Global Logistics Strategy

60 hours

Level 6

CIPS — Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

english

Course Overview

Logistics at the global strategic level. Covers the strategic implications of globalisation (centralised vs regionalised inventory, multi-mode freight, extended pipelines), the governance of global supply chains (international legal systems, jurisdictions), and the rise of reverse logistics as a strategic concern.

What you will learn

Assess the strategic trade-offs of centralised vs regionalised global inventory holdings
Design a global logistics network using 3PL/4PL and OEM relationships
Navigate international legal systems and jurisdictions in cross-border procurement disputes
Build reverse logistics into a global supply chain strategy as part of the circular economy

Course Details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. For procurement leaders with global logistics responsibility. You'll cover the strategic challenges of globalisation (centralised vs regionalised inventory, multi-mode freight, extended pipelines, location analysis), the structure of global logistics and supply chain networks (3PL/4PL, OEM influence, reconfiguration), the legal and governance dimensions of global supply chains (international courts, jurisdiction, shipment law), and the rising importance of reverse logistics in the circular economy.

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Last updated May 17, 2026

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