Supply Chain Management for Sports Events

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Course Overview

This 5-day intensive training course provides a deep dive into the strategic and operational aspects of supply chain management related to sports events. Participants will learn how to optimise supply chains for equipment, merchandise, concessions, and other essential resources, ensuring timely and efficient delivery for events of all sizes. The course covers strategic sourcing, inventory management, logistics optimisation, and risk mitigation, with a focus on the unique demands of the sports industry. Through interactive workshops, case studies of major sporting events, and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills to manage complex supply chains in sports events' dynamic and time-sensitive world.

Objective:

Understand supply chain management principles in the context of sports events.
Develop strategic sourcing plans for sports event resources.
Manage inventory effectively for perishable and non-perishable goods.
Optimise logistics for transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
Mitigate supply chain risks specific to sports events.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Sports Event Supply Chain Management

Introduction to Supply Chain Management in Sports Events: Unique challenges and demands.
Key components of sports event supply chains are equipment, merchandise, and concessions.
Strategic Sourcing in Sports: Supplier selection, contracts, and relationships.
Demand Forecasting for Sports Events: Predicting needs and managing fluctuations.
Practical Exercise: Analysing a sports event supply chain and identifying key challenges.

Day 2: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement in Sports

Supplier Selection and Evaluation: Criteria, processes, and best practices.
Contract Negotiation and Management: Securing favourable terms and ensuring compliance.
Global Sourcing for Sports Events: Challenges and opportunities.
Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing: Considering environmental and social impacts.

Day 3: Inventory Management and Warehousing for Sports Events

Inventory Control Techniques: ABC analysis, EOQ, and safety stock for sports goods.
Warehouse Management for Sports Events: Storage, handling, and distribution.
Perishable Goods Management: Food and beverage inventory control.
Merchandise Management: Efficient stocking and sales strategies.

Day 4: Logistics and Distribution in Sports Events

Transportation Management: Modes of transport, routing, and timing for sports equipment and goods.
Distribution Network Design: Planning efficient delivery systems for venues and retail locations.
Reverse Logistics: Managing returns and equipment disposal.
Technology in Sports Logistics: Tracking systems, inventory management software.

Day 5: Risk Management and Optimisation in Sports Event Supply Chains

Identifying Supply Chain Risks: Delays, shortages, and quality issues in sports.
Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies: Contingency planning and supply chain resilience.
Performance Measurement and Optimisation: KPIs and benchmarking.
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices: Environmental and social responsibility in sports.
Case Studies: Analysing successful and challenging sports event supply chains.
Course Review, Q&A, and Action Planning.

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Supply Chain Management for Sports Events

Duration:5 Days

date:30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025

London

$5,900

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