Strategic Leadership
Business Intelligence

An in-person P.Log certification program held over two 3-day sessions in Toronto.

In this exclusive program, you'll join other industry professionals to dive deep into the critical challenges businesses face today. With the reality of political instability, inflation, and rapid change, it’s essential for supply chain professionals to reassess key topics like globalization, the impact of technology, and sustainability.

Broaden your perspective and gain valuable insights to navigate uncertainty and build resilience in your organization. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of these forward-thinking conversations.

Sessions

To earn the P.Log Designation, you must complete both sessions 1 & 2.
They can be taken in any order.
They must both be completed within one year.

  • SESSION 1 - GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS

    Sessions Available in 2025

    May 7 - 9, 2025 -- SOLD OUT
    or
    Oct 22 - 24, 2025

    No pre-work is required for Session 1.

  • SESSION 2 - LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

    Sessions Available in 2025

    Jun 11 - 13, 2025
    or
    Nov 26 - 28, 2025

    Pre-work is required for Session 2 and will be made
    available two weeks prior to the session.

REGISTRATION

What You'll Do:

The program is split into two three-day sessions. [Attending both sessions is mandatory to earn the P.Log.]

Both sessions include facilitator presentations, team exercises and peer discussions.

Session 2 includes independent pre-work on a case, completing exercises that will be the basis of discussions at the Session. Pre-work is provided two weeks prior to the session.

After session 2, you will complete your final report and create a scenario plan for the case. Frameworks are provided to help guide your work for the case analysis and final report.

Frequently Asked Questions

PROGRAM CONTENT

SESSION 1: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS

DAY 1: LEARNING | Changing paradigms
  • Topic 1: Critical Issues
  • Topic 2: SCL Fundamentals
  • Topic 3: SCL Differentiation
DAY 2: THINKING | Where ideas come from
  • Topic 1: SCL Complexity - Pursuit of Excellence
  • Topic 2: Globalization and International Trade
  • Topic 3: International Trade Management
DAY 3: MOTIVATING | What motivates us
  • Topic 1: Value Creation - A Strategic Point of View
  • Topic 2: Competitive Advantage - Risk & Resilience
  • Topic 3: Clusters & Stakeholders

CASEWORK

Case analysis of Zara and the Fast Fashion Supply Chain.

A spectrum of tools and applications, ranging

  • from reducing and managing resources used by organizations (Optimization),
  • to implementing and applying additional resources and strategies in organizations (Sustaining),
  • to re-organizing resources used by organizations in a new way (Breakthrough),
  • to completely changing the values and economics of an organization’s entire business (Disruption)

Your analysis tools include (1) Value Chain Analysis (2) Market Differentiation (3) Penta-star (4) PESTLE

SESSION 2: LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

DAY 1: WORKING | Re-imagining work
  • Topic 1: Change - challenge, strategy, process, resistance, leading
  • Topic 2: Complexity - dynamics, issues, excellence, global realities
  • Topic 3: Professionalism, community of interest
DAY 2: PERSUADING | Science of Persuasion
  • Topic 1: Leading in context - the geography of globalization
  • Topic 2: Leading - external mindset and community co-creation
  • Topic 3: Developing talent, hiring talent
DAY 3: SUCCEEDING | Communicating S.U.C.C.E.S.
  • Topic 1: Leading strategically - innovation of the disruptor mindset
  • Topic 2: Leading - an invitation to greatness
  • Topic 3: Scenario planning, case analysis

CASE REPORT

Your final report will use your business case analysis to create a scenario plan for the future, projecting options to deal with multiple future issues [Scenario Planning].

Your framework will include mapping the challenge and scope, identifying stakeholders and drivers, conducting a risk analysis and an impact analysis.

Learning Objectives

This program covers critical issues facing businesses-at-large and supply chains in particular. The acronym VUCA we see everywhere to describe the business landscape IS the reality: volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity.

Logistics & Supply Chain professionals need to equip themselves with a deep understanding of the issues affecting supply chains today, and the potential impact on the next 10 years.

The interactive group environment contributes to generating ideas and solutions for common supply chain woes. You also walk away with a ready-to-use template of analytical tools and a scenario plan that can be applied to your workplace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Registration Deadlines

Session 1: May 7 - 9, 2025 -- Register by April 30, 2025

Session 2: Jun 11 - 13, 2025 -- Register by May 28, 2025

Session 1: Oct 22 - 24, 2025 -- Register by October 15, 2025

Session 2: Nov 26 - 28, 2025 -- Register by November 12, 2025

*** Registering after the deadline has passed? We may still be able to accommodate you.
Contact us at loginfo@loginstitute.ca or use the form at the end of this page.

After you Register

You'll receive a confirmation of your enrollment.

  • Keep an eye on your junk folder in case your email settings block the emails.

An official receipt will be issued for income tax purposes.

Time Commitment

  • Two 3-day sessions, both mandatory to attend (full day with breaks)
  • Casework to be completed before session 2: 16-20 hours of work
  • Final report to be submitted within two weeks of Session 2: 6-8 hours of work

Certification Requirements

  • attend and fully participate in both sessions
  • submit case analysis by deadline (before session 2)
  • submit case report by deadline
  • minimum 5 years overall business experience required (at the time of completion; experience acquired while taking the program will be accepted).
  • You will be asked to submit your résumé or a public profile (such as LinkedIn) to provide these details.

On site arrangements

The building has free parking (limited), and the Leadership Centre has free wifi.

Breaks are included during the day, with a light breakfast (muffins etc), refreshments and a working lunch provided. We will work with your dietary restrictions, and basic office-kitchen amenities are available for those opting out of catering.

Additional questions?