{"406851":{"#nid":"406851","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SCL Course: Defining and Implementing Effective Sourcing Strategies","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE DESCRIPTION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeading companies throughout the world are looking to formulate integrated supply strategies on both a local geographical and a global basis. This includes strategically sourcing materials and components worldwide and selecting global locations for key supply and distribution centers. The growth in global trade will continue to have a major impact on supply chains and requires firms to practice professional strategic supply management in order to help ensure continuity of supply and to contain and reduce costs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStrategic sourcing enhances value, ultimately impacting the profitability of an entire organization. In this essential course, you\u2019ll learn how to develop and implement a sourcing strategy that aligns with overall competitive strategy. The course and the associated case studies, activities and discussions provide the context and a framework for making effective sourcing decisions including a comprehensive approach to strategic sourcing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWHO SHOULD ATTEND\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESourcing and procurement managers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupply chain managers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELogistics and supply chain planners\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeaders\/individuals involved in supply chain cost reduction initiatives\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIndividuals needing to expand sourcing knowledge\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpon completion of this course, you will be able to:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the most appropriate sourcing strategy for a given commodity or service\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreate and execute effective sourcing strategies\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOptimize sourcing initiatives\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReduce sourcing costs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake a significant contribution to overall organizational performance\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWHAT IS COVERED\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Role and Nature of Procurement and Supply Management in a Supply Chain Context\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOverview of the supply chain and the role of procurement in the supply chain\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe role of procurement process in linking members in the supply chain and assuring the quality of suppliers in the supply chain\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEffective procurement of goods and services and its contribution to the competitive advantage of an organization\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGlobal supply chains and opportunities and challenges for procurement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupply Management and Strategy Development\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConcepts and definition of supply strategy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe segmentation approach to supply strategy development\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe development of a spend analysis and categorization of purchases\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupply management goals and the supply management strategy development process\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelection of the appropriate strategy for a commodity purchase\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETools and techniques for supply management\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECase studies \u0026amp; best practical examples\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of Supply Strategies\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInsourcing vs. outsourcing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGlobal sourcing \u0026amp; risk management\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupplier optimization\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEarly supplier involvement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupplier development\/quality management\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupplier relationship management\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETotal cost of ownership\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcurement Analysis and Classification\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe key demand drivers and the assessment of specifications\/requirements for purchased items\/services\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentification and elimination of waste in purchasing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOutline of process and tools for specification gap analysis\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentification of cost drivers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProcess for evaluation of current procurement process and procedures\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentifying process cost savings opportunities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProcess for determining total costs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBenchmarking review\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssessing Supply Markets\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe process for identifying potential suppliers including current, alternative and non-traditional suppliers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProcess for purchasing research including evaluation of key commodity markets and market trends and influences\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESourcing from international markets\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMinority and woman owned business enterprises\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganizing and performing supplier analysis\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrategies for effective supplier\/vendor evaluation, comparison and selection\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDeveloping a Sourcing Strategy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EObjectives \u0026amp; desired outcomes from strategy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping the sourcing strategy based on positioning of items into categories\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping alternative approaches to suppliers based on sourcing strategy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProcedures for developing and communicating sourcing strategies\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAligning purchasing and supply operations with the strategic sourcing plan\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupply chain strategies and sourcing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImplementing the Strategy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupplier solicitation strategy development\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe RFP process\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOverview of negotiation for purchasing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupplier relationship strategy formulation and agreement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConverting the sourcing strategy into practice\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContracting and contract price agreement processes and procedures\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransition plan-timeline-tools for implementation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstitutionalizing the Strategy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOngoing supplier evaluation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOperating the procurement function\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMethods for controlling procurement function, including monitoring and performance review procedures\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPeriodic contract price adjustment processes and procedures\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPost implementation audit and development of action plans to correct deviations\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrends \u0026amp; Future Directions in Sourcing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFuture trends in supply chain management and the impact on sourcing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe role and application of technology in the sourcing process\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EON-CAMPUS COURSE MATERIALS\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants receive a course notebook and the book \u0022Strategic Supply Management\u0022 by Dr. Robert Trent.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE PREREQUISITES\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EREQUIRED MATERIAL\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaptop computer and calculator to be provided by the student.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECERTIFICATE INFORMATION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis course is part of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/professional-education\/certificates\/\u0022\u003ESupply and Demand Planning (SDP) Certificate\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPROGRAM TIMES\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the first day, please check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst Day (8:00am-5:00pm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecond Day (8:00am-5:00pm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThird Day (8:00am-5:00pm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELeading companies throughout the world are looking to formulate integrated supply strategies on both a local geographical and a global basis. This includes strategically sourcing materials and components worldwide and selecting global locations for key supply and distribution centers. The growth in global trade will continue to have a major impact on supply chains and requires firms to practice professional strategic supply management in order to help ensure continuity of supply and to contain and reduce costs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStrategic sourcing enhances value, ultimately impacting the profitability of an entire organization. In this essential course, you\u2019ll learn how to develop and implement a sourcing strategy that aligns with overall competitive strategy. 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