TRAINING COURSE ON PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

TRAINING COURSE ON PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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Organizer: KINCAID DEVELOPMENT CENTER (www.kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org)
Course fee: USD 1000

INTRODUCTION

The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Training course introduces you to the fundamental aspects of the supply chain environment, including enterprise resource planning systems and requirement systems. The connection between purchasing, vendor selection, sources of supply, and technology will also be explored in this program. The participants will gain skills on how Procurement and Supply Chain Management operate to the realization of the company’s profits. It will also help them to appropriate mangers of the procurement process.

The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. The course instructor will provide individualised feedback where appropriate. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.

 

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the participant should be able to;

· Understand the basics of purchasing and the purchasing environment.

· Assess the various approaches, tools, and strategies used in negotiations.

· Comprehend the marketing management and the strategies involved in developing a marketing plan.

· Familiarize with subjects in the field of price and cost analysis from a purchasing and production perspective.

· Use excel and access/SQL in procurement, logistics and supply chain management

· Promote recognition and acceptance of professional status for certified people involved in purchasing and supply chain operations among other areas of business management.

· Develop performance standards and operational guidelines; which can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing and supply chain.

· Know the 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.

 

DURATION

This course will approximately take 5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course targets 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

TOPIC 1:

· Introduction to Purchasing and supply chain management

· Importance of purchasing

· Purchasing Administration

· Objective of purchasing

· Evaluation of performance of purchasing executive

· Location of purchase department

· Acquisition of Goods and Services

· Importance of purchasing Function

TOPIC 2:

· The principles and rights of purchasing

· The Six Rs.

· Selection of the source of supply.

· Factors guiding the selection

· Determining the purchase price

· Determinates of purchase

· Price forecasting

· Techniques of price forecasting A. Thumb rule technique B. Extrapolation techniques

· Purchase budget

· The purchase procedure

· Purchasing system

TOPIC 3:

· Introduction and Overview

· The Procurement Process

· Elements of Supplier Selection

· Supplier Evaluation

· The Bidding Process

· Supplier Contracting

· Contract Principles

· Contract Drafting

· Contract Drafting

· Types of Purchasing Contracts

TOPIC 4:

· Negotiation

· Negotiating Strategies

· Steps in Negotiating

· Tools in Negotiating

· Types of Negotiations

TOPIC 5:

· Price and Cost Analysis

· Pricing Evaluation

· Price Analysis

· Timing and Outsourcing

· Legal Aspects of Contracts

· What is a Contract?

· Elements of a Contract

· Duties and Obligations to a contract

· Legal execution of a contract

· Stores management

· Flight management

· Asset Management

 

GENERAL NOTES

· The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

· The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

· Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.

· The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

· All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

· Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: [email protected] or Tel: +254 724592901

· This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

 

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to [email protected]

 

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to [email protected]