Unleash Your Team's Potential with the Global PRO Challenge
Fast-track Your Team’s SCM Skills with Unique, Hands-on Training Programs. Turn Supply Chain Challenges into Opportunities.
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Reshaping Training through Learning by Doing Discover What Our Participants Say
“This is a fantastic training program to build a value chain and customer-first mindset. Cross-functional participation helps teams to appreciate each other's roles and the true benefits of collaboration. Since the training received an excellent score from participants, we plan to cascade it further to our Supply chain leaders.
Varun Gupta, Head of Supply Chain | Centre of Excellence at Nestlé India“Completed the training and it was very successful. One of the delegates provided feedback that it was one of the most sensible and impactful sessions ever attended. Really a good product! Well done on developing it.
Andre van Eeden - Duke Corporate Education with Pepsico“This addictive game allowed us to spend unforgettable moments and to acquire knowledge that will last through time. The only regret is that it's over, because I had really grown fond of our regular interactions. We are now equipped with new tools to succeed.
Nelly Jourdren - Supply Chain Project Manager at Sephora (LVMH)“Both the participating team and the entire organization recognized that communication and good interdisciplinary knowledge of the participants are of immense importance in striving for an excellent and business efficient S&OP process.
Ewa Wawer-Modrakowska - Supply Chain Manager at Valeo Service Eastern Europe“We sell in Europe and we source from across the globe, this is an excellent platform for learning the importance of collaboration across the extended supply chain.
Peter Surtees – Director of European Supply Chain at Kimberly-Clark“The Fresh Connection was a challenging test of decision making, commercial awareness and learning agility that requires each individual to understand the impact of their role and actions on the profitability of the whole business.
Adam Lockwood - Supply Development Manager at Mars UK“The TFC business simulation is really an effective method for supply chain learning. From procurement, production, and delivery to plan; from strategy to execution, from personal development to team collaboration.
Hao Hu, Team JD.com – retail platform (Global PRO Finalist)“Participants in The Fresh Connection will be better prepared to deal with real life challenges and succeed in Agile and Changing Supply Chains.
Kevin Farrington – Change Management Expert at 3pi International“The Fresh Connection is a serious game that has added value to the GKN development program: a way to motivate teams in delivering performance using supply chain best practice out of their daily environment.
Cyril Fougerouse – Global Supply-Chain Program Manager at GKN“As a supply chain professional trainer and instructor, I was looking for something to integrate theories, best practices and personal knowledge into an immersive learning approach. The Fresh Connections offers more than my expectations in all respects. As an instructor, I can explain the abstracted idea/information vividly with the immersive learning experience to my students. I would recommend The Fresh Connection – both to the academic and the corporate!
Xiaohu (Tiger) Qiao, Certified TFC Instructor, Certified CPIM and CSCP Instructor“The Fresh Connection has enabled us to better appreciate the challenges that our customers face… It has given us insights into the different business interests that Purchasers, Operations Managers and Sales Managers have.
Jens Moeller – Senior Vice-President at UTi Automative Germany“The Fresh Connection is a very close representation of reality. Just like in their day-to-day work, our managers have to scan information and make quick decisions. In addition, I’m in no doubt that having to fulfill different roles opens people’s eyes. A sales manager who has previously had no contact with purchasing or manufacturing now understands that everything’s not only about sales. This game takes our employees out of their comfort zone.
Dean White - Talent Manager at DuPont Asia PacificWhy Choose Our Training Programs?
Create impact within your Team and across your Organization from different Perspectives
Supply Chain Management
Streamline Collaboration, Break Down Silos
Foster seamless collaboration across your organization. Transform team dynamics, drive alignment, and minimize damaging silo behaviors.
In simple terms, enable your team to work together more effectively and witness your supply chain productivity rise for tangible business results.
Master Resource Efficiency
Equip your team with key SCM skills to execute tasks with precision and speed.
Overcome resource and time constraints to enhance your supply chain’s overall productivity and performance.
Drive SCM understanding among stakeholders
Through our training, we help clarify the complexities of SCM roles. This promotes wider understanding within your organization, leading to increased support and resources for SCM tasks.
L&D Management
Strengthen Talent Retention and Recruitment
With the supply chain field becoming increasingly complex, attracting and retaining skilled professionals can be a challenge. Equip your team with sought-after SCM skills, increasing their engagement and loyalty.
Align Training with Rapidly Evolving Business Needs
Our training programs adapt to the fast-changing world of supply chain management.
We incorporate new learning technologies and methods to ensure your team stays ahead of the curve, ready to tackle new challenges.
Engage a Diverse Workforce in Continuous Learning
Implement learning that speaks to everyone. Design and implement global learning strategies that resonate across cultures and regions.
Guarantee engagement and experience a boost in continuous learning momentum across your organization.
Young Professionals
Propel Your SCM Career Forward
Advance your career by gaining hands-on experience in a risk-free virtual learning environment.
Learn from experts, master complex SCM concepts, and stand out as a valuable asset in your organization.
Accelerate Growth Despite Time Constraints
Fast-track your professional growth by mastering SCM skills quickly with training designed to condense real-world experience into a shorter timeframe.
Every minute invested will bring extensive value to your professional journey.
Enhance Your Teamwork and Communication Skills
Improve your ability to collaborate effectively with peers worldwide.
By competing and collaborating in the Global PRO Challenge training, you’ll foster invaluable teamwork and communication skills that make you a key player in your organization.
How it Works?
First Step
Inquiry & Sign up
Share your learning objectives and training needs with us.
We will tailor a training proposal that aligns perfectly with your goals.
Second Step
Training
Tailored to your objectives, your team experiences a profoundly impactful training.
Only the top performers are invited to compete in the Global PRO Final.
The Final Step
Global PRO Final
Compete among the top teams for the prestigious SCM World Champion title.
Showcase your abilities on a Global Platform and gain industry recognition.
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The Story behind the Global PRO Challenge
Every supply chain faces challenges. In each challenge, however, lies the seed of opportunity. That’s the core principle behind the Global PRO Challenge – a platform to turn supply chain complexities into stepping stones for success.
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Our motto is straightforward:
Challenges Today, Opportunities Tomorrow
Global Pro Final: the Battle for the World Champion Title
The Global PRO Challenge is just the beginning. For the elite, the journey continues in the Global PRO Final – a prestigious event that brings together the top 10% of performers from our training sessions worldwide.
The Global PRO Final is an exhilarating 1-week annual event taking place every November. Over the span of five action-packed days, finalists engage in several competitive rounds, battling for the Global Champion title.
But the Global PRO Final isn’t just about competition. It’s a vibrant learning hub, complete with insights from industry experts and discussions on pressing value chain issues.
Winner's prize
Exclusive 3-day Exposure Trip to The Netherlands
Besides recognition and eternal glory for winning the title of Global PRO Champion in Value Chain Management, the top 3 ranking teams will be awarded a unique tailor-made 3-day exposure trip to the Netherlands!
During the 3-day trip, winning teams will attend masterclasses from esteemed experts and professors in the supply chain field on the most current topics. Such as resilience, digitalization, and supply chain finance. The program includes company visits, cultural exploration of The Netherlands as well as an award ceremony!
Global PRO Final 2024 Program
Step Into the World of Supply Chain Management with The Fresh Connection
Imagine leading the turnaround of a struggling virtual company, experiencing firsthand the effects of your strategic and tactical decisions on its Value Chain.
Align, Collaborate, and Succeed
Play as the executive team of The Fresh Connection, a virtual manufacturing company on the brink of collapse. Each team member adopts a key role: supply chain, operations, sales, or purchasing.
The Fresh Connection provides a safe, interactive environment for your team to make high-stake decisions, learn from their mistakes, and reflect on their strategic choices.
