A hands-on learning session that builds a strong self-grounding for the participant into the critical areas of purchasing and supply chain – eventually moving into procurement. The topics covers as well efficiency and effectiveness aspects in purchasing.
LEARNING SESSION OUTLINE
Session 1: Essence of Purchasing in a Business Organization
(an introduction into the dynamics of purchasing in organizations)
Session 2: Two Main Focus and Value Contribution of Purchasing
(differentiates purchasing for operations versus for administration)
Session 3: Framework of Purchasing
(discussion on the various factors that influences and creates purchasing)
Session 4: Creating Effective Purchasing
(touchpoints identification to ensure effectiveness in purchasing)
Session 5: Purchasing is a Process Model
(a walkthrough on the stages of purchasing as a process)
Session 6: Purchasing Process is Transforming
(challenges that have impact the deliverabilities of a purchasing team)
Session 7: Purchasing and Supply Chain
(the dovetail of purchasing and supply chain towards performance)
Session 8: Essence of Supply Chain in a Business Organization
(answers the questions of what is and what is not supply chain)
Session 9: Supply Chain Fundamentals
(covers the factors that influences the efficiency of supply chains)
Session 10: Supply Chain Process
(discussion of the supply chain stages and their implications)
Session 11: Moving Forward : Qualities of the Purchasing Professional
(critical qualities/traits needed for the purchaser to be more productive)
LEARNING SESSION PROCESS:
This learning session will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes discussions, presentation of theories and principles, Writing Exercises and skill test and mini-exercises.
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