Training Program Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Training Program Description (Training Course)

Manufacturers face a number of challenges that require not only exceptional planning, but also an effective communication setup that keeps you informed at a moment’s notice, from rapid changes in customer requirements, globalization or even natural disasters that can leave transportation and supply stuck due to non-payment of employees, so there must be a rapid information system to discuss incoming and outgoing issues that affect supply and demand, so there must be an integrated management of a well-managed supply chain in order to keep the business running without any interruption.

The general objective of the training program

Supply chain management plays a competitive advantage in companies' performance, and has a strong impact on companies' performance and profitability through optimal management of purchasing costs and optimal investment management in inventory and logistics, and the supply chain cycle and its impact on companies' performance and profitability.

Detailed objectives of the training program:

Full knowledge of:-

To learn how to analyze the main areas of supply chain operations and apply the correct balance between the cost of the product and the service provided.
To succeed in improving operations

To increase the level of understanding of competitive advantage and enhance interoperability

To use appropriate methodologies for supplier management

To understand the opportunities for reducing costs through the level of the supply chain management system.
Course Outline:

Day 1:

Main Topic:
1- Purchasing Management
It includes the following subtopics:

Purchasing Methods
Planning and Determining Needs
Accurately Determining Needs
Estimating Costs
Developing Purchasing Plans
Negotiating
Negotiating and Concluding Contracts
Negotiation Skills
2-
Supply Chain
It includes the following subtopics:

Its Concept
Its Elements
Its Organizational Structure
Global Models
Strategic Supply Chain Planning
Supply Chain Network Design
Risk Management
Day 2:

Main Topic:
1- Financial Aspect
It includes the following subtopics:
Logistics Operations Management
Cost Reduction
Cost Estimation
Activity Cost Analysis
Budgeting
Improving Operations Efficiency
Calculating Profit Margin
Increasing Profitability and Performance
Managing Accounts Receivable
Financing Working Capital
Reducing Cash Conversion Cycle
Improving Profitability
Reducing Costs
Improving Risk Management
Making Better Decisions
Day 3:

Main Topic:
1- Warehouse Management
It includes the following subtopics:
Its contribution to enhancing the performance of the supply chain, inventory management and forecasting needs
Supply chain strategies and their role in competition and managing performance indicators
Purchasing performance indicators and the impact of localizing the industry on localizing the supply chain
Warehouse planning and design
Inventory management
Receiving and shipping operations
Warehouse safety and security
Equipment maintenance
2- Automated systems
It includes the following subtopics:

Their role in developing the efficiency of the supply chain and modern trends
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Inventory management
Supplier management
Contract management
System ERP
Discussion
Benefits of implementing purchasing and supply chain management software:

Improve efficiency: automate tasks, reduce errors, improve collaboration, and save time and effort.
Reduce costs: get the best prices, reduce excess inventory, and reduce unnecessary expenses.
Improve quality: ensure the quality of products and suppliers, and compliance with standards.
Increase flexibility: adapt to changes in the market, and improve risk management.
Make better decisions: provide accurate data and analysis to support the decision-making process.
Target audiences:

Buyers and purchasing staff: whether they work in small or large companies, these courses help them improve negotiation skills, reduce costs, and manage relationships with suppliers.
Supply chain managers: Supply chain managers benefit from these courses to learn how to improve the efficiency of supply chain operations, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
Logistics engineers: These courses help logistics engineers understand how to manage the flow of materials and information in the supply chain, and improve storage, transportation, and distribution operations.
Industrial engineers: Industrial engineers benefit from these courses to learn how to improve manufacturing and production processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
Warehouse Managers: These courses help warehouse managers improve inventory management, reduce storage costs, and improve inventory accuracy.

Businessmen and Business Managers: These courses benefit businessmen and business managers to understand the importance of the supply chain to business success, and how to leverage it to achieve competitive advantage.

Students and Recent Graduates: Students and recent graduates in related disciplines, such as business administration and logistics engineering, can benefit from these courses to build a strong foundation for their career.