Introduction to Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management
Evolution, objectives and responsibilities of supply management.
Trends and pressures affecting supply management
How to determine the right supply chain for your product
The P2P Process, Purchasing Organization, and Commodity Strategy Development
Best practices for the procure-to-pay process (P2P)
Role and structure of purchasing departments and where they fit in the organizational structure
7-step process to develop your commodity strategy
Supplier Evaluation and Selection and the Analytic Hierarchy Process
How to define important supplier characteristics and evaluation criteria
Strategies for evaluating your suppliers
Ways to improve your evaluation
Supplier Performance Management, Quality Management and Supply Base Integration
Strategies, tools and techniques for measuring and managing supplier performance
How to apply quality management concepts to manage supplier quality issues
Understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
The value of quality buyer-supplier relationships and developing your suppliers
Global Sourcing and Outsourcing
How to analyze global trading partner data
The role of international purchasing offices (IPO)
When and how to enlist third party support
Global trends and research on outsourcing