Procurement and Logistics
Overview
This 22 hour Procurement and Logistics course introduces the role procurement plays in the business world and how it connects to the broader supply chain. Participants cover the full procurement process, from strategic sourcing and supplier relationships to financial management and inventory control, along with the ethics and social responsibility involved in procurement decisions.
The course then moves into logistics and supply chain management, covering warehouse management, transportation, risk, and packaging, so participants understand how procurement and logistics work together to give a business its competitive edge. The material also touches on relevant industry certification paths for those looking to build a long-term career in the field.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the procurement process and the role it plays in a business
- Develop a procurement strategy, including strategic sourcing and supplier selection
- Apply financial management principles within procurement
- Manage inventory and measure procurement performance using KPIs
- Understand the fundamentals of logistics and supply chain management
- Apply the principles of warehouse management and transportation economics
- Identify and manage supply chain risks
- Understand packaging and materials handling considerations
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| What Is Procurement Management | Basics, principles, specializations, and the procurement process |
| Developing Procurement Strategy | Building a procurement strategy and understanding strategic sourcing |
| Working with Suppliers and Financial Management | Finding and working with suppliers, and managing procurement finances |
| Inventory Management and Performance | Inventory strategies, KPIs, and common procurement problems |
| Technology and Professional Resources in Procurement | Procurement software, IT procurement, and professional organizations |
| Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain | Key definitions, history, and international and global logistics |
| Supply Chain Management and Lean Logistics | Network planning, supplier relations, and lean logistics principles |
| Customer Accommodation and Transportation Economics | Customer-focused logistics and key transportation decisions |
| Performance, Risk, and Warehouse Management | KPIs, warehouse operations, and supply chain risk |
| Packaging and Materials Handling | Packaging efficiency, materials handling, and handling systems |
Who This Course Is For
- Professionals working in or entering procurement and supply chain roles
- Business owners managing supplier and inventory decisions
- Operations and logistics staff seeking structured training
Target audiences
- Professionals working in or entering procurement and supply chain roles
- Business owners managing supplier and inventory decisions
- Operations and logistics staff seeking structured training
Requirements
- No prior experience required
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