An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Operational Excellence
Obtaining Superior Performance through Collaboration
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INTRODUCTION
Supplier Relationship Management has become a critical enabler of business performance, whether in the public or private sector, with the potential to drive both value and reputation. To compete and survive in an ever-changing environment, the role of your supply base and the way you engage with, and manage, your key suppliers must change too.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) combined with Operational Excellence allows organisations to effectively manage those suppliers who are important to you and unlock value. It also includes developing Strategic Collaborative Relationships (SCR) with the critical few suppliers who could make a profound difference to your business, both now and in the future.
Participants attending the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Operational Excellence training course will develop the following competencies:
- Segmenting the supply base and identifying important and strategic suppliers
- Describe and apply different approaches and interventions for important and strategic suppliers
- Manage relationships with key suppliers across the entire business
- Understand the importance operational excellence
- To identify how a strategic supplier can help drive business growth or create competitive advantage
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Operational Excellence training course aims to enable participants to achieve the following objectives:
- To measure supplier performance
- To identify ways to increase procurement efficiency
- To develop a strategic sourcing strategy that achieves tangible results
- To review critical supply strategies
- To manage a strategic relationship
- To develop joint working approaches for strategic relationships to collaborate on key initiatives
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Operational Excellence training course is aimed at those working in a Supplier Management role and / or within a Supplier Management process whether at a technical, operational, supervisory or managerial level, especially:
- Operations Personnel
- Warehouse and Supply Chain Management Practitioners
- Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
- Professionals in Logistics Functions
- Warehouse and Distribution Officers / Supervisors
- This training course may also be of interest to Project / Business Professionals and Business Process Owners
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Delivered by a world-class subject matter expert in Procurement, Supply Chain Management and Operations Management, participants will increase their competencies through a variety of instructional methods, individual and team exercises, group discussions and specific team assignments covering the main topics presented in the training course. This is a highly interactive and competitive EuroMaTech training course where the participants will work and compete in team exercises; whereby all participants will learn how to manage relationships with key suppliers across the entire business through operational excellence.
TRAINING SUMMARY
This EuroMaTech Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Operational Excellence training course covers essential skills such as creating competitive advantage and reducing supply chain risk. It will focus on joint working with the critical few suppliers who can make a dramatic difference and help realise competitive advantage. This EuroMaTech training course is designed to help equip practitioners to identify those suppliers that are the most important, unlock value and reduce risk from these.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Understanding the Supply Chain
- Overview of supply chain functions within the organisation
- Securing innovation from the supply base
- The golden rules of supply chain management
- Supply chain models and types
- The global supply chain and operations integration
Day 2: SRM and Strategic Collaborative Relationships
- Introduction to the principles of SRM
- The importance of the buyer / supplier relationship
- Developing the SRM strategy
- Collaboration and joint working
- Motivating suppliers and continuous improvement
Day 3: Principles of Operational Excellence
- Objectives of Operations Management
- Alignment of organisational operations and functional strategies
- Core Operational Principles
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management – Tools and Techniques
Day 4: Goals and Objectives of Supplier Management
- Key roles and responsibilities
- Identify and agree deliverables from suppliers
- Aligning the goals with the procurement strategy
- Involving the relevant stakeholders
- Identifying risks and their impact / probability
Day 5: Supplier Collaboration to Achieve Operational Excellence
- Transforming the supplier relationship
- Supplier evaluation criteria
- Appropriate supplier methodologies
- Total Cost Approach
- Shrinking the supplier base
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
FAQ
Do you provide assistance with hotel accommodation?
Yes, we can assist you with the following:
- Corporate Discount: If available, we can extend our corporate discount for your stay at selected hotels.
- Hotel Suggestions: We can provide recommendations for nearby hotels based on your preferences and budget.
Feel free to explore online booking platforms for the most cost-effective options.
Do you offer customized training for organizations?
Yes, we provide tailored training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your organization. Customized courses can be delivered either in-person or online, and you can select the dates and duration that best fit your schedule. For more details, please contact us at [email protected]
What types of training formats do you offer?
We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
- Online Training: Join live online sessions from anywhere, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules or who prefer remote learning.
- In-House Training: We can bring our training directly to your organization, allowing for tailored sessions that address your specific needs and objectives.
Can you assist with visa arrangements?
Yes, we can help by issuing an official Letter of Invitation once you’ve confirmed your training registration, which can assist in your visa application process.
Who will be the senior consultant leading the training?
We are happy to share the profiles of our expert instructors. To learn more about their qualifications and experience, please contact us [email protected]
