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Tools for Supply Management

TITLE: Tools for Supply Management
COURSE DESIGNATION: Phase I – Strategic Sourcing
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Strategic Sourcing Curriculum
CREDIT HOURS: 4
 
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an overview of tools that are used in managing supply and suppliers.
OBJECTIVES: In this lesson, you will learn how to utilize specific tools for managing manufacturing support operations.
At the end of this lesson you will be able to:
  • Understand how supply management systems address strategic and tactical issues
  • Identify common tools used in supply management
  • Appreciate the challenges in today’s supply management environment
 
Syllabus
  • Supply Management Overview
  • Material Management Systems
  • Structural Elements
  • Tactical Elements
  • Materials Systems
  • ERP Systems
  • Electronic Procurement Tools
  • eProcurement Architecture
  • Transactional Standards
  • End Notes