Procurement logistics and Supply Chain Management course

Introduction

The development and implementation of strategic on acquisition of all materials, goods, equipment and services has become a critical issue in all organizations wishing to reduce operating cost while improving quality and productivity. This course will introduce participants to the fundamental aspects of the supply chain environment, including enterprise resource planning systems and requirement systems. The interrelationships between purchasing, vendor selection, sources of supply, and technology will also be explored in this program. The focus is on management and the skills and resources for a successful manager

Course Outline

Module one: Procurement as a Dynamic, Interactive System

•          The System Approach vs. the Traditional Functional Approach
•           Goals of Procurement
•          Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan
•          Procurement Process
•          Procurement as Part of the Supply Chain

Module two: Developing the Strategic Procurement Decisions

•          Make / Buy Decision evaluation
•          Vertical Integration
•          Alliances and Partnerships
•          Inter-company Trade
•          Reciprocity and Counter Trade
•          Supplier Strategy
•          The Coordination Strategy
•          The Purchasing Organization

Module Three: 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

Module Four: 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 strategy

Module Five: Procurement Decisions and Procurement Performance Measurement

•          The Different Contingency Situations
•          Contingency Management
•          Spend Analysis
•          Total Cost of Ownership
•          Supplier Performance Measurement

Module six: Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain

•          Logistics and Supply Chain Management
•          Understanding the Supply Chain Dynamics
•          International and Global Logistics
•          Supply Chain Operations Reference Models
•          Theory of Constraints

Module Seven: 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

Module Eight: Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management

•          Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
•          Warehouse Management:
•          Role in the Supply Chain
•          Flows
•          Equipment Selection
•          Supply Chain Risks:

• Operational
• Inventory
• Exchange Rates
• Financial
• Disruption
• Security

Module Nine:Procurement in Supply Chain

•          Difference between Procurement and Purchasing
•          Role of Procurement and Purchasing
•          Support Operational Requirements
•          Manage the Procurement Process and the Supply Base
•          Develop Strong Relationships with Other Functional Groups
•          Team Roles and Responsibilities

Module Ten:Inventory Management

•          Statistics in Inventory Management
•          Financial in Inventory Management
•          Selective Inventory Control Management
•          Understanding Inventory Status
•          Reducing Excess and Obsolete Inventory
•          Improving the Organization’s Logistics and Supply Chain

MODULE Eleven: Contract drafting

•          Introduction and Overview
•          The Procurement Process
•          Elements of Supplier Selection
•          Supplier Evaluation
•          The Bidding Process
•          Supplier Contracting
•          Contract Principles
•          Contract Drafting
•          Contract Drafting