Foundations of Supply Management

A three-day, CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) exam preparation program covering an overview and examination of the key issues and concerns of supply management

About This Program ( CPE 5001)

This program is an overview and examination of the key issues and concerns of supply management, including contracting and negotiations, costs, finance, social responsibility, and sourcing and supplier relationship management.

Who Should Attend

This program can benefit anyone interested in supply management, including leaders, managers, supervisors, and persons responsible for evaluating and improving their company's supply management programs and activities. It is also designed to help people prepare for the Institute for Supply Management exam leading to the CPSM designation.

Outline

• preparing, conducting, and administering contracts and negotiations
• preparing budget and cost management strategies
• cost-benefit analysis of acquisitions and other concerns
• international market analysis for materials and services and required documentation
• code of business conduct for management and for external suppliers
• environmental and safety programs in supply management
• forecasting demand and identifying and analyzing sources of goods and services
• relationship management and rationalization in a supply chain
• developing supplier qualification plans and conducting evaluations
• developing and executing supplier exit strategies

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