Commerce Edge - Procurement training, coaching, courses, management development programmes

Strategic Supply Chain Management - CIPS Level 6

2008-10-02T07:38:15Z

Understand the 'Supply Chain' Concept and its strategic application in different sectors. What strategic roles does the procurement function play in the Supply Chain. Learn how Organisational Strategy Models and ... 2 & 3 October 2008 Gauteng
]]> Strategic Management are affected by Supply Chain strategy. How to do Strategic analysis of the external and internal environments and couple this with Strategies and resources for business growth..

Learn about drivers of change in global supply chains.... and how this ultimately affects the procurement function...
What is the contribution that the procurement function needs to make within the wider Supply Chain and how integration needs to be established between the various links within the Supply Chain.

Modules:

Introduction to Strategy and Strategic Management
Strategic analysis of the external and internal environments
Strategies and resources for business growth
Strategic choice and developing commitment to, and alignment with,
the Corporate Strategy
Change Management and Integration of Supply Chain Strategies
Organisational Structures and Innovative Supply Chain Strategies
The 'Supply Chain' Concept and its application in different sectors
Drivers of change in global supply chains
Theoretical underpinnings - Supply Chain concepts
Towards a Globalised Strategic Supply Chain Model?

Analyse the it to identify where value is added, identifying where and how strategic competitive advantage can be achieved. CIPS: Level 6

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Key PROJECT MANAGEMENT Skills for the Procurement Professional

2008-09-18T06:07:34Z

Learn the core principles of EFFECTIVE project management and more specifically its application in the procurement environment... 18 & 19 September 2008 Gauteng
]]> HOW TO on structuring programmes, implementing effectively, ensuring delivery all within the context of world class procurement leading practice. SAQA: Level 4 - 6, CIPS: Level 6
This course is pertinent to Private and Public Sector Procurement

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Implementing THREE BID COMMITTEES for the Public Sector

2008-09-16T08:38:09Z

As a Public Sector professional: Understand the role of each Bid Committe in the PFMA and MFMA supply chain Framework... 16 September 2008 Gauteng
]]> 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.
Endorsed by National Treasury

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STRATEGIC SOURCING and Commodity Management

2008-09-11T16:48:24Z

How to track, manage and optimise TCO and SAVINGS. Crucially important topics include more than 50 world-class strategies for optimising any part of the spend throughout its lifecycle...
11 & 12 September 2008 Gauteng

]]> Applicable in both the private and public sector. Based on global research into Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Management. CIPS: 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)

LEADING & INFLUENCING in Procurement Incorporating Building a World Class Procurement Organisation

2008-09-04T18:10:33Z

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... 4 & 5 September 2008 Gauteng
]]> 'leading practice' and the Government Supply Chain Management Framework. SAQA: Level 6-7, CIPS: Level 6
A step by step guide to building a vision and a world class procurement organisation.

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Australia:
Adelaide ; Brisbane ; Melbourne ; Perth; Sydney (contact David@commerce-edge.com for seminar details and schedules)

How to Manage CONTRACTS and SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS throughout their Lifecycle

2008-08-28T06:10:38Z

Learn how Procurement Experts IDENTIFY RISKS and enter into 'STREETWISE' Contracts & Service Level Agreements all within the context of World Class Procurement Strategies...
28 & 29 August 2008 Gauteng
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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. SAQA: Level 4 - 6, depending on audience, CIPS: Level 4 - 6 depending on audience

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Australia: Adelaide ; Brisbane ; Melbourne ; Perth; Sydney (for seminar details and schedules)

STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION from a Procurement Perspective

2008-08-26T07:34:00Z

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... 26 & 27 August 2008 Gauteng
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Critical NEGOTIATION SKILLS designed for the Procurement Professional

2008-08-21T06:03:34Z

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... 21 & 22 August 2008 Gauteng
]]> 'Thinking Assessment profile' that assists in developing powerful individual negotiation and persuasion skills. SAQA: Level 4 - 6 depending on audience, CIPS: Level 4
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Australia:
Adelaide ; Brisbane ; Melbourne ; Perth; Sydney (contact David@commerce-edge.com for seminar details and schedules)

PUBLIC SECTOR Supply Chain Management

2008-08-13T07:41:26Z

Develop Supply Chain policy and competence in the public sector... 13, 14 & 15 August 2008 Gauteng
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NEW! FACILITATION SKILLS for Creating Procurement Change

2008-08-08T08:54:51Z

Whether developing new strategies for goods and services (Strategic Sourcing) or optimizing supplier / internal performance, Procurement Professionals are increasingly required to FACILITATE CHANGE... 7 & 8 August 2008 Gauteng
]]> equips you with proven facilitation SKILLS and TOOLS that help you to face difficult issues and work with people creatively and collaboratively. The process builds trust and utilizes the strenghts of others.

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LEGAL ASPECTS in Purchasing & Supply Management

2008-07-31T07:29:56Z

The law relating to Purchasing extends well beyond that of contracts into a host of area that buyers should understand... 31 July & 1 August 2008 Gauteng
]]> knowledge around legal issues, insurance law, employment law and intellectual property rights focusing on contractual terms and conditions. CIPS: Level 6

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The FUNDAMENTALS of PURCHASING and World Class Procurement

2008-07-24T08:52:29Z

This workshop actively focuses on PURCHASING PRINCIPLES within the context of where World Class Procurement is heading... 24 & 25 July 2008 Gauteng
]]> basic or refresher programme are able to upgrade their skills and knowledge. SAQA: Level 3

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FINANCE for Procurement Professionals

2008-07-17T07:26:46Z

Understand how to navigate around the world of finance in an effective and efficient manner from a procurement context... 17 & 18 July 2008 Gauteng
]]> 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...

CIPS: Level 6

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Procurement TIME MANAGEMENT

2008-07-15T08:48:09Z

How to manage your Procurement and Personal priorities.
REDUCE STRESS and FEEL more IN CONTROL of your daily activities and lifestyle... 15 & 16 July 2008 Gauteng
]]> planning, assertiveness, decision making, desk management and communication skills, contributing to greater productivity and a sense of achievement.

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Calendar Signoff

2008-04-17T21:59:54Z

All courses are available REGIONALLY or IN-HOUSE on request

Qualification:

Commerce Edge is accredited through the Services SETA in South Africa. Commerce Edge is also an accredited service provider for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). CIPS is an international organisation, based in the UK, serving the purchasing and supply profession. CIPS is the central reference for industry best practice standards around the world. Our workshops align to these best practise standards.

Who will benefit?

All members of the purchasing and supply management profession (public and private sector) who wish to enhance their skills and/or take their knowledge base to the next level. The courses are structured to accommodate both private and public domains and all business sectors.

Commerce Edge has trained hundreds of procurement professionals from more than 150 leading local and international organisations (both private and public). They include: ABSA, African Defence Systems, African Explosives Limited, Anglogold Ashanti, Anglo Platinum, Appletiser, Aspen Pharmacare, Barloworld, BHP Billiton, Bidvest, Boart Longyear, Cell C, City Power, Clover SA, Comair, De Beers, Dept of Correctional Services, Dept of Water & Forestry, DNA Supply Chain, Drake and Scull, Duferco Steel, Engen, Eskom, Fedics, First National Bank, GSSC, Goodyear, Govt of the Western Cape, Govt of the North West, Hewlett Packard, Hillside Aluminium, Kumba Resources, Lesotho Electricity Corporation, Lever Brothers, Metro Rail, MTN, Multotec, Murray & Roberts, National Treasury, National Ports Authority, New Clicks SA, PFG, Premier Foods, Promat, Protea Chemicals, Rand Water, Resourcery Limited (Nigeria), R.B.C.T., Richards Bay Minerals, SAA, SA Breweries, SAIL, SAPPI, SASOL, SANDF, Siemens, SITA, South African Correctional Services Management, Spar, Standard Bank, Transnet, Unilever, UCT, University of Stellenbosch, University of Westville Durban, Western Cape Education, Woolworths, Vodacom, and many others.

Most of our customers rate our courses as being either "Very Good" or "Excellent" with many of them attending subsequent workshops.

Satisfaction Guaranteed:
Although part of the cost of the course can be claimed back from skills development levies paid, Commerce Edge also provides a Guarantee. Your money will be refunded if the workshop does not fulfil your requirements.

Our Guarantee:
Although part of the cost of the course can be claimed back from skills development levies paid, Commerce Edge also provides a Guarantee. Your money will be refunded if the workshop does not fulfil your requirements.

We look forward to working with you!

http://www.commercedge.net

Margaret M Richings
Tel: +27 +21 788 6195

Mobile: 082 533 2778

E-mail: margaret@commercedge.net

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