EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN DISTRIBUTION SUPPLY CHAIN MODELS

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Program Overview

This certificate explores the evolving landscape of retail supply chains, with a special focus on omnichannel strategies and the unique context of food distribution in Africa. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the structural transformations in the retail industry, including the rise of e-commerce, multi- and omni-channel models, and collaborative planning frameworks such as CPFR.

Additionally, the program addresses the role of digitalization, delivery systems, and returns management in shaping a seamless customer experience. A dedicated module focuses on the African retail and food distribution sector, examining local consumption behaviors, supply-demand alignment, and waste reduction challenges.

This certificate is ideal for those seeking to adapt global supply chain best practices to local realities and emerging markets.

LOCATION

Africa Business School, UM6P Campus, Rabat

LANGUAGE

French

DURATION

4 days (1 module per month)

INTAKE

11/26/2025

SELECTION PROCESS

CV + Cover Letter

Target Audience

Retail Supply Chain Professionals

Category Managers and Retail Operations Leaders

Digital Transformation Managers

Professionals in African Retail and Agrifood Sectors

Policy Makers and NGO Project Managers

Logistics and E-commerce Entrepreneurs

Consultants and Analysts

What Makes This Program Unique?

Adapt to the changing dynamics of global and regional retail with a deep dive into modern distribution strategies.

This certificate focuses on supply chain approaches for retail, omnichannel logistics, and food distribution — especially in emerging markets. You’ll learn to manage inventory, reverse logistics, last-mile delivery, and e-commerce integration while tailoring strategies to local consumption and waste challenges.

What Will You Gain?

Strategic Supply Chain Design

Capability to design and execute SC models that deliver measurable business value

S&OP Implementation

Tools to lead S&OP implementation and digital SCM transformation

Sustainable Supply Chains

Techniques to build inclusive and sustainable supply chains for future readiness

Program Structure

1

MODULE 1

RETAIL BUSINESS AND ROLES OF SCM (2 DAYS)

  • The evolution of the retail forms and formats
  • From a dominant channel to the multi-channel and to the omni-channel
  • Focus on e-commerce
  • The notion of route-to-markets
  • The SC models from the producer to the consumer (governance, inventories, costs and information flows) and the level of cooperation between the stakeholders within the value network
  • Focus on CPFR

2

MODULE 2

SCM AND OMNICHANNEL

  • The leverage of digitalization
  • Consequences on the stock management, the demand and the supply planning
  • Delivery Policies and Fulfillment Systems
  • Returns Management and After-Sales Service

3

MODULE 3

DISTRIBUTION IN AFRICA

  • The specific forms of retail in Africa: opportunities and challenges
  • Supply – demand matching
  • The problem of waste

4

MODULE 4

SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN

  • Risk analysis and business continuity plan (solutions for a resilient SC)
  • Inclusive SC models
  • Green SCs and decarbonization

Program Brochure

Get comprehensive details about our Retail Supply Chain Management program, including curriculum details, faculty profiles, admission requirements, and more in our detailed program brochure.

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