The development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the acquisition of all materials, goods, equipment, and services have become a critical issue in all organizations wishing to reduce operating costs while improving quality and productivity. This program explores key concepts forming the basis of procurement and supply chain management and moves through leading-edge issues that confront organizations today.
Review the meaning of strategic procurement
Be given examples of best practices in procurement and the supply chain
Review how to obtain the best pricing
Be taught how to develop spend analysis
Develop a functional and cross-functional view of the supply chain
See that better working with all of the supply chain players pays
Consider Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals
Those who need to develop their limited understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively
The System Approach vs. the traditional Functional Approach
What is the goal of Procurement?
Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan
An overview of the procurement process
Procurement as part of the Supply Chain
Make/buy decision
Vertical integration
Alliances and partnerships
Inter-company trade
Reciprocity and countertrade
Supplier strategy
The coordination strategy
The Purchasing organization
Supplier involvement
Value analysis
Quality Assurance
Supplier selection
Supplier rating and ranking
Contract management
IT systems and e-Procurement
Policies and procedures
Staffing the Procurement Department
Selecting the most appropriate ordering process
Addressing quality issues
Follow up
Overdue orders
Expediting
The payment process
Reducing the cost of the procurement: small value purchase orders
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All businesses in the current environment need a competitive edge. This can be gained through innovative and exciting products and services, or effective and efficient world-class employees. Top performing organizations are passionate about their most valuable resource - their staff. To maintain their high standards a large proportion of their time and energy is spent on continuous professional development, not only of their employees but of their business. This course investigates the tried and trusted management processes, procedures, and methodology used by many blue-chip companies. They use the tools to develop high levels of performance from their staff. This in turn ensures the future and reputation of their companies through innovative development, service, and evaluation. This course offers participants practical solutions to work-related issues.
Get ready to recharge yourself with new energy to propel your career, increase job satisfaction, and add greater value to your organization. This course will show you how. You will learn the combination of attributes and skills you need to accelerate your career positively and successfully along your professional path, now and into the future. Become a positive force for your organization, your customers, and your colleagues.
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