This CIPS L6M3 Strategic Supply Chain Management course provides a high-level yet practical understanding of how supply chains contribute to corporate strategy and overall business performance. Designed as a summary and insight-based guide, the course supports learners preparing for CIPS Level 6 assessments and strategic procurement roles.

Learners will explore the principles of global strategic supply chain management, focusing on how supply chains create competitive advantage across international markets. The course examines how supply chain risks—such as disruption, supplier failure, and market volatility—directly impact business continuity and corporate performance.

Key attention is given to profit leakage within supply chains, explaining why a significant percentage of organizational profit is lost through inefficiencies, poor controls, and weak supplier management. Practical approaches to identifying and reducing these leaks are discussed to support value creation.

The course also connects corporate strategy with supply chain execution, demonstrating how procurement and supply chain decisions must align with organizational objectives to deliver measurable results. This course is ideal for CIPS Level 6 candidates seeking strategic insight, exam-focused understanding, and real-world application of supply chain management concepts.