RM6102
Approved provider
Ofsted
Good provider
Since 1984
Part of GB Global
Level 3 to degree
Apprenticeship programmes
RM6102 Government-approved apprenticeship training for Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply Chain Academy is an approved provider on the RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace. RM6102 provides central government departments, agencies, wider public-sector organisations, including NHS bodies and defence, with a compliant route to procure apprenticeship training and related services. The marketplace enables organisations to identify suitable approved providers and use apprenticeship funding to support workforce development and long-term capability building.
Apprenticeship Programmes Available
We are here to develop capability at every stage of the supply chain career pathway.
Through RM6102, eligible public-sector organisations can access Supply Chain Academy’s specialist apprenticeship programmes, subject to the applicable RM6102 service scope and procurement process.
Specialist Supporting Public-Sector Workforce Challenges
Public-sector supply chains operate in an increasingly complex environment. Organisations need people who can manage cost, service, risk, resilience, sustainability, technology and changing stakeholder requirements – often simultaneously.
As a RM6102 approved provider, Supply Chain Academy can support organisations in addressing key workforce priorities:
Skills shortages
Build specialist capability across supply chain, procurement, logistics, planning and operations.
Succession Planning
Create structured development pathways for future specialists, managers and strategic leaders.
Workforce Retention
Invest in meaningful, recognised professional development that supports employee progression.
Operational Performance
Use work-based learning to address real operational challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
Supply Chain Resilience
Develop the knowledge required to identify risk, respond to disruption and strengthen supply chain continuity.
Digital Transformation
Build digital awareness and leadership capability as technology reshapes supply chain operations.
Sustainability
Develop the skills needed to integrate sustainability into supply chain strategy, operations and decision-making.
Leadership Capability
Develop leaders who can connect operational performance with wider organisational strategy.
Build public sector supply chain leaders of tomorrow
Supply Chain & Procurement Practitioner Diploma Apprenticeship (Level 3)
A practical apprenticeship designed for employees developing their capability across supply chain and procurement.
Learners develop knowledge and skills across areas including procurement, customer service, supply chain risk, forecasting, production planning, distribution, data, continuous improvement and responding to change. The programme combines structured learning with workplace activity and a business improvement project.
Ideal for: Early-career employees, existing operational teams and employees moving into supply chain or procurement roles.
BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Supply Chain Leadership – Leeds Trinity University
A degree-level pathway designed to develop strategic supply chain leaders with the knowledge, commercial awareness and leadership capability to manage increasingly complex supply chain environments.
Delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, the programme combines academic learning with workplace projects and practical application. Core areas include supply chain operations, strategy and planning, demand forecasting, network design, logistics, inventory, technology, global trade, sustainability, finance, and leadership.
Ideal for: Experienced supply chain professionals, high-potential employees and future strategic leaders.
BSc (Hons) Leading Digital Transformation for Sustainable Supply Chains – University of West London
A specialist degree apprenticeship focused on the future of supply chain leadership, combining strategic supply chain management with digital transformation and sustainability.
Accredited by the University of West London, the programme covers areas including capacity planning, forecasting and procurement, warehousing and inventory, project management, geopolitical challenges, digital transformation, financial analysis and sustainable supply chain optimisation.
Ideal for: Organisations developing digitally capable, sustainability-focused supply chain leaders and preparing their workforce for future operating models.
Specialist Supply Chain & Logistics Expertise
Supply Chain Academy builds training around the realities of modern supply chains.
We are a business-led organisation and part of the award-winning GB Global Group, established in 1984 and one of the UK’s leading privately owned supply chain and global trade management organisations.
GB Global brings together specialist businesses across supply chain, logistics, freight, warehousing, technology, global trade and government and defence. This provides us with real-world industry expertise and insight across the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring our approach is practical, commercially focused and grounded in the challenges businesses face every day.
This creates tangible value for both the individual and the organisation – developing capability, improving performance and building the supply chain leaders of tomorrow.
Under RM6102, our expertise spans the full supply chain ecosystem, including:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics & Operations
- Procurement & Commercial Operations
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Transport & Freight
- Inventory & Planning
- Demand Forecasting
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Leadership & Management
- Digital Supply Chains
- Sustainability
- Risk, Resilience & Compliance
- Public-Sector & Defence Supply Chains
Learning That Delivers Business Value
Supply Chain Academy’s apprenticeship model is built around the principle that learning should translate into practical workplace impact. We champion work-based development, not learning in isolation.
Learners apply new knowledge to real operational challenges, supported by experienced tutors, performance coaching, structured learning and work-based projects. This creates an opportunity for organisations to develop their people while simultaneously addressing genuine business priorities.
This approach can help organisations:
Develop capability
Build practical skills within supply chain, procurement, logistics and operations teams.
Improve performance
Apply learning directly to productivity, efficiency, service and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strengthen leadership
Develop confident managers and strategic leaders who understand the complete supply chain.
Build internal talent
Create structured progression routes for employees at different stages of their careers.
Support succession planning
Develop the next generation of specialists, managers and senior supply chain leaders.
Improve retention and engagement
Give employees recognised development opportunities and a clear pathway for career progression.
Why should you select Supply Chain Academy?
RM6102 approved. Supply chain expertise. Practical learning. Organisational impact.
Supply Chain Specialists
Supply chain is our core discipline. Our programmes are built around the realities of modern supply chain and logistics environments.
Business-Led Learning
We work with employers to create flexible, responsive learning solutions that align development with operational and strategic objectives. We work closely with employers to create flexible, responsive learning solutions that align development with operational and strategic objectives. Our established SCA Employer Board provides an important link to industry, helping ensure our programmes remain relevant, practical and responsive to the evolving needs of employers and the supply chain sector.
Industry Experience
Our tutors and learning teams bring practical supply chain experience into the classroom, helping learners connect theory with real-world application.
Academic Partnerships
As well as delivering our own apprenticeships, we work with established academic institutions to connect industry expertise with recognised qualifications, including degree-level apprenticeship programmes delivered with Leeds Trinity University and the University of West London.
Proven Track Record
Supply Chain Academy has supported learners from major organisations across sectors including logistics, retail, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, technology and manufacturing. Examples include:
- Airbus
- Alliance Pharma
- Aspire Pharma
- AstraZeneca
- BAE Systems
- Duracell
- PepsiCo
and more.
Accessing Supply Chain Academy Through RM6102
A straightforward route to specialist apprenticeship training
Eligible public-sector organisations can access apprenticeship training through the RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace.
RM6102 provides a marketplace through which buyers can identify relevant approved suppliers, review supplier information and pricing, and use either the rapid award or further competition route in accordance with the agreement and their procurement requirements.
The marketplace provides:
- A compliant route to procure apprenticeship training
- Access to approved apprenticeship training providers
- A structured supplier selection process
- Flexibility to identify training aligned with organisational requirements
- A route for eligible organisations to use apprenticeship levy funding
- Access to a broad range of apprenticeship standards
- Options for local, regional and national delivery
Supply Chain Academy can support your organisation from initial workforce requirement through to programme selection and learner development.
From Workforce Need to Supply Chain Capability
The right programme for the right people.
Whether you are looking to develop frontline capability, strengthen management teams or build your next generation of strategic supply chain leaders, we can help identify the most appropriate development pathway.
Understand
We explore your organisation, workforce priorities and supply chain challenges.
Identify
We identify the appropriate apprenticeship level and programme for your people.
Develop
Learners combine structured training with practical workplace application.
Apply
Learning is used to address real organisational challenges and improvement opportunities.
Progress
Employees build recognised skills and qualifications while creating a pathway towards greater responsibility.
Build Your Supply Chain Capability
Talk to us today
Whether you are planning a new apprenticeship programme, developing existing employees or looking to strengthen supply chain leadership capability, our team can help you identify the most suitable programme for your organisation or provide advice on supporting you with links to our partners.
RM6102 approved: Develop the people who keep your supply chain moving.
info@supplychainacademy.org.uk
01708 259 450