The Art of Materials and Supply Chain Management
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The Art of Materials and Supply Chain Management Course
Introduction:
The emergence of new Information Technologies has had a profound impact on the business world. Supply Chain Management and Purchasing have particularly been identified as key areas influenced by the IT revolution. Organizations face the challenge of determining which technological elements are suitable for their needs and can provide the greatest value. The understanding and implementation of these technologies are crucial for achieving cost reduction and enhancing customer value. This event offers guidance on the current and future technologies, explores the latest e-business concepts, and enables delegates to assess which elements are relevant to their organization.
Course Objectives:
To provide an introduction and overview of the current state of the art in electronic procurement, including all forms of web and internet-based business. At the end of the event, delegates will have a framework for considering the uses of e-procurement within their own organization, and checklists on how to proceed in the future.
Who Should Attend?
The course is designed for managers, Procurement managers, and staff, buyers, and staff with responsibility for buying who may in future buy electronically or do so currently. It assumes only basic IT and procurement skills.
Course Outlines:
Introduction to Supply Chain Best Practice
- Definition of Supply Chain Management
- Current initiatives in Supply Chain Management
- Looking at the total value and total cost
- The Procurement job function and basic processes
- Procurement strategy
- Procurement planning
Procurement, Partnerships, and Negotiation
- Single Source Procurement/Partnering
- Advantages, problem areas, price determination – lowest reasonable cost
- Negotiating – Special Issues
- Planning & Preparation
- Win-Win Philosophy
- Tricks others may play
- Managing The Total Supply Chain
- Linking your suppliers and customers to the maximum value
- Analyzing the Value chain
- Aligning your suppliers
- Adding Value to your clients
Best Practice in Procurement Tenders
- Organizational Procedures: Purpose, Advantages, Content and Common Mistakes
- What is a tender?
- Tendering: the problem areas
- How to develop a practical tender process
- Pre-qualification
- Supplier appraisal (Checklist)
- Contract Strategy (Checklist)
- Specification
- Communication
- Invitation to Tender (Checklist)
- Tender Evaluation
- Post tender negotiation
- Award
- Post Contract Award Stage
E-procurement & Logistics
- E-procurement- when and why
- On-line tendering and auctions
- Swifter, faster logistical response as a source of competitive advantage
- Use of new technologies in quick response logistics
- Expediting: Liability issues, Do’s & Don’ts, Costs
Implementing and Benchmarking the Supply Chain
- Developing "Excellence"
- Implementing Continuous Improvement for the Procurement function
- Role of Quality
- Benchmarking and Measurement
- Course Summary and Review