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Introduction to Supplier Management Course Outline

Module 1: Supplier Management

  • Definitions
  • Supplier Management Context
  • Supplier Management
  • Supplier Management Good Practice
  • Objectives of Supplier Management
  • Importance of Setting the Objectives
  • Relationship Management
  • Potential Costs
  • Categories of Suppliers

Module 2: Advantages of Supplier Management

  • Reduced Costs
  • Improved Efficiency
  • Minimizes Price Volatility
  • Consolidated Supply Chain
  • Outsourcing
  • Continual Improvement of Operations

Module 3: Supplier Management Lifecycle

  • Planning Strategy
  • Process of Supplier Selection
  • Wrong Supplier
  • Supply Chain Analysis
  • Establishing Suppliers
  • Supplier Development and Integration
  • Supplier Management Reports
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Improving Supplier Performance
  • KPIs and CSFs

Module 4: Supplier Management Tools and Techniques

  • Kraljic Matrix
  • Supplier Management Tools
  • Insourcing and Outsourcing

Module 5: Roles Within Supplier Management

  • SFIA and Supplier Management Roles
  • Supplier Relationship Managers
  • Business Change

Module 6: Improving the Supply Chain

  • Increase Transparency: Information Sharing
  • Improving the Supply Chain
  • Monitor and Review
  • Supplier Performance Management

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Who should attend this Introduction to Supplier Management Course?

The Introduction to Supplier Management Training Course in Salt Lake City is designed for individuals who are involved in procurement, supply chain management, vendor relationships, and those who play a role in selecting and managing suppliers within an organization. This Management Training can benefit a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Procurement Professionals
  • Supply Chain Coordinators
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Vendor Managers
  • Sourcing Specialists
  • Contract Managers
  • Inventory Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Logistics Coordinators
  • Project Managers

Prerequisites of the Introduction to Supplier Management Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Introduction to Supplier Management Training Course.

Introduction to Supplier Management Course Overview

In today's business landscape, Supplier Management is a critical topic that holds immense relevance. Effective Supplier Management is fundamental to optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and ensuring the delivery of quality goods and services. This Management Course in Salt Lake City delves into the essential aspects of managing suppliers, from identification to reporting, providing professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to enhance their organization's supplier relationships.

Understanding Supplier Management is crucial for professionals involved in procurement, supply chain management, and vendor relationship management. The ability to identify, select, contract, monitor, and report on suppliers can significantly impact an organization's bottom line. Anyone responsible for supplier interactions should aim to master this subject through our courses on Management in Salt Lake City to drive efficiency and value in their procurement processes.

This 1-day training by The Knowledge Academy offers a comprehensive introduction to supplier management fundamentals with this training in Salt Lake City. Participants will gain insights into the crucial steps of supplier management, enabling them to establish and implement an effective Supplier Management structure. Delegates will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize supplier relationships, streamline procurement, and enhance the value derived from suppliers, contributing to their organization's success.

Course Objectives

  • To grasp the fundamental principles of Supplier Management
  • To learn the process of identifying, selecting, and contracting with suppliers
  • To understand effective monitoring and reporting techniques for supplier management
  • To develop strategies for enhancing supplier relationships and communication
  • To identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve the quality of goods and services through Supplier Management
  • To acquire the skills needed to implement a Supplier Management structure within the organization

Upon completion of this Management Course, delegates in Salt Lake City will benefit from a solid foundation in Supplier Management, enabling them to make informed decisions, improve supplier interactions, and ultimately enhance their organization's procurement processes, leading to increased efficiency and value.

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  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors 
  • Introduction to Supplier Management Certificate
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Salt Lake City is situated in the Wasatch Front within the north-central part of Utah, as well as it being the capital city of Utah is also one of two major urban areas within the Great Basins. SLC or Salt Lake as the city is otherwise known is the most populated city with Utah as it is home to an estimated 1,153,340 people as of 2014 as well as having a metropolitan population of around 2,423,912 people. Salt Lake City has 23 elementary, 5 middle and 3 high schools as well as a charter school. In 1847 the first classes for children within the Mormon families was held in a tent and now today salt city lake includes a number of catholic schools which include Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School which is Salt Lake City’s premier independent school and Judge Memorial Catholic High School. Some of the universities and colleges within Salt Lake City includes the LDS Business College, Westminster College, University of Utah, The Art Institute of Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Community College. The University of Utah is renowned for the medical and research programs they run as well as holding the first artificial heart transplant within 1982 and it also worked alongside three other universities with ARPANET in 1969 where pioneer Ivan Sutherland had moved within the Computer Science department.

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