Controlling the Costs

Controlling the Costs

Benefits of attending:
· High quality training by experienced professional
· Practical exercises to support the learning process
· Training can be geared to your individual organisation's situation


Outline of programme:
This workshop looks at the activities behind the costs of a business, and helps delegates to recognise and modify those activities to reduce costs.
Topics covered include:
· How to identify true costs
· Which costs to monitor
· How to control costs through the supply chain
· How professional buyers choose suppliers
· Ways to build a profitable supplier relationship
· Vendor selection criteria
· Balancing quality and price
· Understanding negotiation techniques and negotiation variables

Duration:
This course normally operates as a 1-day course, depending on the depth required and issues which need to be covered. It can also be run as part of a series, together with Goal Setting, Management Skills, and Time Management.