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Developing a Framework of Excellence for Purchasing and Supply Management

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Seminar #4503
March 28 - 30, 2011
Las Vegas, NV

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Overview

This one-of-a-kind seminar incorporates best practices in purchasing policy, contracts and supplier management. This highly interactive course uses best-practices, case studies, simulated negotiations, and team-building and conflict management strategies to help you create and implement a framework of excellence.

Who Should Attend

Experienced leaders and managers in purchasing, materials and supply chain management and personnel or cross-functional teams who interface with purchasing or suppliers. This program is designed for those responsible for achieving excellence in purchasing and supply chain management.

You Will Learn...
  • Best practices in purchasing policy
  • Best practices in contract development and management
  • Real-time "simulated" negotiation tactics
  • Best practices in supplier management
  • Team-building and conflict management tactics and strategies
  • How to implement these programs and best practices in your organization
You Will Earn...

21.00 continuing education hours
Course Outline
  1. Purchasing Policy and Business Practices
    1. Organizing and managing purchasing authority
    2. Supplier and supply base management
    3. Establishing sound and ethical business practices
    4. Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
    5. Conducting efficient, effective and responsive operations
  2. Contract Development and Management
    1. Analyzing the requirements
    2. Understanding the supply base
    3. Selecting the appropriate contract and supplier
    4. Negotiating the contract
    5. Managing the contract
  3. Best Practices in Supplier Management
    1. Leadership practices in supplier management
    2. Communicating for success
    3. Strategic alliance relationships
    4. Skills and attributes for supplier management
    5. Supplier value index
    6. Conflict management
    7. Supplier financial evaluation
    8. Negotiating and managing performance
    9. Learn how to measure and report value using real-world case studies

Participate in team negotiations with professional negotiators.

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Hotel Information

Courtyard Las Vegas South
5845 Dean Martin Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702/895-7519

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In order to ensure maximum participation interaction and learning, enrollment is limited. Save $200 USD and ensure your spot in the classroom when you register 30 days or more prior to the program start date (not applicable to One-Day programs)

Seminar Hours:
2-Day Seminars
First Day: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Second Day: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

3-Day Seminars
First Day: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Second Day: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Third Day: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

One-Day Seminars:       8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Seminar #4503 Regular Price Member Price
Cost: $1,895.00 $1,595.00
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