Global Supply Chains, Professional Procurement and Outsourcing

London Management Centre (LMC)

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In London

£ 5,450 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Weeks

The arrivals of the global marketplace, the global customer, the world wide web and instant communications have had dramatic impact on international business. Global supply chains are now common. More and more companies are concentrating on their core competencies and, as a consequence, they are outsourcing all or part of their supply chains. This course looks at these issues and at best practices to ensure success. Suitable for: This thought-provoking and practical course is designed for directors and managers who operate in an international environment and are looking to enhance their organisation's global supply chain performance by following best practice in outsourcing and procurement.

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London
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92 Seymour Place, W1H 2NJ

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On request

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Course programme

COURSE PROFILE

Globalisation and global supply chains. The impact on business, supply chains and international trade - Risk and uncertainty - Inventory management in the global supply chain - Transport and multi-modal networks

Managing cultural diversity and the global customer. Building the international company - Understanding the impact of culture on business

Procurement vs. purchasing. The evolvement to procurement - The benefits of procurement

The roles and responsibilities of procurement. Supply side risks - Specification of requirements - Procuring value, negotiation and contracts

Integrating procurement into the supply chain. New products and services - E-procurement and e-auctions

Outsourcing the supply chain. Preparing the ground - Why outsource?

Selecting the right partner. Best practice in tendering - Managing the bid process - Managing the outsourced operation

Logistics service providers. Global vs. local - A commodity or a service? - The role of the forwarder, integrator, 3PL and 4PL

Successful negotiation skills

SKILLS ATTAINED

Successful development of a global supply chain
Risk evaluation
Professional procurement
Successful outsourcing
Negotiation skills
Effective tendering skills

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