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Operations Strategy & Competitive Manufacturing

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Operations Strategy & Competitive Manufacturing

Aligning Production with Business Advantage

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Feb 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
01 - 05 Jun 2026 London $ 5,950
28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 Geneva $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 Amsterdam $ 5,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

In a global economy defined by volatility, disruption, and relentless competition, manufacturing operations cannot be managed in isolation. They must be tightly aligned with the overall business strategy to ensure cost efficiency, speed, flexibility, and long-term competitive advantage. Operations strategy provides the framework for making critical decisions on capacity, technology, outsourcing, location, and process design — choices that directly determine whether a company thrives or falls behind.

This Operations Strategy & Competitive Manufacturing training course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to design and execute operations strategies that strengthen competitiveness. It blends strategic thinking with practical analysis to help delegates evaluate trade-offs, optimise resources, and align operational capabilities with customer and market needs.

Delegates will explore global best practices, from lean operations and agile manufacturing to digital transformation and sustainability. They will also learn how to position operations as a driver of innovation, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

By the end of this GLOMACS Operations Strategy & Competitive Manufacturing training course, participants will return with the insights, frameworks, and action plans to transform operations into a source of lasting competitive advantage.

Objectives

  • Explain the role of operations strategy in overall business success.
  • Analyse strategic choices in capacity, technology, and outsourcing.
  • Evaluate the alignment between operations and competitive priorities.
  • Apply frameworks to optimise cost, quality, speed, flexibility, and innovation.
  • Develop and implement an operations strategy roadmap.

Training Methodology

The training course combines strategic models, interactive discussions, group exercises, and scenario planning. Delegates will apply real-world frameworks to design and evaluate operations strategies for their organisations.

Organisational Impact

  • Stronger alignment of operations with business goals.
  • Enhanced decision-making in capacity, technology, and sourcing.
  • Improved ability to respond to competitive pressures.
  • Increased agility, profitability, and customer value.
  • A roadmap for long-term operational excellence.

Personal Impact

  • Improved strategic and analytical skills.
  • Greater confidence in making high-impact operational decisions.
  • Broader understanding of global manufacturing competitiveness.
  • Enhanced leadership capability in operations and strategy.
  • Recognition as a strategic thinker in manufacturing.

Who should Attend?

  • Senior operations and manufacturing managers
  • Strategic planners and business development leaders
  • Supply chain and logistics managers
  • Industrial and process engineers in leadership roles
  • Executives seeking to align operations with strategy
Course Outline
Day 1

Foundations of Operations Strategy

  • Defining operations strategy and its role in competitiveness
  • Key dimensions: cost, quality, speed, flexibility, innovation
  • The link between corporate, business, and operations strategy
  • Understanding trade-offs and strategic alignment
  • Global manufacturing trends and challenges    
Day 2

Strategic Capacity and Location Decisions

  • Capacity planning and scaling strategies
  • Globalisation and facility location analysis
  • Outsourcing vs in-house: strategic considerations
  • Balancing efficiency and responsiveness
  • Evaluating long-term capacity investments    
Day 3

Technology and Process Design

  • Selecting appropriate process technologies
  • Automation and advanced manufacturing systems
  • Product–process alignment and innovation
  • Process layout and flow optimisation
  • Case examples of strategic technology adoption    
Day 4

Competitive Advantage Through Operations

  • Lean, agile, and hybrid strategies
  • Supply chain strategy and integration
  • Sustainability and green operations as a competitive edge
  • Risk and resilience in global operations
  • Benchmarking against world-class manufacturers    
Day 5

Strategy Execution and Roadmap

  • Linking operations metrics to strategic goals
  • Managing change and stakeholder engagement
  • Building capabilities and organisational culture
  • Monitoring performance and continuous improvement
  • Developing an operations strategy roadmap for delegates’ organisations    
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

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