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STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION from a Procurement Perspective

2012-11-27T07:34:00Z

Effective management of stores and distribution throughout the supply chain with particular focus on the inbound supply chain . The Scope of Stores and Distribution, Distribution Planning... 2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng

]]> Optimising the Movement of Goods, Effective Warehousing and the Management of Stock, Controlling Stores and Distribution, Stores & Distribution - Performance, Legal Aspects, The Role of Information Technology, New Developments and Concepts

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Procurement TIME MANAGEMENT

2012-11-26T08:48:09Z

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

]]> You will learn how to improve planning, assertiveness, decision making, desk management and communication skills, contributing to greater productivity and a sense of achievement.

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PUBLIC SECTOR: The THREE BID COMMITTEES Leadership Forum 1-day

2012-11-26T08:38:09Z

As a Public Sector professional: Understand the role of each Bid Committe in the PFMA and MFMA supply chain Framework... 2012 date to be advised - Gauteng

Endorsed by National Treasury

]]> How to align Bid Committees with other supply chain initiatives such as strategic sourcing. Appreciating the transparency and how to manage the involvement of suppliers in the bid committee processes.
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Operations Management for the Procurement Professional

2012-11-26T08:33:01Z

The roles, responsibilities and relationships of procurement vs world class operations management: 2012 dates to be advised Gauteng

]]> the design of products and services; the design and management of the operations network; objectives and activities of operations planning and control (OPC); the Total Quality Management (TQM) approach to improvement; Business process re-engineering (BPR tools)

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LEADING & INFLUENCING in Procurement Environment

2012-11-04T18:10:33Z

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. 2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng

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Developing a World Class Procurement Strategy

2012-11-01T07:22:16Z

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. 2012 dates to be confirmed Gauteng

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Introduction to Negotiations - Negotiating around Price

2012-09-20T11:46:01Z

In this interactive and practical workshop, delegates will learn how to negotiate for BETTER VALUE. 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... 20 & 21 September 2012 Gauteng

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Key PROJECT MANAGEMENT Skills for the Procurement Professional

2012-09-13T06:07:34Z

Learn the core principles of EFFECTIVE project management and more specifically its application in the procurement environment... 13 & 14 September 2012 Gauteng

]]> the HOW TO on structuring programmes, implementing effectively, ensuring delivery all within the context of world class procurement leading practice. SAQA: Level 4 - 6
This course is pertinent to Private and Public Sector Procurement

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Effective TENDERING & SUPPLIER Management in a World-Class Procurement Organisation

2012-08-30T10:28:59Z

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. 30 & 31 August 2012 Gauteng.

]]> Gain an understanding of outsourced relationships and learn how to develop supplier relationships.

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Selling the Procurement Business Case

2012-08-29T08:28:22Z

Learn how to 'sell' the SOLUTIONS needed to meet your procurement OBJECTIVES". How do we get the decision makers to agree to the savings that we have actually achieved?... 29 & 30 August 2012 Gauteng

]]> Our company needs to implement Strategic Sourcing, how do we convince others? How do we get the rest of the company to co-operate when it comes to reducing costs.

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Practical Buying - Introduction to Practical Buying

2012-08-22T13:07:02Z

This highly interactive course is for those who are relatively new to the profession or with limited functional experience. Practical in nature, the course explores purchasing's core competencies through experiential learning using case studies and group work. 22, 23 & 24 August 2012 Gauteng

]]> Delegates will gain a broader understanding of the purchasing cycle and its key stages and how and where purchasing adds value, which will enable them to better contribute to an effective supply chain....

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PUBLIC SECTOR: Implementing the THREE BID COMITTEES (2 days)

2012-08-16T10:59:05Z

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 & participate in a real world case study and activities. 16 & 17 August 2012 Gauteng

Endorsed by National Treasury

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Supervisory Skills for Procurement Managers

2012-07-19T14:12:28Z

Delegates will gain a broader understanding of the management / supervisory role. This practical workshop covers crucially important topics like the dynamics of supervision, INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, workplace communication, motivation and conflict management... 19 & 20 July 2012 Gauteng

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Critical NEGOTIATION SKILLS designed for the Procurement Professional

2012-07-17T06:03:34Z

The Leading global programme in World Class Procurement Negotiations training available only from Commerce Edge. NEW and EXCLUSIVE information about the LATEST international negotiation and persuasion techniques... 17 & 18 July 2012 in Port Elizabeth and 2 & 3 August 2012 Gauteng

]]> Each delegate completes a 'Thinking Assessment profile' that assists in developing powerful individual negotiation and persuasion skills. SAQA: Level 4 - 6 depending on audience.
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Australia:
Adelaide ; Brisbane ; Melbourne ; Perth; Sydney (contact David@commerce-edge.com for seminar details and schedules)

FINANCE for Procurement Professionals

2012-07-12T07:26:46Z

Understand how to navigate around the world of finance in an effective and efficient manner from a procurement context... 12 & 13 July 2012 Gauteng

]]> Learn how to interpret a supplier's costs, analyse Balance Sheets and understand Profit and Loss Accounts. Using a range of financial performance ratios assess the different types of risk and their impact on suppliers, your own organisation and customer...

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