The Complete Course on Procurement and Supply Chain Management
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The Complete Course on Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course
Introduction:
Procurement is the essential process of acquiring the necessary goods and materials for a company, while supply chain management encompasses the activities involved in transforming those goods into finished products and efficiently distributing them to customers.
The Procurement and Supply Chain Management Training Course is specifically designed to equip participants with the industry-standard skills required to embark on a successful career in procurement and supply. Throughout the course, you will delve into the theory, processes, and skills essential to procurement and supply, gaining the knowledge needed to tackle a wide range of challenging tasks encountered in the field.
By enrolling in this course, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles and practices. You will acquire the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of procurement, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Additionally, you will explore supply chain management strategies, logistics, demand forecasting, and inventory management.
This industry-standard qualification serves as a testament to your commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards. It demonstrates to employers that you possess the most up-to-date skills and expertise, enabling you to apply your knowledge effectively across various sectors, including private, public, and not-for-profit organizations.
Don't miss the opportunity to establish yourself as a competent professional in procurement and supply chain management. Enroll in the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Training Course and gain the necessary skills and qualifications to excel in this dynamic field. Whether you are starting your career or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course will empower you to make valuable contributions to your organization's procurement and supply chain operations.
Course Objectives:
Participants attending this The Complete Course on Procurement and Supply chain management Training Course will:
- Review the meaning of strategic procurement
- Be given examples of best practices in procurement and the supply chain
- Review how to obtain 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)
Who Should Attend?
The Complete Course on Procurement and Supply chain management Training Course is suitable for:
- Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement Personnel
- Project, Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance, Personnel who are involved in the planning, and execution of purchases and contracts
- Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals
- 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
- Those who need to develop their limited understanding about Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively
Course Outlines:
Seeing Procurement as a Dynamic, Interactive System
- 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
Developing the Strategic Procurement Decisions
- Make / Buy Decision
- Vertical Integration
- Alliances and Partnerships
- Inter-company Trade
- Reciprocity and Counter Trade
- Supplier Strategy
- The Coordination Strategy
- The Purchasing organization
Implementing the Tactical Procurement Decisions
- 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
Dealing with Operational Procurement Decisions
- 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
Contingency Procurement Decisions
- The Different Contingency Situations
- Contingency Management
Procurement Performance Measurement
- Spend Analysis
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Supplier Performance Measurement
Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain
- Definitions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- History and the Development
- Understanding the Supply Chain Dynamics
- International and Global Logistics
- Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
- The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Transportation Economics
- The Role of Transportation in Logistics
- Management Key Decisions
- Types of Mode or Intermodal System
- International Commercial Terms in Transportation and the Liabilities
- Documentation in Transportation
- Hazardous Materials Transportation
Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Warehouse Management
- Role in the Supply Chain
- Flows
- Equipment Select