The Procurement function has developed from a simple administrative function to a fully-fledged strategic business unit. No longer is it sufficient to simply turn requisitions into orders and then await the delivery of the goods or services. It is therefore imperative for Procurement to constantly deliver value to the organization by delivering products and services that contribute to the well-being of the organization.
Understand the evolution of Procurement
Discuss the inputs, outputs, and processes of the system
Develop meaningful performance measurements
Learn the necessary conditions to be taken on all four levels
Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement Personnel
Project, Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance, Personnel who are involved in the planning, and execution of purchases and contracts
All involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities
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 Counter Trade
Supplier Strategy
The Coordination Strategy
The Purchasing Organisation
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 Procurement: Small Value Purchase Orders
We all operate in an increasingly complex commercial and professional environment that requires us to negotiate on a daily basis not only with customers, clients, suppliers and contractors but also with managers, fellow employees, and colleagues within our own organization.
Pressure equipment such as boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pressure piping, and associated safety equipment are widely used in many industries (e.g., hydrocarbon processing, chemical, power, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing). Pressure vessels and piping store energy and potentially hazardous fluids and thus have inherent safety risks. Pressure equipment designs are performed in compliance with applicable Regulations, Codes, and Standards and follow sound engineering practices to ensure structural integrity and safeguard public safety. The design covers material selection, stress analysis, fabrication, testing, inspection, operation and failure analysis, codes, standards, and regulations.
ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 Course provides the fundamental principles of the inspection, assessment, and management of fixed pressure equipment. The content of the course is delivered in a systematic manner, from the inspection planning process to inspection practices and evaluation of the associated equipment. It is aimed at the upstream and downstream Petrochemical industry but is equally relevant to stakeholders from other sectors that utilize pressure equipment.
One of the most well-known IT management and governance frameworks is COBIT 5 Foundation. The framework is adaptable to all organizations of any size.
In addition to giving you an advantage over your peers in terms of professional growth, COBIT 5 offers internationally recognized principles, practices, tools, and models to assist boost the trust and value in IT.
This training offers insights into the world of corporate finance, risk, and governance. Capital markets are central to the globalization phenomenon and essential for a well-functioning society. Because of this centrality and essential nature to societies, focus and attention must be paid to their proper functioning and oversight. To that end, this program offers an overview of the interaction between management and all other stakeholders. Diverse and complex stakeholder demands are best met by an efficient allocation of resources over an extended period.
This program will provide the participant the know-how to: Understand Strategic alliances; Management system needs of Strategic alliances; Causes of Failure of Alliances; Determining the suitability of a proposed alliance