Global Supply Chain Logistics & Strategic Leadership
A P.Log certification program designed for senior professionals responsible for decision-making in complex operational environments.
This program gives you the space to step out of day-to-day execution and examine the forces shaping your business. Geopolitical volatility, inflation, shifting trade dynamics, and ongoing disruption aren’t abstract concepts. They’re actively redefining how decisions get made and where value is created.
This program is designed to challenge and refine how you think about those realities: globalization, value creation, and stakeholder alignment under pressure. Not in theory, but in the context of the decisions you’re already responsible for.
You’ll engage with peers operating under similar constraints, while focusing on what matters most — strengthening your judgment, sharpening your perspective, and increasing your effectiveness in uncertain environments.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A blended P.Log certification program designed for senior professionals in global supply chain logistics, operations, and strategic leadership roles.
Format
Blended delivery:
- Online pre-work
- 3-day in-person session in Toronto
- Post-program applied casework
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WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
Professionals responsible for decisions where structure, uncertainty, and trade-offs directly impact business outcomes.
For example, professionals working in:
- Supply chain and logistics leadership roles
- Operations and network planning
- Procurement and sourcing strategy
- Cross-functional business leadership roles impacted by global supply chain performance
PROGRAM FORMAT & TIMELINES
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PRE-WORK
Opens: 2 weeks prior (online)
Participants complete structured learning materials and two case studies prior to the in-person session. -
IN-PERSON SESSION
Dates: September 2026 Dates TBD (Toronto)
A three-day immersive session focused on applied frameworks, peer discussion, and decision-making under real-world constraints. -
POST-PROGRAM WORK
Deadline: two weeks after session (online)
Participants complete an applied case analysis report to demonstrate synthesis of learning and qualify for certification.
CASE STUDIES
Before the in-person session, participants analyze two real-world cases to evaluate structure,
strategy, and external pressures shaping performance.
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CASE 1 | Zara's Cube Facility & Supply Chain
How vertical integration and supply chain design became a competitive advantage in fast fashion.
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CASE 2 | Fast Fashion Industry Analysis
The structural forces, trade-offs, and global pressures reshaping an entire industry.
THREE DAYS OF CONTENT
DAY 1: STRUCTURE
Understanding the System You’re Operating In
Why do organizations within the same industry produce vastly different outcomes? The answer lies in structure — not just internal design, but the external forces shaping it.
This session examines how global trade, industry architecture, and competitive positioning define the constraints and opportunities your organization faces. It equips leaders to diagnose whether their current operating model is aligned with the realities of the market — and where it is not.
Focus Areas:
- Industry structure and operating models
- Globalization and international trade dynamics
- Strategic differentiation in mature and competitive markets
DAY 2: STRATEGY
From Functional Excellence to Enterprise Impact
Execution without strategic alignment creates noise, not results. Senior leaders must understand where and how value is truly created — and how to position the organization to capture it.
This session reframes strategy as a set of deliberate choices under constraint. It explores how competitive advantage is built and sustained, and how disruption can be leveraged — not reacted to — by those who understand underlying system dynamics.
Focus Areas:
- Value creation and capture mechanisms
- Competitive advantage and positioning
- The interplay between disruption, strategy, and operating systems
DAY 3: LEADERSHIP
Influence at the Point of Decision
At senior levels, leadership is less about authority and more about influence — particularly in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
This session focuses on how leaders shape decisions across functions, align stakeholders with competing priorities, and build credibility in moments that carry disproportionate impact. The emphasis is on practical leadership under pressure — where careers and outcomes are defined.
Focus Areas:
- Stakeholder alignment and cross-functional leadership
- Navigating critical, high-impact decisions
- Building trust and influence in complex organizations
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CERTIFICATION OUTCOME
Upon successful completion of:
- Online pre-work
- 3-day in-person session
- Post-program case analysis
participants earn the P.Log. (Professional Logistician) designation.
P.Log designation holders completing this program will also meet recertification requirements for two years.
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PROGRAM FEE
$4,000 + tax
Includes:
- All program materials
- Lunch and refreshments
LIMITED SEATS
Enrollment is first-come, first-served due to limited cohort size.
Strategic Leadership Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Time Commitment
Five weeks:
- Weeks 1 & 2: online prep-work, approximately 20 hours
- Week 3: three days in-person in Toronto
- weeks 4 & 5: post session applied work, approximately 6-8 hours
3-day session:
- 8:30 am - 4 pm, with breaks
After you Register
You'll receive a confirmation of your enrollment.
On the date pre-work opens (see above), you'll receive an access email for your e-learning account.
- 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.
Certification Requirements
- complete pre-work, attend 3-day session with full interaction and participation, and submit post-session case analysis by deadline.
- minimum 5 years overall business experience required
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.