This 10-day course covers the skills required to lead procurement and inventory teams to world class performance by running organizations leaner, effectively and efficiently. The pressure to reduce costs, while maintaining customer service levels is essential in both procurement and inventory management. It focuses on the ‘gaps’ in performance to be filled in order to provide the continuous improvements needed to meet strategic objectives.
Procurement and inventory are two of the least understood areas of business in many organisations, but are essential for good business results. Adopting sound procurement and inventory management principles will lead to better return on investment, improved quality, lower costs, and reduced working capital.
The course will feature:
This comprehensive program consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10 Day Training event, or as individual, 5 Day courses.
Module 1 - The Complete Course on Purchasing Management
Module 2 - The Complete Course on Inventory Management
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
This course is for Professionals and Staff in organization that are responsible for improving quality, reducing costs, increasing productivity, raising inventory turns and enhancing customer service through better purchasing and inventory management.
This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:
This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course is class-work based and will prompt delegates to reflect on current practices and on their current practices. The Tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide range of methods including direct input, discussions, case studies and exercises in groups and pairs.