This foundational course will help all managers better understand what a procurement function does, including the processes, tools and techniques it employs to reach its goals and how it measures its business performance. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Explain the contribution of procurement to the overall business objectives. Explain the added value that can be obtained by a business when it manages its procurement activities efficiently and effectively. Understand the complex activity of procurement and the challenges it presents for risk management. Develop good quality procurement practices that will manage the expectations of all stakeholders Identify methods by which a procurement function can be measured and performance monitored. Perform contract management activities. Understand ways in which improvements might be identified and implemented. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Procurement and business objectives Stakeholder Management Commercial Specifications Whole Life Costing Targeted procurement Procurement planning Supplier Appraisal and selection RFQ & ITT & Evaluation Contract Management
This intensive course equips senior management with the knowledge and skills to develop a logistics strategy that will consistently support business objectives. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Understand the concept of integrated logistics. Critically analyse and evaluate logistics operations. Apply solutions to problems in line with global best practices. Devise and operate effective performance measures. Learn how to create performance improvement plans. Understand how to support inbound and outbound logistic activities. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Mission, strategy and policies for logistics Costs of non-performance and poor performance Logistics planning Land, air and marine transport services Materials storage, preservation and handling Waste management services HSSE policies Sustainable logistics and transport Risk management in logistics Management controls Performance measurement Sustainability