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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>Public Sector: Implementing the 3 Bid Committee (2 days)</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=3217" title="Public Sector: Implementing the 3 Bid Committee (2 days)" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2009://19.3217</id>
    
    <published>2009-12-01T10:59:05Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T13:01:38Z</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; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2009 date to be advised Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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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; &nbsp;&nbsp; <b>2009 date to be advised Gauteng</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%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;">Read More....</span></b></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>PUBLIC SECTOR Supply Chain Management</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/12/public-sector-supply-chain-man.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=2007" title="PUBLIC SECTOR Supply Chain Management" />
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    <published>2009-12-01T07:41:26Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T13:05:50Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Develop cpmpetence in public sector Supply Chain practice that enables the policy.&nbsp;Available on request...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>Develop cpmpetence in public sector Supply Chain <b>practice that enables the policy.&nbsp;</b></p><p><b>Available on request</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Work with World-Class Procurement processes: in planning, budgeting, commodity, supplier &amp; asset management.... while utilising supply chain management systems and resources effectively.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=PublicSector%20SupplyChainManagement%20%20&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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>LEADING &amp; INFLUENCING in Procurement Environment</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/11/-building-a-world-class-procur-1.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=1266" title="LEADING &amp; INFLUENCING in Procurement Environment" />
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    <published>2009-11-05T18:10:33Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-27T13:06:45Z</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; 5-6 November 2009 GautengSuitable for CIPS students studying CIPS Unit L6-01 - Foundation Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply....]]></summary>
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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>5-6 November 2009 Gauteng</b></p><p>Suitable for <b>CIPS</b> students studying <b>CIPS Unit L6-01 - Foundation Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply.</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%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>CIPS Revision tutorials (CIPS Students Only)</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/10/cips-education-programme-purchasing-operations-cips-level-3-core-unit-l3-02.html" />
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    <published>2009-10-19T06:40:58Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T13:30:59Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply: L4-01&nbsp; 19 October 2009 GautengDeveloping Contracts in Purchasing and Supply: L4-02&nbsp; 20 October 2009 GautengMeasuring Purchasing Performance: L4-03&nbsp; 21 October 2009 GautengManaging Purchasing &amp; Supply Relationships: L4-04&nbsp; 22 October 2009 GautengPurchasing Contexts: L4-05&nbsp; 23 October 2009 Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply:</b> L4-01&nbsp; 19 October 2009 Gauteng<br /><b>Developing Contracts in Purchasing and Supply:</b> L4-02&nbsp; 20 October 2009 Gauteng<br /><b>Measuring Purchasing Performance:</b> L4-03&nbsp; 21 October 2009 Gauteng<br /><b>Managing Purchasing &amp; Supply Relationships: </b>L4-04&nbsp; 22 October 2009 Gauteng<br /><b>Purchasing Contexts:</b> L4-05&nbsp; 23 October 2009 Gauteng</p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=CIPS%20Revision%20Tutuorials%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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!."></a><a target="_blank" href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=CIPS%20Revision%20Tutuorials%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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!."></a><a target="_blank" href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=CIPS%20Revision%20Tutuorials%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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!."></a>Revision tutuorials designed to aid CIPS students to prepare for exams and inlcude unit coursework review past exam exemplars and answers and esamination techniques.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=CIPS%20Revision%20Tutuorials%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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!."></a><a target="_blank" href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=CIPS%20Revision%20Tutuorials%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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: larger;"><b>More info...</b></span></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Developing a World Class Procurement Strategy</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/10/advanced-negotiations.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=2002" title="Developing a World Class Procurement Strategy" />
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    <published>2009-10-06T07:22:16Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-01T11:56:06Z</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; 6-7 October 2009 Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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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> 6-7 October 2009 Gauteng</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%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>The FUNDAMENTALS of PURCHASING and World Class Procurement</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/10/the-fundamentals-of-purchasing.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=1417" title="The FUNDAMENTALS of PURCHASING and World Class Procurement" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2007://19.1417</id>
    
    <published>2009-10-01T08:52:29Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T12:52:36Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[This workshop actively focuses on PURCHASING PRINCIPLES within the context of where World Class Procurement is heading... 1 &amp; 2 October 2009 Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p>This workshop actively focuses on <b>PURCHASING PRINCIPLES</b> within the context of where World Class Procurement is heading... <b>1 &amp; 2 October 2009 Gauteng<br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>Entry level delegates and procurement professionals who want a <b>basic or refresher programme</b> are able to upgrade their skills and knowledge.</p><p><b><i>Pertinent to the Public and Private Sector.</i></b><i><br /></i></p><p><strong>&nbsp; </strong><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Fundamentals%20of%20World%20Class%20Procurement%20&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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>Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply </title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/09/cips-education-programme-part-time-level-3-certificate-in-purchasing-supply-core-unit-l3-02.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=3631" title="Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply " />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2009://19.3631</id>
    
    <published>2009-09-30T07:12:30Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T13:07:44Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[CIPS practical Workshop for Unit L4-01 (CIPS Students Only)Work through case studies, individual &amp; group exercises and assignments in negotiating in Purchasing &amp; Supply. This one day CIPS tutorial will provide you with practical knowledge inpreparation for CIPS Unit L4-01 assessments and examination.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30 September 2009 Gauteng&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>CIPS practical Workshop for Unit L4-01 (CIPS Students Only)</b></p><p>Work through case studies, individual &amp; group exercises and assignments in negotiating in Purchasing &amp; Supply. This one day CIPS tutorial will provide you with practical knowledge inpreparation for CIPS Unit L4-01 assessments and examination.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>30 September 2009 Gauteng</b></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Effective%20Negotiation%20in%20Purchasing%20%26%20Supply%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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!." target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More info...</b></span></span></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Developing Contracts in Purchasing and Supply</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/09/developing-contracts-in-purchasing-and-supply-cips-unit-l4-02-5-day-intensive-course-1.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=3691" title="Developing Contracts in Purchasing and Supply" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2009://19.3691</id>
    
    <published>2009-09-09T13:40:04Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-22T09:55:24Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[CIPS Practical Workshop for Unit L4-02 (CIPS Students Only)Work through case studies, individual &amp; group exercises and assignments in developing procurement contracts. This one day tutorial will provide you with practical knowledge in preparation for CIPS Unit L4-02 assessments and examination.&nbsp; 9 September 2009 Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>CIPS Practical Workshop for Unit L4-02 (CIPS Students Only)</b></p><p>Work through case studies, individual &amp; group exercises and assignments in developing procurement contracts. This one day tutorial will provide you with practical knowledge in preparation for CIPS Unit L4-02 assessments and examination.&nbsp; <b>9 September 2009 Gauteng</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Developing%20Contracts%20in%20Purchasing%20%26%20Supply%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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!."><strong><big>More info...</big></strong></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title> Critical NEGOTIATION SKILLS designed for the Procurement Professional</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/09/critical-negotiations-skills-d.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=1293" title=" Critical NEGOTIATION SKILLS designed for the Procurement Professional" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2007://19.1293</id>
    
    <published>2009-09-03T06:03:34Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-17T12:36:21Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[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... 3 &amp; 4 September 2009 Gauteng; 10 &amp; 11 September KZN and 22 &amp; 23 September 2009 Western CapeSuitable for CIPS students studying CIPS Unit L4-01 - Foundation Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply....]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        <uri>www.smartprocurement.co.za/about.html</uri>
    </author>
    
        <category term="Public Training" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p>The <b>Leading global programme</b> in World Class Procurement Negotiations training available only from Commerce Edge. NEW and EXCLUSIVE information about the LATEST <b>international negotiation</b> and persuasion techniques...<b> 3 &amp; 4 September 2009</b><b> Gauteng; 10 &amp; 11 September KZN and 22 &amp; 23 September 2009 Western Cape</b></p><p>Suitable for <b>CIPS</b> students studying<b> CIPS Unit L4-01 - Foundation Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply.<br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[Each delegate completes a <i><b>'Thinking Assessment profile'</b></i> that assists in developing powerful individual negotiation and persuasion skills. <i>SAQA: Level 4 - 6 depending on audience, CIPS: Level 4</i><br /><strong></strong><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Procurement%20Negotiation%20Skills%20%20&amp;Body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge%27s%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20%28Name,%20Surname,%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number%29,%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course,%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest%21."><font style="font-size: 1.5625em;">More Info...</font></a><p><strong><u>Australia:<br /></u></strong>Adelaide ; Brisbane ; Melbourne&nbsp;; Perth; Sydney (contact <a href="mailto:David@commerce-edge.com">David@commerce-edge.com</a> for seminar details and schedules)</p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION from a Procurement Perspective</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/08/storage-and-distribution.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=2005" title="STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION from a Procurement Perspective" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2008://19.2005</id>
    
    <published>2009-08-27T07:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T12:28:03Z</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... 27 and 28 August 2009 Gauteng Suitable for CIPS students studying CIPS Unit L5-11 - Advanced Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply...]]></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>27 and 28 August 2009 Gauteng</b> </p><p>Suitable for <b>CIPS</b> students studying <b>CIPS Unit L5-11 - Advanced Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply</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%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>Selling Procurement Business Cases</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/08/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 Procurement Business Cases" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2009://19.3399</id>
    
    <published>2009-08-25T08:28:22Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T12:26:20Z</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? 25 &amp; 26 August 2009 GautengSuitable for CIPS students studying CIPS Unit L5-10 - Advanced Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply...]]></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?  <br /><b>25 &amp; 26 August 2009 Gauteng</b></p><p>Suitable for <b>CIPS</b> students studying <b>CIPS Unit L5-10 - Advanced Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply</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%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>Read More...</b></span></a></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Key PROJECT MANAGEMENT Skills for the Procurement Professional</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/08/managing-projects-in-the-procu.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=1294" title="Key PROJECT MANAGEMENT Skills for the Procurement Professional" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2007://19.1294</id>
    
    <published>2009-08-20T06:07:34Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T12:17:32Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Learn the core principles of EFFECTIVE project management and more specifically its application in the procurement environment...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20 &amp; 21 August 2009 Gauteng and 1&amp;2 September 2009 Western CapeSuitable for CIPS students studying CIPS Unit L6-11 - Graduate Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        <uri>www.smartprocurement.co.za/about.html</uri>
    </author>
    
        <category term="Public Training" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.commerce-edge.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the <b>core principles</b> of EFFECTIVE project management and more specifically its <font style="font-size: 1.25em;"><b>application</b></font> in the procurement environment...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>20 &amp; 21 August 2009 Gauteng</b><font style="font-size: 1em;"> <b>and 1&amp;2 September 2009 Western Cape</b></font></p><p><font style="font-size: 1em;">Suitable for <b>CIPS</b> students studying <b>CIPS Unit L6-11 - Graduate Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply</b><br /></font></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>the <i>HOW TO</i> on structuring programmes, <b>implementing effectively</b>, ensuring delivery all within the context of world class procurement leading practice. <i>SAQA: Level 4 - 6, CIPS: Level 6</i><br /><i>This course is pertinent to Private and Public Sector Procurement</i><br /><font color="#000000"><font size="2"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br /></font></font></font><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Procurement%20Project%20Management%20%20&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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>]]>
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</entry>

<entry>
    <title>How to Manage CONTRACTS and SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS throughout their Lifecycle</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/08/contract-management-within-the.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=1296" title="How to Manage CONTRACTS and SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS throughout their Lifecycle" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2007://19.1296</id>
    
    <published>2009-08-13T06:10:38Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-17T12:37:45Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Learn how Procurement Experts IDENTIFY RISKS and enter into 'STREETWISE' Contracts &amp; Service Level Agreements all within the context of&nbsp; World Class Procurement Strategies... 13 &amp; 14 August 2009 Gauteng and 19 &amp; 20 November KZNSuitable for CIPS students studying CIPS Unit L4-02 - Foundation Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply....]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        <uri>www.smartprocurement.co.za/about.html</uri>
    </author>
    
        <category term="Public Training" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><a onclick="window.open('http://www.commerce-edge.com/images/contracts.html','popup','width=746,height=510,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/images/contracts.html"><img height="68" width="100" style="margin: 0pt 20px 20px 0pt; float: left; width: 100px; height: 68px;" class="mt-image-left" alt="contracts.jpg" src="http://www.commerce-edge.com/images/contracts-thumb-100x68.jpg" /></a></span><p><font style="font-size: 1em;">Learn how Procurement Experts IDENTIFY RISKS and enter into 'STREETWISE' Contracts &amp; Service Level Agreements all within the context of&nbsp; <b>World Class Procurement Strategies</b>...</font> <br /><b>13 &amp; 14 August 2009 Gauteng and 19 &amp; 20 November KZN</b></p><p>Suitable for <b>CIPS</b> students studying <b>CIPS Unit L4-02</b> - <b>Foundation Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply.<br /></b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><font size="2" style="font-size: 0.8em;"><font style="font-size: 1.25em;"><font style="font-size: 0.8em;"><br />This workshop introduces a step-by-step approach to creating and managing contracts and SLA's. This includes strategic planning, key terminology, essential legal elements, management and administration.</font> <i>SAQA: Level 4 - 6, depending on audience, CIPS: Level 4 - 6 depending on audience</i><br /></font> </font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong><br /><strong>&nbsp; </strong></strong><font size="1"><font style="font-size: 1.25em;"><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Contract%20and%20SLA%20Management%20%20&amp;Body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge%27s%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20training%20from%20the%20relevant%20SETA.%20Please%20provide%20your%20contact%20information%20%28Name,%20Surname,%20Company%20and%20Contact%20number%29,%20so%20that%20we%20can%20respond%20promptly%20to%20your%20request.%20We%20will%20contact%20you%20shortly%20to%20provide%20the%20full%20details%20on%20the%20course,%20the%20costing%20involved%20or%20any%20other%20information%20that%20you%20may%20require.%20Thank%20you%20again%20for%20your%20interest%21."> <font style="font-size: 1.5625em;">More info...</font></a><br /></font><br /><br /><font face="Verdana"><strong><u>Australia:&nbsp; </u></strong>Adelaide ; Brisbane ; Melbourne&nbsp;; Perth; Sydney <a href="mailto:David@commerce-edge.com">(</a></font></font><a href="mailto:David@commerce-edge.com"><font face="Verdana" size="1">for seminar details and schedules)</font></a></font></p>]]>
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</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Managing Purchasing &amp; Supplier Relationships</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/08/managing-purchasing-supplier-relationships-cips-unit-l4-04-5-day-intensive-course.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=3689" title="Managing Purchasing &amp; Supplier Relationships" />
    <id>tag:www.commerce-edge.com,2009://19.3689</id>
    
    <published>2009-08-12T13:29:20Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-22T09:56:29Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[CIPS Practical Workshop for Unit L4-04 (CIPS Students Only)Work through case studies, individual &amp; group exercises and assignments in managing purchasing and supplier relationships. This one day CIPS tutorial will provide you with practical knowledge in preparation for CIPS Unit L4-04 assessments and examination.&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 August 2009 Gauteng...]]></summary>
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        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>CIPS Practical Workshop for Unit L4-04 (CIPS Students Only)</b></p><p>Work through case studies, individual &amp; group exercises and assignments in managing purchasing and supplier relationships. This <b>one day CIPS tutorial</b> will provide you with practical knowledge in preparation for CIPS Unit L4-04 assessments and examination.&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12 August 2009 Gauteng</b></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><big><strong><a href="mailto:enquiries@commercedge.net?subject=Managing%20Purchasing%20%26%20Suppler%20Relationship%20(CIPS%20only)&amp;body=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20interest%20in%20Commerce%20Edge's%20services.%20Organisations%20who%20utilise%20our%20training%20services%20can%20claim%20back%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></strong></big></p>]]>
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<entry>
    <title>FINANCE for Procurement Professionals</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.commerce-edge.com/2009/08/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>2009-08-06T07:26:46Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-26T12:10:55Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Understand how to navigate around the world of finance in an effective and efficient manner from a procurement context... 6 &amp; 7 August 2009 Gauteng Suitable for CIPS students studying CIPS Unit L6-12 - Graduate Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Staff  Writer</name>
        
    </author>
    
        <category term="Public Training" />
    
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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> 6 &amp; 7 August 2009 Gauteng</b> </p><p>Suitable for <b>CIPS </b>students studying <b>CIPS Unit L6-12 - Graduate Diploma in Purchasing &amp; Supply</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%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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