultural supply chains.
5. Improve decision-making processes in agricultural logistics.

Organizational Benefits:

Organizations can expect several benefits from this course, including:

1. Improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness in agricultural supply chain operations.
2. Enhanced decision-making capabilities for supply chain optimization.
3. Reduced waste and increased productivity in the agricultural value chain.
4. Increased resilience to supply chain disruptions.
5. Skilled personnel capable of managing agricultural supply chains effectively.

Target Participants:

This course is suitable for a wide range of participants, including:

1. Agricultural supply chain managers and professionals.
2. Farmers and agricultural producers.
3. Agribusiness professionals.
4. Logistics and transportation managers in the agriculture sector.
5. Government agencies involved in agricultural supply chain regulation and management.
6. Students and academics pursuing degrees in agriculture or supply chain management.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural Supply Chain Management

• Overview of agricultural supply chain concepts and importance.
• Key challenges in agricultural supply chain management.

Module 2: Supply Chain Strategies in Agriculture

• Supply chain design and optimization for agricultural products.
• Developing competitive advantage through supply chain strategies.

Module 3: Procurement and Sourcing in Agriculture

• Sourcing strategies for agricultural inputs.
• Supplier selection and relationship management.

Module 4: Inventory Management and Storage

• Inventory control techniques in agriculture.
• Storage and warehousing solutions for agricultural products.

Module 5: Transportation and Distribution

• Modes of transportation in agricultural supply chains.
• Route optimization and distribution network design.

Module 6: Quality Assurance and Traceability

• Ensuring product quality and safety in the supply chain.
• Implementing traceability and certification systems.

Module 7: Demand Forecasting and Planning

• Forecasting demand for agricultural products.
• Collaborative planning with supply chain partners.

Module 8: Sustainability and Resilience in Agricultural Supply Chains

• Sustainable practices in agricultural supply chains.
• Resilience to supply chain disruptions and climate change.

Module 9: Information Technology and Supply Chain Visibility

• Utilizing technology for supply chain visibility and data-driven decision-making.
• Farm-to-table traceability solutions.

Module 10: Future Trends and Case Studies

• Emerging trends in agricultural supply chain management.
• Real-world case studies showcasing successful supply chain optimization.

General Notes

• All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants' needs
• The participant must be conversant in English
• Presentations are well-guided, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are experts with more than 10 years of experience.
• Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with a Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
• Training will be done at the Foscore development center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer inhouse and online training on the client schedule
• Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
• The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.
• Accommodation, pickup, freight booking, and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
• Tablet and Laptops are provided to participants on request as an add-on cost to the training fee.
• One-year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
• Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount of (10% to 50%)
• Payment should be done before commence of the training or as agreed by the parties, to the FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us to prepare better for you.
• For any inquiries reach us at training@fdc-k.org or +254712260031
• Website:www.fdc-k.org