The focus of this course is on matters of tactical significance, from defining supply management for an organization to identifying specific tools and techniques that are often used in the procurement process.

The lessons in this course are interrelated. In Lesson 1, we discuss what a supply chain is and how purchasing fits within the overall supply chain. This will be followed by exploring the following concepts and tools:

• Tendering
• Sourcing
• Supplier Evaluation and Selection
• Ethics
• Lean Supply (Inventory) Basics
• Cost Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Break-Even
• Learning Curve
• Information Technology Use in Purchasing
• Negotiation
• Contract and Canadian Competitive Bidding Laws
• Quality Needs
• Buying Services
• Performance Evaluation
• Government Purchasing and Resale/Retail Buying

Upon completion of this course, candidates should be able to:

• Describe the historical developments of procurement and how it fits within an overall supply chain
• Define supply chain management, value chain and purchasing
• Define types of tender processes and explain their uses
• Understand the integration of supply chain with enterprise objectives
• Explain best practices for sourcing, selecting and evaluating suppliers
• Explain contract formation, the competitive bidding laws of Canada and ethics
• Apply negotiation tactics and techniques appropriately
• Appreciate the use of calculations for the total cost of ownership, the break-even point, cost management and the learning curve
• Understand the need for quality from suppliers
• Describe the basics and need for lean inventory management
• Explain the differences between commercial, government and retail buying of goods and services

Required Textbook: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 7th Edition

Click HERE to purchase the textbook directly from Cengage.

REFUND and TRANSFER POLICY

All refund, withdrawal, and transfer requests must be sent by email to [email protected]

FULL REFUND: You are eligible for a full refund without penalty for cancellation or withdrawal if the request is received in writing up to 14 days before the start date.

REFUND WITH FEE: You are eligible for a refund minus an administration fee of $150 for cancellations or withdrawals received in writing between 6 and 13 days of the start date.

NO REFUND: No refund is available for cancellation or withdrawal within 5 days of the start date.

TRANSFER:  You are eligible for a transfer to a future offering without penalty if the request is received in writing up to 5 days before the start date. Thereafter no transfer is available. Transfers must be used in the current or subsequent term.

PAYMENT POLICY

If the invoice option is selected, payment must be received 2 weeks before the start date. If payment is not received, Supply Chain Canada reserves the right to remove the student from the class.

Within 2 weeks of the start date, the invoice/cheque option will not be available. Payment will be accepted by credit card only.

FAQ

What is asynchronous learning?

Asynchronous learning is a form of online self-study. While it is self-study, there are submission deadlines and due dates to follow. Learners will not have live scheduled meetings or classes, but will participate via our learning management system, Brightspace (D2L). Learners will have access to an instructor throughout the course.

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