Design Supply Chains That Thrive Through Uncertainty
Move beyond reactive management to strategic design. Build resilient international networks that adapt to disruptions while maintaining efficiency and profitability.
Return to HomeWhat This Course Delivers
You'll develop the capability to design and manage international supply networks with confidence, making strategic decisions that balance cost, risk, and service requirements.
Strategic Network Design Skills
You'll learn to evaluate and configure supply chain networks that align with your organization's objectives, considering factors like lead times, costs, and regional requirements.
Risk Management Confidence
Develop frameworks for identifying vulnerabilities, assessing potential impacts, and implementing mitigation strategies that protect operations without excessive costs.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Gain comfort using analytics and simulation tools to evaluate alternatives, forecast performance, and justify recommendations to stakeholders with clear evidence.
Practical Implementation Knowledge
Beyond theory, you'll understand how to navigate trade regulations, work with suppliers across cultures, and manage the complexities of international logistics operations.
We Recognize What You're Dealing With
Managing international supply chains presents challenges that can feel overwhelming, especially when disruptions seem constant and solutions unclear.
Vulnerability to Disruptions
Whether it's regional conflicts, natural events, or supplier failures, disruptions expose weaknesses in your network. You need strategies that maintain operations even when conditions change unexpectedly.
Complexity of International Operations
Coordinating across time zones, navigating different regulations, managing currency fluctuations, and working with diverse suppliers creates layers of complexity that traditional approaches struggle to address effectively.
Balancing Cost and Resilience
Pressure to minimize costs conflicts with the need for backup suppliers and safety stock. Finding the right balance requires understanding trade-offs and being able to quantify risks in business terms.
Keeping Up with Changes
Sustainability requirements, digital tools, changing trade policies, and shifting customer expectations mean yesterday's best practices may not serve today's needs. You need current knowledge to stay relevant.
Our Approach to Building Your Capabilities
This course combines strategic frameworks with practical application, helping you develop skills through real-world scenarios and industry-standard tools.
What Makes This Different
Rather than memorizing theories, you'll work through actual supply chain challenges using professional simulation software. Each module builds on previous learning, creating integrated understanding of how strategic decisions affect real operations.
Simulation-Based Learning
Test strategies in virtual environments before applying them to actual operations, seeing consequences of decisions without real-world risks.
Case Study Analysis
Examine how companies navigated disruptions, redesigned networks, and balanced competing priorities in real situations.
Strategic Frameworks
Learn structured approaches to network design, supplier evaluation, and risk assessment that guide decision-making.
Quantitative Analysis
Develop comfort with data analysis, cost modeling, and performance metrics that support evidence-based choices.
Industry Perspectives
Gain insights from professionals working in international logistics, understanding current practices and emerging trends.
Your Learning Journey
Over ten weeks, you'll progress through carefully structured modules that build your capabilities systematically while allowing flexibility to explore areas most relevant to your work.
Foundation and Assessment
Start by understanding strategic supply chain concepts and assessing your current knowledge. You'll learn to evaluate supply chain configurations and identify improvement opportunities.
Network Design and Optimization
Develop skills in configuring supply chain networks, evaluating location decisions, and optimizing flows. You'll work with modeling tools to test different configurations and understand trade-offs.
Risk Management and Resilience
Learn to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Through scenario analysis, you'll practice responding to disruptions while maintaining operations.
International Trade and Compliance
Navigate regulations, customs procedures, and trade agreements. You'll understand Incoterms, documentation requirements, and how to structure international transactions effectively.
Integration and Application
Complete a comprehensive project applying everything learned. You'll design a supply chain solution for a realistic scenario, present your approach, and receive feedback from instructors.
What to Expect Each Week
Evening sessions twice weekly at our Tokyo location, scheduled to accommodate working professionals
Independent study using online materials and simulation software, approximately four hours per week
Practical exercises and case analysis to apply concepts to real situations
Instructor support through discussion forums and office hours for questions
Your Investment in Professional Development
We believe in transparent pricing that reflects the value you receive. Here's what your investment includes.
¥195,000
Ten-week strategic program
Complete Course Materials
Access to all learning resources, case studies, reference materials, and online content for the duration of the program and six months beyond.
Simulation Software License
Professional supply chain modeling and simulation software access throughout the course, allowing you to practice design and analysis techniques.
Expert Instruction
Twenty sessions with experienced supply chain professionals who bring real-world insights and practical knowledge to each topic.
Industry Case Studies
Real company scenarios and partnerships that provide context for learning and expose you to actual supply chain challenges and solutions.
Certificate of Completion
Professional certification documenting your achievement and the skills developed, recognized by logistics and supply chain organizations.
Professional Network Access
Connection to our community of supply chain professionals and alumni, creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Flexible Payment Options
We offer payment plans to make professional development more accessible. You can divide the course fee into three monthly installments of ¥65,000, allowing you to spread the investment over the program duration.
How We Measure Progress and Results
Your development is tracked through practical demonstrations of capability, not just tests. Here's how we assess learning and ensure you're gaining applicable skills.
Our Assessment Approach
Simulation Performance
Your ability to configure networks, respond to disruptions, and optimize operations is evaluated through simulation exercises that mirror real supply chain challenges.
Case Analysis Quality
We evaluate how thoroughly you analyze situations, consider alternatives, and justify recommendations based on data and strategic principles.
Final Project Presentation
Your comprehensive project demonstrates integration of concepts and ability to develop practical solutions for complex supply chain scenarios.
Realistic Timeline
Meaningful capability development takes time. Most participants notice improved confidence in strategic discussions within four weeks, with more substantial skill growth becoming apparent as they complete simulation exercises and case work.
By program completion, you'll have a portfolio of work demonstrating your analytical capabilities and strategic thinking that you can reference in professional contexts.
Ongoing Support
Learning continues beyond the ten weeks. Alumni maintain access to our professional community, periodic workshops, and updates on industry developments.
You're also welcome to reach out to instructors with questions as you apply concepts in your work, helping bridge the gap between learning and implementation.
Our Commitment to Your Success
We want you to feel confident in your decision to invest in this course. Here's what we offer to reduce any concerns.
First Week Satisfaction Review
After attending the first week of sessions, if you feel the course doesn't meet your expectations or isn't the right fit for your needs, you can withdraw with a full refund. We want participants who are genuinely engaged and see value in the approach.
This policy gives you time to experience our methodology, meet the instructors, and determine whether the course aligns with your learning preferences and professional goals without financial risk.
Transparent Communication
Before enrollment, we'll discuss the course content, time commitment, and expected outcomes honestly so you can make an informed decision. We don't make promises we can't keep.
Individual Attention
Class sizes are kept small to ensure instructors can provide personalized feedback and support. You're not just a number in a large lecture hall.
No-Obligation Consultation
Before you commit, we offer a conversation to understand your background and goals, ensuring this course is genuinely a good fit for what you're trying to achieve.
Practical Focus
Every concept is connected to real applications. If something seems theoretical or disconnected from practice, we encourage you to raise this concern so we can provide better context.
Ready to Move Forward?
Taking the next step is straightforward and involves no pressure. Here's how to proceed if you'd like to explore this opportunity further.
Initial Discussion
Reach out through our contact form or call our office. We'll arrange a conversation at your convenience to understand your background, current role, and what you hope to gain from the course. This helps us determine if it's a good match.
Course Information Review
We'll provide detailed information about the curriculum, schedule, materials, and expectations. You'll have time to review everything and ask questions before making any commitment. There's no rush.
Enrollment When Ready
If you decide the course aligns with your goals, we'll guide you through enrollment, handle any administrative details, and ensure you're prepared for the first session. You'll receive all necessary materials and access credentials before the course begins.
Questions Before Deciding?
It's completely normal to have questions or concerns before enrolling in professional development. We're happy to address them in a relaxed conversation with no expectation that you'll commit immediately.
Our next cohort begins on January 14, 2026. Enrollment closes on January 7, 2026 to allow preparation time.
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