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    <title>Commerce Edge - Procurement Training - Purchasing training, strategic sourcing training, competency development, management development programmes, coaching,</title>
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    <title>STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION from a Procurement Perspective</title>
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    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=2005" title="STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION from a Procurement Perspective" />
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    <published>2012-11-27T07:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-20T08:50:22Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Effective management of stores and distribution throughout the supply chain with particular focus on the inbound supply chain&nbsp; . The Scope of Stores and Distribution, Distribution Planning... 2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><a href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/images/storagedistribution.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.commerce-edge.com/images/storagedistribution.html','popup','width=250,height=173,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img height="69" width="100" src="http://www.commerce-edge.com/images/storagedistribution-thumb-100x69.jpg" alt="storagedistribution.jpg" class="mt-image-left" style="margin: 0pt 20px 20px 0pt; float: left; width: 100px; height: 69px;" /></a></span><p>Effective <b>management of stores</b> and <b>distribution</b> throughout the supply chain with particular focus on the inbound supply chain&nbsp; . The Scope of Stores and Distribution, Distribution Planning... <b>2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Optimising the Movement of Goods, Effective Warehousing and the Management of Stock, Controlling Stores and Distribution, Stores &amp; Distribution - Performance, Legal Aspects, The Role of Information Technology, New Developments and Concepts<br /><br /><br /><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Storage%20Distribution%20%20&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><b><font style="font-size: 1.5625em;">More Info</font> ...</b></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Procurement TIME MANAGEMENT</title>
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    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=1416" title="Procurement TIME MANAGEMENT" />
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    <published>2012-11-26T08:48:09Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-16T06:57:39Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Delegates will develop a comprehensive understanding of the various components required for effective time management. They will be discussed in the context of the procurement environment and its demands.... 2012 date to be advised Gauteng...</summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Delegates will develop a <b>comprehensive understanding</b> of the various components required for effective time management. They will be discussed in the context of the procurement environment and its demands.... <b>2012 date to be advised Gauteng</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>You will learn how to improve <b>planning</b>, assertiveness, <b>decision making</b>, desk management and <b>communication skills</b>, contributing to greater productivity and a sense of achievement.</p><p><strong>&nbsp; </strong><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Procurement%20Time%20Management%20%20&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><font style="font-size: 1.5625em;">More Info...</font>&nbsp;</a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>PUBLIC SECTOR: The THREE BID COMMITTEES Leadership Forum 1-day</title>
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    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=1414" title="PUBLIC SECTOR: The THREE BID COMMITTEES Leadership Forum 1-day" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2007://19.1414</id>
    
    <published>2012-11-26T08:38:09Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-16T06:58:10Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[As a Public Sector professional: Understand the role of each Bid Committe in the PFMA and MFMA supply chain Framework...&nbsp; 2012 date to be advised - GautengEndorsed by National Treasury...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>As a <b>Public Sector</b> professional: <b>Understand the role</b> of each Bid Committe in the PFMA and MFMA supply chain Framework...<b>&nbsp; 2012 date to be advised - Gauteng</b></p><p><b>Endorsed by National Treasury</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>How to <b>align Bid Committees with other supply chain initiatives</b> such as strategic sourcing. Appreciating the transparency and how to <b>manage the involvement of suppliers</b> in the bid committee processes.<strong><br /><i>Endorsed by National Treasury</i><br /></strong></p><p><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=3%20Bid%20Commitees%20One%20Day&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><font style="font-size: 1.5625em;">More Info...</font>&nbsp;</a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Operations Management for the Procurement Professional</title>
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    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=3400" title="Operations Management for the Procurement Professional" />
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    <published>2012-11-26T08:33:01Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-16T06:58:38Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[The roles, responsibilities and relationships of procurement vs world class operations management: &nbsp;2012 dates to be advised Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>The roles, responsibilities and relationships of procurement vs world class operations management: &nbsp;<b>2012 dates to be advised Gauteng</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>the design of products and services; the design and management of the operations network; objectives and activities of <b>operations planning and control</b> (OPC); the <b>Total Quality Management</b> (TQM) approach to improvement; <b>Business process re-engineering</b> (BPR tools)<br /><br /><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Operations%20Management%20for%20the%20Procurement%20Professional&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><span style="font-size: large;">More Info...</span></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>LEADING &amp; INFLUENCING in Procurement Environment</title>
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    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=1266" title="LEADING &amp; INFLUENCING in Procurement Environment" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2007://19.1266</id>
    
    <published>2012-11-04T18:10:33Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-16T06:59:39Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Develop your leadership skills in order to operate at a strategic level. Learn how to motivate and support supply chain members and stakeholders in achieving objectives and success and maximise the potential of your organisation through effective leadership in a variety of contexts, including through change, adversity, conflict and success.&nbsp;&nbsp; 2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>Develop your leadership skills</b> in order to operate at a strategic level.  Learn how to <b>motivate and support supply chain members</b> and stakeholders in achieving objectives and success and maximise the potential of your organisation through <b>effective leadership</b> in a variety of  contexts, including through change, adversity, conflict and success.&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Leading%20%26%20Infulencing%20in%20the%20Procurement%20Environment&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."> <font style="font-size: 1.5625em;">More info...</font></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Developing a World Class Procurement Strategy</title>
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    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=2002" title="Developing a World Class Procurement Strategy" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2008://19.2002</id>
    
    <published>2012-11-01T07:22:16Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-16T07:00:07Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[In this Procurement Leadership Seminar, you will learn how as a Public or Private sector Procurement Leader you can get your procurement function RECOGNISED and TRANSFORMED. This workshop is presented in the context of World Class Procurement 'leading practice' and the Government Supply Chain Management Framework.&nbsp;&nbsp; 2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <category term="Public Training" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this <b>Procurement Leadership Seminar</b>, you will learn how as a Public or Private sector Procurement Leader you can get your procurement function <b>RECOGNISED</b> and <b>TRANSFORMED</b>.  This workshop is presented in the <b>context of World Class Procurement</b> 'leading practice' and the Government Supply Chain Management Framework.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> 2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng<br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><b> </b><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Building%20a%20World%20Class%20Procurement%20Organisation&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><font style="font-size: 1.5625em;"><b>More Info...</b></font></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Selling the Procurement Business Case</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2012/07/selling-procurement-business-cases.html" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=3399" title="Selling the Procurement Business Case" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2009://19.3399</id>
    
    <published>2012-07-26T08:28:22Z</published>
    <updated>2011-11-30T09:41:42Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Learn how to 'sell' the SOLUTIONS needed to meet your procurement OBJECTIVES&quot;. How do we get the decision makers to agree to the savings that we have actually achieved?...&nbsp;&nbsp; 26 &amp; 27 July 2012 Gauteng...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to 'sell' the <b>SOLUTIONS</b> needed to meet your procurement <b>OBJECTIVES</b>&quot;.     <b>How do we get the decision makers to agree</b> to the savings that we have actually achieved?<b>...&nbsp;&nbsp; 26 &amp; 27 July 2012 Gauteng<br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our company needs to implement Strategic Sourcing,<b> how do we convince others</b>? How do we <b>get the rest of the company to co-operate</b> when it comes to reducing costs.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Selling%20Procurement%20Business%20Cases&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More Info...</b></span></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Effective TENDERING &amp; SUPPLIER Management in a World-Class Procurement Organisation</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2012/05/creating-and-managing-tenders-and-supplier-management-in-a-world-class-procurement-organisation.html" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=2998" title="Effective TENDERING &amp; SUPPLIER Management in a World-Class Procurement Organisation" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2008://19.2998</id>
    
    <published>2012-05-24T10:28:59Z</published>
    <updated>2011-11-30T09:42:24Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Learn about International and Local leading practices in Managing Tenders through inception, distribution, adjudication, award and post award right through to managing the supplier relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24 &amp; 25 May 2012 Gauteng....]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
    </author>
    
        <category term="Public Training" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn about International and Local <b>leading practices</b> in Managing Tenders through <b>inception, distribution, adjudication, award and post award </b>right through to managing the supplier relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; 24 &amp; 25 May 2012 Gauteng. <br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Gain an understanding of outsourced relationships and learn how to <b>develop supplier relationships.  </b></p><p><br /><a target="_blank" href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Creating%20%26%20Managing%20Tenders%20%26%20Supplier%20Management&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!.">MORE INFO...</a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>FINANCE for Procurement Professionals</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2012/04/finance-for-procurement-prefes.html" />
    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=2003" title="FINANCE for Procurement Professionals" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2008://19.2003</id>
    
    <published>2012-04-12T07:26:46Z</published>
    <updated>2011-11-30T09:40:50Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Understand how to navigate around the world of finance in an effective and efficient manner from a procurement context... 12 &amp; 13 April 2012 Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Understand how to <font style="font-size: 1em;"><b>navigate</b></font> around the <b>world of finance</b> in an effective and efficient manner from a procurement context...<b> 12 &amp; 13 April 2012 Gauteng<br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Learn how to interpret a supplier's costs, analyse <b>Balance Sheets</b> and understand <b>Profit and Loss Accounts</b>. Using a range of financial performance ratios assess the different types of risk and their impact on suppliers, your own organisation and customer...<br /><br /><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Finance%20for%20Procurement%20%20&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><font style="font-size: 1.5625em;"><b>More Info...</b></font></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Introduction to Negotiations - Negotiating around Price</title>
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    <published>2012-03-28T11:46:01Z</published>
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<![endif]--><p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">In this interactive and practical&nbsp;workshop, delegates will learn how to <b>negotiate for BETTER VALUE</b>. Through role plays and case studies they will become familiar with the NEGOTIATION PROCESS and how to apply the fundamental principles in a non-critical interaction...</span><b>&nbsp; 29 &amp; 30 March 2012 Gauteng</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net &lt;enquiries@commercedge.net&gt;?subject=Introduction%20to%20Negotiations&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">More info....</span></b></span></a></p>]]>
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    <title>PUBLIC SECTOR: Implementing the THREE BID COMITTEES (2 days)</title>
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    <published>2012-03-27T10:59:05Z</published>
    <updated>2011-11-30T09:46:02Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[An in-depth review of procedures and processes that are relevant to a Bid Committee member. Obtain advice and templates in how to appoint and inform members of the committees of their roles &amp; participate in a real world case study and activities.&nbsp; 27 &amp; 28 March 2012 GautengEndorsed by National Treasury...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>An <b>in-depth review</b> of <b>procedures and processes</b> that are relevant to a Bid Committee member. Obtain advice and templates in how to appoint and inform members of the committees of their roles &amp; participate in a real world <b>case study </b>and activities.&nbsp; <b>27 &amp; 28 March 2012 Gauteng<br /></b></p><p><b>Endorsed by National Treasury</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Leave with<b> templates and practical techniques</b> to assist you in performing your functions effectively.</p><p><br /><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=2-Day%203%20Bid%20Committee&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!.%0A"><b><span style="font-size: larger;">More Info....</span></b></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>LEGAL ASPECTS in Purchasing &amp; Supply Management</title>
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    <published>2012-03-15T07:29:56Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-13T10:59:02Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[The law relating to Purchasing extends well beyond that of contracts into a host of area that buyers should understand...&nbsp; 15 &amp; 16 March 2012 Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The <b>law relating to Purchasing</b> extends well beyond that of contracts into a host of area that buyers should understand...<b>&nbsp; 15 &amp; 16 March 2012 Gauteng<br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>As a Procurement Professional you will formulate <b>knowledge around legal issues</b>, <b>insurance law</b>, <b>employment law</b> and <b>intellectual property rights</b> focusing on contractual terms and conditions. <br /><br /><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Legal%20Aspects%20%20&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20(Name%2C%20Surname%2C%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number)%2C%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course%2C%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest!."><font style="font-size: 1.5625em;"><b>More Info...</b></font></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Supply Chain Operations - Logistics</title>
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    <published>2012-03-10T11:31:56Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-16T09:13:43Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Logistics in Context Transportation Warehousing Green &amp; Reverse Logistics International Logistics 15 &amp; 16 May 2012, Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[Logistics in Context
Transportation
Warehousing
Green &amp; Reverse Logistics
International Logistics <strong>15 &amp; 16 May 2012, Gauteng</strong>
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<entry>
    <title>Ethics in Procurement (Supply Chain)</title>
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    <link rel="service.edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.smartprocurement.co.za/scgi-bin/mt/mt-atom.cgi/weblog/blog_id=19/entry_id=7956" title="Ethics in Procurement (Supply Chain)" />
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    <published>2012-03-08T10:56:41Z</published>
    <updated>2011-11-30T09:21:01Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Understand why Values, Attitudes &amp; Aptitudes are required and the reasons of concern about ethical conduct in a Purchasing Department. Learn about the areas of unethical conduct where purchasers act unethically either consciously or unconsciously. Learn how to establish an Ethics&amp; Employment training policy. 8 &amp; 9 March 2012 Gauteng...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[Understand why <strong>Values, Attitudes & Aptitudes</strong> are required and the reasons of concern about ethical conduct in a Purchasing Department. Learn about the areas of unethical conduct where purchasers act unethically either consciously or unconsciously. Learn how to establish an <strong>Ethics& Employment training policy. </strong>           <strong>8 & 9 March 2012 Gauteng </strong>]]>
        <![CDATA[Understand the <strong>Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply code </strong>of professional ethics & The Institute of Supply Management Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct.  Learn about the <strong>"The King 3 Report"</strong> - Compliance with Laws, Codes, Rules and Standards.     


<a href="mailto:marneenp@commerce-edge.com<marneenp@commerce-edge.com>;">More info...  </a>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Supply Chain Operations - Planning and Inventory</title>
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    <published>2012-03-03T11:17:29Z</published>
    <updated>2012-01-16T09:15:40Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Demand and Supply Planning Inventory Management Sales &amp; Operations Planning Distribution Network Optimisation 19 &amp; 20 April 2012, Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Yeukai</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[Demand and Supply Planning
Inventory Management
Sales &amp; Operations Planning
Distribution Network Optimisation

<strong>19 &amp; 20 April 2012, Gauteng</strong>
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