Description

Supply Chain Training from Gatlin International

Gatlin International is proud to offer our Logistics, Supply Chain, and Purchasing Management online certificate program.

This program is ideal for students and those currently working in purchasing, supply chain management, logistics, or procurement.

Over the course of this program, you will be introduced to the basics of the supply chain process, management, purchasing, and contracting.

Purchasing Essentials

In this learing module, students learn the basics of the purchasing process including purchasing efficiency and organization. Topics covered in this learning module include such varied topics as the administrative aspects of purchasing, purchasing methods, and how to optimize the purchasing process.

Processes of the Supply Chain

In this learning module, you will be introduced to a variety of aspects of the supply chain environment. Topics include requirement systems and enterprise resource planning systems.

You will also learn about the relationships that exist between purchasing, vendor selection, supply sourcing, as well as the role technology plays in the supply chain process. Upon completion of this module, students have a solid grasp of the integrated approach to planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution from raw materials to finished, marketable products.

Essentials of the Budgeting Process

Students are introduced to the basics of the budgeting process in this teaching module. By the completion of this module, you will understand not only how to prepare a budget, but also how to manage the budget within a hierarchical organizational structure.

Students are exposed to the various components of the budgeting process and learn how to work together as well as how to prepare, organize, and structure a budget using common financial statements.

Fundamentals of the Procurement Process

Students are introduced to basic principles that mandate how suppliers are chosen throughout the various steps in the procurement process.

This module will provide you with a solid understanding of request for proposals (RFPs}, responses, and the contract bid process.

Dealing with Suppliers

Over the course of this module, students explore the many phases of the contracting process and gain a solid understanding of purchase orders and supplier contracts, and explore the decision-making process as it relates to supplier contracting.

Analysis of Pricing and Costs

In this module, you will learn about the various techniques used in evaluating pricing and costing. Among the topics covered are the various methodologies and techniques used by businesses to improve profitability and minimize losses.

Different price comparison methods and strategic cost analysis are also explored in this module.

Supply chain training from Gatlin International is 100% online and instructor-led to make learning more convenient and affordable than similar courses offered in brick and mortar learning institutions and getting started is quick, easy and completely safe using our secure online registration process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gatlin International LLC
24A Ainslie Place
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH3 6AJ
UK
Tel: (+44) 0131 208 3480

Outline

1. Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing Management Online Traingin Program
2. Essentials of Purchasing
3. The Supply Chain Process
4. Budgeting Essentials
5. The Procurement Process
6. Supplier Contracting
7. Price and Cost Analysis

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

180.00 hours

Duration of Access

Students are given 6 months to complete the program.

Instructor

Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001. She has practiced law with national law firms since 1983, ran for the United States Senate in California in 1994, and was appointed by Governor Wilson as a Commissioner to the WCAB from 1994 to 1996. Dr. Pang has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member in the law and business schools of many universities, including the Stern School of Business at New York University, Pepperdine University, USC, Golden Gate University, and the University of California, Irvine.

Rose Roberts has 20 years of experience helping organizations develop purchasing strategies and implement process improvements. Through her leadership and coaching, Rose has helped purchasing departments and executive teams recognize the value of formulating strategies, employing methodologies, and measuring results. She has broad experience working with OEM's in a variety of industries, both foreign and domestic. Supplier selection and qualification, global sourcing strategies, cost reduction techniques, cross-functional development, and utilization of metrics have been key focus areas, allowing organizations she’s worked with earn world-class distinction

Prerequisites/Audience

There are no specific prerequisites for the purchasing and supply chain management training course. However, basic computer skills, the ability to navigate the Internet, and an email account are all required.

This program is intended for anyone currently working in, or planning on working in, procurement management, supply management, a purchasing department, or any other area involved with procurement and/or supply.

Requirements/Materials Included

This course must be taken from a PC. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection (Broadband Internet connection is highly recommended). In addition you will need to have Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, Flash Plug-in and a QuickTime plug-in on your computer (all available through free downloads).

Gatlin International will provide the following required textbooks for this program:

• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Analysis, Strategy, Planning and Practice
• Budgeting for Managers

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