Strategies for World-Class Global Sourcing and Procurement

Location

Coronado, CO-132 (October 12 and 19) DU-F1 (October 17)

$395

Every company must procure a substantial amount of goods and services to be in business and stay competitive. Why do so few do it well?

This three module seminar is ideal for anyone interested in learning the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in global sourcing and procurement. Attendees will gain a better understanding on how to plan and implement better strategic sourcing strategies, reduce overall procurement costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.

This seminar occurs on three separate evenings, 6-9 p.m., on October 12, 17 and 19
The seminar will take place in two different locations: CO-132 (October 12 and 19) DU-F1 (October 17)

Learning Objectives:

• Create a global sourcing strategy and identify the associated benefits/tradeoffs
• Develop strategies to improve supplier selection, performance and effectiveness
• Identify how to build the optimal strategic sourcing environment to minimize risk and reduce complexity
• Articulate the sourcing tradeoffs associated with offshoring, nearshoring and reshoring and how they may apply to your organization
• Describe how to build a lean procurement process to minimize cost and improve performance
• Determine Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) when making sourcing decisions