Purchasing - From Basics to Advanced Techniques
90 Minutes
Michael W. Gozzo
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Overview
This program will provide a comprehensive view and awareness of the activities involved in obtaining the best suppliers, materials, and services for an enterprise. The tools required to accomplish this objective will cover the various roles of purchasing personnel. Starting with Basic Practices through viewing Advanced Techniques. Along with this, the program will provide the principles and techniques to achieve success. The material is designed to allow the attendee to select a more in-depth view by attending the specific programs for the various topics denoted. Most especially for persons new to the procurement profession.
Why you should Attend
The world economy is changing dramatically. We are seeing many new nations become international competitors. How do we ensure our competitiveness? It begins with our attitude, approach, and capability to learn and adapt.
Doing what you’ve always done-even if you do it very well-is no longer acceptable. Under pressure to contain costs and produce results despite challenging circumstances, you need to transform rather than simply improve operations. That means adopting the philosophies, methods, and processes that will make your organization “best in class!”
Ask yourself these questions:
- How do we address change?
- What are the tools we use to make improvements?
- How do you use these tools to bring bottom-line results to your company?
Areas Covered in the Session
BASICS
- Fundamentals of Purchasing
- Negotiations vs collaboration in Purchasing
- Performance Measurements
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
- Solutions Through Supplier Partnering
- Supplier Selection and Supply Base Management
- Defining and Implementing a Supplier Rating System
- Conducting Surveys and Audits for Performance Improvement
- Achieving Supplier Certification
- Supplier Managed Inventories
- Supply-Chain Management and Electronic Commerce
Who Will Benefit
- Buyer
- Purchasing Agent
- Purchasing Mgr.
Speaker Profile
Recent involvement with Silicon Valley Leaders in Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing practices and ISO include Cisco, Infineon, Sunrise Telecom, PerkinElmer, Philips Semi-conductor and SanDisk. Mike Gozzo went to Germany to train operational personnel at Lufthansa Air Cargo. He has been associated with Lean practices: pull systems, quick change, 5-S, VMI, cell design and others.
Mike has traveled and worked extensively in Canada, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, Bahrain, U.A.E., Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Taiwan. He has an Executive Program Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of New Haven, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He is certified as CPIM & CSCP by the Association of Operations Management (APICS)/Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Is also a Certified Instructor (IDP) for APIC/ASCM, internationally.
Mr. Gozzo is the co-author of "Made in America - The Total Business Concept" and several other books and numerous published articles. He has developed over 50 courses which can be customized for the respective client.
Access Recorded Version
One Attendee / Group Attendees
Unlimited Viewing Recorded Version for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)