Overview:
Professionalism in the field of quality, procurement, materials planning, and supply chain management has grown extensively. There are new roles that require a thorough understanding of functional interrelationship if you are to succeed.
This program identifies the elements needed to provide a business with the best materials and/or service. Understand how to bring together the concepts of Total Cost, Lean/Six Sigma, Certification Process of Suppliers, and the new relationships necessary to ensure success. The instruction will show how to establish clear, mutually acceptable goals with your suppliers.
With the knowledge and practical methodology learned in this course, you will have the ability to boost your customer satisfaction.
Why you should Attend:
- How to develop a collaborative partnership to obtain peak performance
- What the methodology is in creating an environment that engenders a productive exchange of ideas and focus on company objectives
- How to relate Total Cost to unit cost
- How to relate other functional activities, such as Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Operations, and Maintenance
- What are the techniques of systems contracting, vendor managed inventories, supplier certification, etc and how to employ them with measurable results
Areas Covered in the Session:
- TODAY’S ENVIRONMENT
- Addressing change and measurement
- FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Understanding the interface with materials management
- Employing tools
- Problem Solving, Pareto’s Law and Audits
- INTERFACES HAVING IMPACT ON CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE
- Finance - price determination, cost analysis, Total Cost vs. Unit Cost
- SUPPLIERS
- HOW TO IMPLEMENT
- Who will be involved and why?
- How long will it take?
Who Will Benefit:
- All Titles in Procurement
- Sales/Customer Service
- Supply Chain Leadership Positions