Inbound Logistics and Supplier Delivery Performance Management
The reliability of inbound deliveries shapes production schedules, stock levels and customer promises, yet inbound logistics often gets less attention than outbound distribution in African supply chains. This course helps teams control the flow of goods from suppliers, measure on time in full performance, and collaborate with suppliers to fix delivery problems at source. Delegates learn to turn erratic inbound flows into a dependable pipeline.
What you will be able to do
Map the inbound logistics flow from supplier despatch to receipt.
Design inbound scheduling and delivery windows that reduce congestion.
Measure supplier on time in full and delivery accuracy.
Diagnose and resolve recurring inbound delivery failures.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve delivery reliability.
Coordinate inbound freight, receiving and put away efficiently.
Course outline
01Inbound Logistics Flow and Roles
02Delivery Scheduling and Booking Windows
03Measuring On Time In Full Performance
04Diagnosing Inbound Delivery Failures
05Supplier Collaboration for Reliability
06Coordinating Freight, Receiving and Put Away
Who should attend
This course suits supply chain officers, buyers, warehouse receiving staff and logistics coordinators responsible for goods arriving from suppliers.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Online
3
US$900
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.