JER Online | Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing Management

Course Name

Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing Management

Contact Hours: 250 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

This program is for anyone working in or interested in working in purchasing, supply chain management, logistics, or procurement. The course of study will introduce you to the basics of the supply chain process, management, purchasing, and contracting issues.

It offers comprehensive training in many important areas, including:

Impact the purchasing function has on financial statements

Use a sales forecast in the planning process for the acquisition of goods

Prepare and manage a budget in an organization

Use financial statements to prepare and structure your budget

Cover the supplier selecting process

Explore the contracting process

Evaluating price and costs

The program includes 6 course modules:

Essentials of Purchasing
The Supply Chain Process
Budgeting Essentials
The Procurement Process
Supplier Contracting
Price and Cost Analysis

Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion, students will be well-prepared to work in an active purchasing environment.

Assessment

Assessment Tools:

Exams
Quizzes
Practical Experience
Online Exercises

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