Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course

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Introduction

The development and implementation of strategic on acquisition of all materials, goods, equipment and services has become a critical issue in all organizations wishing to reduce operating cost while improving quality and productivity. This course will introduce participants to the fundamental aspects of the supply chain environment, including enterprise resource planning systems and requirement systems. The interrelationships between purchasing, vendor selection, sources of supply, and technology will also be explored in this program. The focus is on management and the skills and resources for a successful manager

Duration

5 days.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Establish the mission, vision, and knowledge needed to successfully implement the processes and methods needed to reach best performance
• Explaining what procurement and supply chain management are fundamentally about so that participants are able to apply key techniques in controlling cost, time and the movement of goods and materials to customers and users
• Be familiar with the basics of purchasing and the purchasing environment.
• Have an understanding of the various approaches, tools, and strategies used in negotiations.
• Learn the entrepreneurship and pricing scenarios
• Understand the marketing management and the strategies involved in developing a marketing plan.
• Become aware of the subjects in the field of price and cost analysis from a purchasing and production perspective.
• Be able to promote recognition and acceptance of professional status for certified people involved in purchasing and supply chain operations among other areas of business management.
• Be able to develop performance standards and operational guidelines; which can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing and supply chain.
• Be able to develop and live by a code of ethical standards for purchasing and supply chain operations under which modern business practices might be more clearly understood and favorably accepted by the public in general.
• Increase in personal confidence, satisfaction, and pride from direct involvement in purchasing and supply chain operations.

Who Should Attend

This program is intended for anyone currently working in, or planning to work in, procurement management, supply management, a purchasing department, or any other area involved with procurement or supply.

Course Outline

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