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Spend Analysis

TITLE:Spend Analysis
COURSE DESIGNATION:Phase I – Strategic Sourcing
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:Strategic Sourcing Curriculum
CREDIT HOURS:4
 
DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of spend analysis techniques used in selecting the best supplier.
OBJECTIVES:In this lesson, you will learn how to utilize spend analysis techniques.
At the end of this lesson you will be able to:
  • Understand spend analysis techniques
  • Gather and use existing data to perform spend analysis
  • Rationalize the data gathered
  • Develop a custom spend analysis program
 
Syllabus
  • Definition of Spend Analysis
  • Objectives
  • Performing: Gathering Data
  • Performing: Organizing Data
  • Performing: Rationalizing Data
  • Developing Strategies
  • Obstacles to Implementing Strategies
  • Solutions
  • Tools for Spend Analysis
  • End Notes