The Procurement function has developed from a simple administrative function to a fully-fledged strategic business unit. No longer is it sufficient to simply turn requisitions into orders and then await the delivery of the goods or services. It is therefore imperative for Procurement to constantly deliver value to the organization by delivering products and services that contribute to the well-being of the organization.
Understand the evolution of Procurement
Discuss the inputs, outputs, and processes of the system
Develop meaningful performance measurements
Learn the necessary conditions to be taken on all four levels
Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement Personnel
Project, Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance, Personnel who are involved in the planning, and execution of purchases and contracts
All involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities
The System Approach vs. the Traditional Functional Approach
What is the goal of Procurement?
Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan
An Overview of the Procurement Process
Procurement as Part of the Supply Chain
Make / Buy Decision
Vertical Integration
Alliances and Partnerships
Inter-company Trade
Reciprocity and Counter Trade
Supplier Strategy
The Coordination Strategy
The Purchasing Organisation
Supplier Involvement
Value Analysis
Quality Assurance
Supplier Selection
Supplier Rating and Ranking
Contract Management
IT Systems and e-Procurement
Policies and Procedures
Staffing the Procurement Department
Selecting the most Appropriate Ordering Process
Addressing Quality Issues
Follow-up
Overdue Orders
Expediting
The Payment Process
Reducing the Cost of Procurement: Small Value Purchase Orders
The world is packed with information; and most organizations struggle to recognize what information they have, why they need it, how long they need it for, and if it has any value. Furthermore, changes in the law, such as the recent changes in the UAE employment law, often call for tighter controls on contract documentation, and lead to a need for enhanced management of human resource and contract records. In addition, electronic information is under threat from cyber-attack and personal information is at risk of exposure. As such, the development and implementation of a records management program that includes document control methods to identify, secure, and protect critical information, is necessary for every organization.
The world is packed with information; and most organizations struggle to recognize what information they have, why they need it, how long they need it for, and if it has any value. Furthermore, changes in the law, such as the recent changes in the UAE employment law, often call for tighter controls on contract documentation, and lead to a need for enhanced management of human resource and contract records. In addition, electronic information is under threat from cyber-attack and personal information is at risk of exposure. As such, the development and implementation of a records management program that includes document control methods to identify, secure, and protect critical information, is necessary for every organization.
Organizations typically start using electronic document management systems to transform paper-based operations after reaching an internal tipping point in which customer response times become too slow, departments don’t have enough bandwidth to solve recurring process bottlenecks, paper archiving becomes too costly or large-scale regulatory risks are exposed during a data breach or compliance fines.
For organizations that have defined but resource-intensive business processes, EDMS is an ideal fit. Document management helps organizations across industries sidestep this busy work entirely by eliminating manual document maintenance, reclaiming valuable staff time, and boosting the bottom-line.
It is universally recognized that for any company to succeed it must take a proactive approach to risk management. Over the last few years, Companies and several countries legislators have been focusing on Process Safety as a method to reduce the risks posed by hazardous industries. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is recognized as being a critical tool in the implementation of a successful risk management system
The level of competition in current business environments requires a focus on practices that assist in the management of personal and workgroup tasks, priorities, and projects. All types of organizations need to find more productive means to offer their products and/or services, so goals are established and tasks assigned to better meet customer and stakeholder needs. A focus on the use of productive practices allows for effective and efficient management of project work, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines, and is an important part of customer service.
Through training as a lead disaster recovery manager, you can gain the knowledge and skills required to assist a company in creating, administering, and executing a disaster recovery plan. You will learn about business continuity management's best practices for disaster recovery processes and ICT disaster recovery services throughout this training course.