Purchasing Foundations
With Steven Brown
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Duration: 1h 18m
Skill level: Intermediate
Released: 7/23/2016
Course details
Purchasing departments add value and maximize savings for their organizations. In this course, supply chain expert and professor Steven Brown outlines the purchasing process and provides guidance for evaluating, selecting, and managing suppliers. He also addresses the roles of cost management and strategic sourcing, and the legal and ethical considerations involved. Plus, learn about special topics such as indirect spend on services (including transportation and utilities), resourcing, and supply chain performance management.
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Midhat Naseem
Midhat Naseem
Double Gold Medalist | Supply Chain Specialist | Procurement Specialist | Social Worker | xUEP | xEngro | xASL | xAKUH | xICCBS | xFESF | xTabani's |
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Contents
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- Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
- Test your knowledge 5 quizzes
- Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
- Stay up to date Continuing Education Units
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