Understanding Concepts in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course

 

INTRODUCTION

The development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the 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 IRES Procurement and Supply Chain Management Best Practices training seminar explores key concepts forming the basis of procurement and supply chain management and moves through leading edge issues that confront organizations today.

 DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• 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

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• 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)

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain
• Transportation Economics
• Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management
• Procurement in Supply Chain
• Inventory Management

 

METHODOLOGY

The instructor-led pieces of training are delivered using a combined learning approach and comprise of presentations, practical sessions, and online tutorials. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Profound Research Services (PRC) certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at PRC Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for travel expenses, visa application (where applicable), insurance among other personal expenses.

MEALS, ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Breakfast, lunch, bottled water and evening refreshments/tea are provided at the venue during the training. Supper/dinner is catered for by the participant

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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TAILOR-MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our PRC Training Centre or at a convenient location.

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 PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to PRC account through the bank details provided on the invoice.

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Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.