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E-learning
20 hours
The ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is designed to help Supply Chain professionals, both entry-level and experienced, expand their knowledge in the area of Procurement.
The program provides an overview of Procurement concepts, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, negotiations, performance metrics, and more.
The self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. Participants will also have access to flashcards, video clips, practice questions and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
At the end of this state-of-the-art program, participants will be better equipped to:
- Develop a strategic sourcing strategy
- Establish effective procurement policies
- Effectively score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers
- Engage in more effective contract management negotiations
- Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out
- Review supplier and internal procurement organization performance using data and metrics
- Engage in sustainable and ethical sourcing
After passing the exam, participants will receive the ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate and digital badge.
On demand, Advance can also plan Office Hours (duration 1,5 hours, usually every 2 weeks) with a certified instructor who will provide insights, explanations and case studies discussion.
Upon request, Advance also offers in-house training programs tailored to organizational needs.
teaching plan
The course consists of 20 hours of e-learning training.
At the end of the course, the participant will take the final exam online. The exam consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire.
The course and the final exam are in English; therefore, a good knowledge of the English language is required.
» After passing the exam, ASCM will award the prestigious Supply Chain Procurement Certificate.
DETAILED PROGRAM
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF PROCUREMENT
Purchasing to Procurement
- Procurement Basics
- Purchasing to Procurement
- Purchasing as Integral to Supply Chain Management Materials and Supplies Purchased
- Services Purchased
Tactical and Strategic
- Tactical Purchasing Objectives Tactical Buying
- Purchasing Functions
- Tactical and Strategic
- Tactical Buying versus Strategic Sourcing Organizational Design Considerations
- Centralized versus Decentralized
- Various Roles within Purchasing
Purchasing Cycle
- The 7 Steps in the Purchasing Cycle
- Purchasing Cycle Step 1: Requisition and Specification
- Purchasing Cycle Step 2: Source and Obtain Pricing
- Purchasing Cycle Step 3: Financial Impact of Purchasing
- Purchasing Cycle Steps 4-7: Agreement, Follow Up, Acceptance, and Approval
Procurement
- Procurement Objectives
- Anatomy of Procurement Strategy
- Procurement Strategy: Environmental Scanning
- Procurement Strategy: Organizational Structure
- Procurement Strategy: Inventory Strategy
- Procurement Strategy: Supplier Relations
- Procurement Strategy: Technology Enablers
- Procurement Strategy: Performance and Continuous Improvement
2. SOURCING STRATEGIES
Strategic Sourcing
- Sourcing and Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing Objectives
- Strategic Sourcing Activities
- Sourcing Process Steps
- Make-or-Buy Decision
- Cost Avoidance Analysis Training Exercise
- Spend Analysis
- Spend Analysis Documents
Suppliers
- Supplier Relationships
- Sourcing Alternatives
- Supplier Scoring and Assessment
- Supplier Selection
- Cost Comparison
- Categories of Supplier
Pricing
- Overview of Pricing
- Break-Even Analysis
- Discounts
- Purchase Quantity Discount
- Negotiation Objectives
- Design Collaboration
- Advantages of Collaborative Supplier Involvement
Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Traditional Purchasing versus SRM
- Benefits of Supplier Relationship Management
- Implementing SRM Strategy
3. PURCHASE ORDER MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Purchase Requisition
- Purchase Order Flow
- Visual Purchasing Policies
- Purchase Order Flow Step 1: Generate Requisition
- Data Maintenance — Static and Dynamic Database Files
- Material Requirements Planning
- MRP Purchase Order Actions
- Purchasing Kanban
- Supplier Kanban Example
- Order Point and Periodic Review
- Budgeted versus Unexpected Requirements
Purchase Order Management
- Purchase Order Flow Step 2: Issue Purchase Order – Ordering Approaches
- Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
- Purchasing Process Methods
- Timing of Purchases
- Transportation Mode Decision
- Purchase Order Flow Step 3: Follow Up — Status Reporting
- Purchase Order Flow Step 4: Receiving and Order Close-Out
- Purchase Order Flow Step 5: Approve Payment
Purchasing Performance Measurement
- Purchasing Performance Measurement
- Global Sourcing
- Effect of Technology and the Internet on Purchasing
- Internet-Enabled Purchasing Components
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- SRM Services
- SRM Processing
- Portals and Auctions
4. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATIONS
Contract Management
- Contract Defined
- Phases of Contract Management
- Contract Performance
- ERP System Functionality and SRM for Contract Management
- Dispute Resolution
Negotiations – What to Negotiate
- Negotiation Objectives – What Is negotiated Agreements Drive Negotiations
- Value and Risk
- Pricing
- Terms and Conditions – Specific to Contract
- Terms and Conditions – Generic
- Terms and Conditions – Legal Clauses
Negotiations – How to Negotiate
- Negotiations – How to Negotiate Grasp the Situation
- Five Forces of Competition
- Culture
- Procurement Classification Matrix and SWOT Analysis
PDCA Framework
- Plan – Overview
- Topics to be Negotiated
- Influences during Negotiations
- Negotiating Style
- Negotiation Tactics
- Simulate, Practice, and Send Agenda
- Do – Overview
- Successful Negotiators
- Check – Overview
- Action – Overview
5. SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICAL SOURCING
Sustainability Principles
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Procurement
- Triple Bottom Line
- Sustainability Principles
- Carbon Footprint and Waterprint
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Guidelines and Standards
- Sustainability Guidelines and Standards That Influence Procurement
- Global Reporting Initiative
- Recognized Standards in Procurement: ISO
- Other Recognized Standards in Procurement
Application of Sustainability in Procurement
- Applying Sustainability to Procurement Activities
- General Procurement Sustainability Guidelines
- Sustainable Sourcing of Products and Services
- Sustainability Activities with Suppliers
- Working with Suppliers on Packaging
- Sustainable Procurement Logistics Activities
- Organizational Activities for Procurement
- Implementation of Sustainable Procurement
- Prioritizing Products and Services
- Sustainable Procurement Trade-offs
- Sustainable Procurement Success Criteria
Ethical Sourcing
- Ethics within the Procurement Function General Ethics Issues
- Ethical Sourcing
- Diversity in Sourcing
- Conflict Minerals
- Code of Conduct
- Legislation related to Sourcing Practices
- Benefits of Ethical Sourcing
- Steps to Ensure Ethical Behavior and Sourcing
- How to Begin an Ethical Sourcing Initiative
6. PROCUREMENT EVALUATION METRICS AND INTELLIGENT SUPPLY CHAIN
Procurement Evaluation Metrics
- Introduction to Procurement Evaluation Metrics
- Using Measurements in Procurement
- Steps to Implement a Procurement Metrics Program
- Challenges for Measurement Systems Benchmarking and KPIs
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
SCOR and ASCM Enterprise
- SCOR and SCOR metrics
- ASCM Enterprise Certification
Procurement and Supplier Metrics
- Internal Procurement Metrics
- Sustainability Metrics
- Environmental Metrics
- Social Responsibility Metrics
- Supplier Metrics
- Supply Chain Metrics
- Types of Supplier Metrics
- Performance Results and Audits
- Supplier Certification
Intelligent Supply Chain
- Intelligent Supply Chain
- Role of Information in the Management of the Supply Chain
- Cloud Computing, Big Data, Control Towers, and Artificial Intelligence Advanced Analytics
- Inter-organizational Systems
- Blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT)
- Supply Chain Event Management
- Intelligent Supplier Collaboration and Interaction
- Intelligent Supply Chain Logistics
- Other Supply Chain Technology and Trends
who the course is for
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Procurement area managers and staff resources who wish to learn or consolidate the skills necessary to carry out their function
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Managers of other functions who wish to learn or consolidate state-of-the -art skills in the Purchasing area
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Supply Chain professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge in the Procurement area
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Consultants in the Supply Chain and Procurement areas
pricing and enrolment
Contact our school to receive the quotation at info@advanceschool.ch
To enrol, send the registration form with the receipt of the bank transfer or a purchase order to the following Email: info@advanceschool.ch
