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The ISM-ADR School for Supply Management provides the opportunity for companies to assess and improve their competency, generate cost and value improvements and help supply managers achieve extraordinary performance. With the current downturn economy, it's more critical now than ever for training budgets to be more effective. — Bill Michels,
The creation of the ISM-ADR School for Supply Management (ISM-ADR SSM) represents more than 100 years of supply management experience. Combined, ISM and ADR create a powerhouse of supply management education and a revolution in professional training and development.
In-company customized training and development programs provide your organization with high-value instruction at a significant time and cost savings. By eliminating transportation costs, time away from work and holding training on your own schedule and at your own location, a greater percentage of your training budget is spent in the classroom. The ISM-ADR School is an effective and sustainable solution to your organization's professional development needs.
Target Your Critical Training Needs
The first step of an effective training program is to identify your critical needs. The Development Needs Analysis® (DNA) is a Web-based tool for identifying the current knowledge of your procurement staff, creating a personal development profile for each member of the team. It is delivered online for each professional to take at his or her own pace and time using a unique login and password. This process identifies specific areas where supply managers can improve their skills.
By providing your organization with specific knowledge of your team's strengths and weaknesses, critical training can be applied where you need it most. This targeted approach to professional development is the core of our philosophy. Our goal is to develop a program that is effective in raising your procurement organization's strategic skills to a new level.
With extensive supply management knowledge, resources and professional development experience, we're experts in creating customized training programs that target skill areas where improvement is needed. ISM-ADR instructors are based all over the world, giving attendees a more regional perspective on program content. This saves your organization resources and extends your capabilities in a shorter time frame in comparison to more traditional training programs. Our continual development of processes and introduction of new techniques enables us to offer our clients the best possible training solutions for their specific needs.
With recent clients we have helped them re-train, re-focus and implement a new strategies that have proven to generate savings of between 10 and 60 percent. We help our clients discover their own synergies and strategies to build a more sustainable operation over the long haul.
Effective and Efficient at Reduced Cost
Executives now stress the need to reduce expenditures and improve key supply management skills in order to meet the challenges of the current economy. ISM and ADR can help. Our programs, taught by seasoned practitioners, provide advanced educational offerings to an ever-changing global marketplace.
We offer:
A wide range of services, including customized in-company training and online learning programs
Development Needs Analysis® (DNA), a Web-based tool for identifying the knowledge of procurement staff and creating a personal development profile for each member of the team
Global reach with multi-lingual instructors located world-wide and in permanent offices in the UK, Australia, Czech Republic, South Africa, Arizona and Michigan.
Professional development on every level from buyers to executives
Providing expertise to over 250 of the world's leading companies in over 50 countries, ISM-ADR recognizes that management needs results that are both quick and sustainable. ISM-ADR organizes it's work to produce positive outcomes in the short term and works closely with each client's staff to develop new skills, methods and systems that will sustain results long after ISM-ADR's role has ended.
ISM-ADR SSM can deliver customized programs wherever it is requested without moving trainers around the world. In addition, we can offer these programs internationally and in numerous indigenous languages. — Paul Novak,
To find out how your organization can benefit from the ISM-ADR school, contact Rene Yates or Toni Caserta at 800/888-6276, extensions 3080 and 3095.
Rene A. Yates , CPSM, C.P.M.ryates@ism.ws
Toni J. Caserta acaserta@ism.ws
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Business Management/HR/Administration
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
ME3981
Fundamentals of Strategy: Strategy and Competition $129 / $195
SDR 3
Study the forces which mold an organization's business strategy through an analysis which measures strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
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ME3982
Fundamentals of Strategy: What Is Strategy? $149 / $225
SDR 4
Develop a basic understanding of the strategic planning process, its importance, mission statements, budgeting and contingency planning.
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ME3999
Human Resource Management and the Supply Manager (Bundle) $389 / $579
SDR 12
Bundle consisting of the following courses:
Understanding HR: Talent Management and Personal/Career Development Understanding HRM: Performance Management Employee Selection Managing Equal Opportunity Click class name to continue.
ME3998
Management, Marketing and Strategy for the Supply Manager (Bundle) $389 / $579
SDR 16
Bundle consisting of the following courses:
Connecting With Customers: Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of Strategy: What Is Strategy? The Successful Leader: Leading Teams The Successful Manager: Managing in the Modern Organization Click class name to continue.
3966
Project Management for Supply Management Professionals $195 / $295
SDR 7
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of project management, then show how project management could be used in procurement situations in the complex areas such a capital equipment, outsourcing, and services. Participants would use these examples as templates to what they are doing in the workplace.
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ME3983
The Successful Leader: Leaders and Work-Life Balance $149 / $225
SDR 4
Discover techniques to reconcile conflicts between work and family, personal fulfillment and the demands of leadership in "Leadership: Work-Life Balance."
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ME3986
The Successful Leader: Leading Teams $149 / $225
SDR 4
Explore the role of leadership in an empowered team where responsibility, accountability, communication and "leadership" are shared.
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ME3988
The Successful Manager: Managing People $129 / $195
SDR 3
Improve your people management skills by concentrating on the factors which improve employee performance and empower working teams.
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ME3989
The Successful Manager: Time Management $149 / $225
SDR 4
Learn how to achieve your goals and become more effective by adopting time management and scheduling techniques. Plus, understand the delegation process, outsourcing key tasks and using technology.
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ME3990
Understanding HR: Compensation $129 / $195
SDR 3
Investigate numerous key aspects of pay policy, including legal and competitive compensation rates in industries. Also, review pay structures, federal guidelines and equity issues within organizations.
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ME3992
Understanding HR: Employee Selection $129 / $195
SDR 3
Identify high-quality applicants for key positions within your organization by focusing on principles of the employee selection and human resource management.
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ME3993
Understanding HR: Equal Employment Opportunity $129 / $195
SDR 3
Expand your knowledge of key laws regarding the discrimination of age, race, gender, sexual harassment or disability and avoid damaging public relations, legal or morale problems.
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ME3994
Understanding HR: Performance Management $129 / $195
SDR 3
Investigate how performance management provides a framework to help your team develop their skills, target ineffective processes and manage their direct reports.
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ME3995
Understanding HR: Talent Management and Career Development $129 / $195
SDR 3
Examine the various types of training programs used to forward your organization's professional development efforts. Take back tools on how to determine the right training for a specific challenge.
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Cost/Price Strategies
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
ADR10
Cost Analysis $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
Shift the balance of power between sourcing and supplier in your favor. This course provides a structured approach to analyzing supplier cost structures and how to apply this knowledge for tactical and strategic advantage. You will also learn elements of a Purchase Price Cost Analysis (PPCA), and how it is used to analyze supplier costs versus the selling price.
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3959
Cost Analysis: Review $195 / $295
SDR 7
Learn to differentiate between cost and price. Recognize when to use cost analysis for assessing the reasonableness of price. Expand your understanding of the role of cost in determining price. Examine elements of the cost analysis process. Explore supplemental tools of cost analysis. Analyze and review a case study in the application of cost analysis.
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3947
Cost Reduction Toolbook $195 / $295
SDR 7
This course is designed to assist new and experienced supply management professionals to perform tasks more strategically and efficiently. Topics covered in this course include: understanding financial principles, identifying process mapping opportunities, managing differences between value analysis (VA) and value engineering (VE) projects, identifying and applying forecasting methods, and seven tools for improving operations and supply or value chain efficiencies.
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PEX408
Cost/Price Minimization: Total Cost of Ownership $99 / $149
SDR 2
The goal of total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis is to develop an understanding of your true costs of doing business, so these costs can be understood, managed, and non-value costs can be reduced or eliminated. The total cost of ownership approach combines the value you want with understanding the true cost of what is being purchased. It does not necessarily advocate buying whatever is cheapest. Rather, it encourages you to clearly specify what you are looking for, and then determine the best overall value that meets your needs.
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PEX410
Cost/Price Minimization: Value Analysis/Value Engineering $99 / $149
SDR 2
Value analysis (VA) and value engineering (VE) have a significant amount of application to supply professionals who need to remain competitive by increasing the ultimate value of the final product to the end customer. Value analysis and a companion technique called value engineering are structured processes for idea generation and evaluation that are used to identify lower-cost product and service designs. This ultimately leads to increased process efficiencies and reduced costs.
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ADR04
PACE and Supply Market Analysis $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
Learn the Pace© lifecycle theory of price and cost evolution. This course will give you tools to analyze the dynamics and forces driving your supply markets and provide ways to lower your total cost for purchased goods and services.
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ADR09
Price Analysis $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
How can you tell if prices are fair, reasonable and competitive? Price Analysis is designed to help you understand and apply price analysis methodologies. These include comparative and price list analysis, and the distinction between price analysis, cost analysis and methods for assessing price competitiveness.
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3958
Price Analysis: Review $195 / $295
SDR 7
Learn to differentiate between price and cost and when to use price analysis for determining the reasonableness of price. Expand your understanding of pricing theory and the competitive process. Learn when competitive bidding works well and when it doesn't. Explore the hierarchy and techniques of price analysis and what it means to obtain a 'fair and reasonable price.' Finally, review four supplementary tools of price analysis.
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Finance and Economics
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
WSC101
Attention Economy $79 / $119
EOD 1
The Attention Economy is a one-hour Expert On Demand presentation. The scarcest resource in business today is not information or knowledge, but human attention. In this session, Davenport and Beck describe the key elements of attention management in business. They address such issues as the measurement of attention, the lessons we can learn from "attention industries," and the role of technology in managing attention. Some of the contexts into which attention management can be newly applied include information and knowledge management, strategy, globalization, and leadership, but the authors focus specifically on the implications of supply chain management.
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ME3975
Business Essentials: Financial Planning and Control $149 / $225
SDR 4
Incorporate practical tools for finance and accounting into your normal supply management operation. Investigate cost benefit analysis, ROI, fixed and variable costs, tracking and additional performance measures.
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ME3977
Business Essentials: Introduction to Business Statistics $149 / $225
SDR 4
Overview the numerous uses of statistics to improve business decision-making processes. Also, study concepts such as probability, financial reporting and ratio analysis, plus methods for presenting data.
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ME3978
Business Essentials: Introduction to Finance $149 / $225
SDR 4
Come to know the role of finance within organizations and how managers can make a significant impact through the five principles of financial management.
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ME3974
Business Essentials: Time Value of Money and Risk $149 / $225
SDR 4
Improve your organization's financial decision-making capabilities with the implementation of techniques that help assess value, cash flow, diversification, risk and return on investment.
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ME3979
Business Essentials: Understanding and Managing Budgets $149 / $225
SDR 4
Gain a clear understanding of how to manage budgets for optimum results. Also learn about budgeting techniques such as zero-based budgets, Kaizen budgets, and rolling or continuous budgets.
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ME3997
Finance and Budgeting for the Supply Manager (Bundle) $389 / $579
SDR 12
Bundle consisting of the following courses:
Business Essentials: How to Read a Financial Statement (ME3976)
Business Essentials: Introduction to Finance (ME3978)
Business Essentials: Time Value of Money and Risk (ME3974)
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APX802
Financial Fundamentals $79 / $119
SDR 1
This one-hour Online Self-Study introduces concepts, terms, and procedures that provide a basic understanding of financial fundamentals. An understanding of financial information, reporting, and analysis is important because management and other stakeholders frequently use financial information to evaluate the performance of the organization, functions within the organization, and projects.
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ADR13
Supplier Financial Analysis – Planning & Data Gathering $99 / $149
SDR 2
Learn how to plan a supplier financial analysis including data gathering strategies. Beginning with an introduction to supplier financial analysis, the course focuses on the use of analytic strategies to identify key financial assessments, determine information needed and identify sources of information.
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ADR12
Supplier Financial Analysis – Ratio Analysis $99 / $149
SDR 2
Understand how ratio analysis is used in a supplier financial analysis. This course will help you understand how to apply these concepts to a supplier financial statement. The course also addresses the use of relevant and key financial ratios, descriptions, calculations and their meanings.
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Globalization/International
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
ADR08
Global Sourcing Analysis $99 / $149
SDR 2
This course provides supply professionals with a global sourcing process and various tools to guide a global sourcing initiative. Participants will focus on the Five-phase sourcing process adapted to global sourcing and elements within a global sourcing analysis.
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ADR06
Introduction to Global Sourcing $99 / $149
SDR 2
Global sourcing comes with many different risks and challenges, yet opportunities abound. This introductory course is designed to help supply professionals understand the concepts of global sourcing, associated risks, motivations, complexities, barriers and cost drivers.
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WSC106
Supply Chains in Asia: On the Verge of Spectacular Change $79 / $119
SDR 1
This presentation describes why supply chain management is critical to the creation of shareholder value and why it is increasingly on the agenda of global Chief Executive Officers. It provides an overview of the supply chain challenges in Asia. Using China as a case study, it details some of the issues and constraints for effectively managing supply chains in this country. Following a summary of the overall implications for supply chain management in Asia, the course then provides a seven-step approach for organizations to think about improving the performance of their own supply chains.
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Government
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
3900
Integrating Commercial Practices With Government Business Practices $100 / $100
SDR 24
This course was developed through a partnership between the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). This first program will help participants: 1. Understand commercial procurement 'best practices' 2. Compare and contrast commercial practices with government practices 3. Share a team appreciation for how the integration of commercial procurement 'best practices' into government procurements can improve the productivity of the integrated procurement team.
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3901
Performance-Based Service Acquisition $100 / $100
SDR 24
This educational opportunity challenges learners to participate proactively in the planning, development, and execution of a performance-based service acquisition (PBSA). Performance-Based Service Acquisition is a major initiative of the Federal Government. This initiative is intended to bring about practical acquisition reform throughout the Federal Establishment.
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Instructor-Led
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
BBCW0510
Instructor-Led Beyond the Basics of Contract Writing 5/14/2010—6/11/2010 $495 / $595
INS 14
This online course is designed for experienced purchasing and supply management professionals who desire to increase their skills and knowledge of how to analyze and draft various types of contracts. Participants should have fundamental knowledge of business contracts, purchasing law, and the UCC prior to attending this seminar. You will learn how to analyze various types of contracts, including capital equipment, services, design work, construction, etc., and how to protect your organization from common contract pitfalls. Participants in this course will broaden and strengthen their overall contract-writing capability.
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FOP0310
Instructor-led Fundamentals of Purchasing 3/5/2010—4/2/2010 $495 / $595
INS 14
Build a foundation to help your organization achieve success through effective purchasing practices. Designed for those new to purchasing or for veteran professionals looking for a refresher course to reinforce existing skills. Find out the basics from the purchasing arena and how you can improve and impact your bottom-line. During this course, explore optimizing supplier selection, legal considerations, ethics, sourcing strategies, and electronic commerce.
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PLAW0410
Instructor-Led Purchasing and the Law 4/9/2010—5/7/2010 $495 / $595
INS 14
This course is designed as an overall introduction to contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Coverage includes contract formation, contract performance and contract remedies as well as agency law and a variety of other legal areas that affect supply management. The program provides a forum for constructive legal discussion and feedback from instructors with a solid legal background and strong instructional skills.
ISM provides online courses that are facilitated by proven subject-matter experts. These courses require 10 or more participants and run four weeks in length with defined timelines in which work must be completed. Instructor-Led courses have defined start and end dates, and include online interaction with the course instructor and other participants. Although individual and team activities are included, these courses are offered in an asynchronous format which allows access to the content any time day or night. Participants should plan to devote 4 to 6 hours per week working on their coursework.
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Legal
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
3953
Beyond the Basics of Contract Writing $195 / $295
SDR 7
This online course is designed for experienced purchasing and supply management professionals who desire to increase their skills and knowledge of how to analyze and draft various types of contracts. Participants should have fundamental knowledge of business contracts, purchasing law, and the UCC prior to attending this seminar. You will learn how to analyze various types of contracts, including capital equipment, services, design work, construction, etc., and how to protect your organization from common contract pitfalls. Participants in this course will broaden and strengthen their overall contract-writing capability.
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3945
Purchasing / Supply Management and the Law: Contract Performance – Responsibilities and Rights in Contract Relationships $195 / $295
SDR 7
The focus of this course is on Responsibilities, Obligations and Defenses to Performance (seller's and buyer's obligations; responsibilities when goods are lost, damaged, or destroyed; and difference between termination and cancellation); Warranties and Product Liability; and Remedies (breach of contract, liquidated damages clause, seller's and buyer's remedies in Article 2 of the UCC, and proper use of indemnification clauses).
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3943
Purchasing and the Law: How Does the Legal System Impact a Supply Manager? $195 / $295
SDR 7
This course focuses on the U.S. System of Law (civil and criminal law, sources of contract law), the Law of Agency (duties and obligations of agents, principals, and third parties; actual and apparent authority); and key laws that affect supply management, including intellectual property, environmental compliance, and laws applicable when working with federal governmental projects.
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Logistics/Transportation
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
TRN101
Integrating Transportation Strategy with Supply Chain Strategy $79 / $119
EOD 1.5
This Expert On Demand course highlights the relationship between transportation and supply chain management, focusing on how the strategies of each relate. Discussed first in this course is supply chain and logistics management, in order to provide a proper perspective and element background for looking at how transportation strategy is integrated with supply chain strategy. The course then covers the topic of transportation management strategy – what are some of the major areas of strategic interest and concern to those managing transportation activities? Next, the training highlights the third party logistic industry. Finally, the course covers information technology capabilities, along with tips and key ideas toward the objective of leveraging transportation to supply chain success.
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LOGI
Logistics (Bundle) $175 / $265
SDR 4
This bundled program includes three courses related to Logistics.
Integrating Transportation Strategy with Supply Chain Strategy (#TRN101) EOD Logistics in the Supply Chain (#TRN105) EOD Overview of International Logistics: Managing Supply Chains in a Global Environment (#TRN408) EOD Click class name to continue.
TRN105
Logistics in the Supply Chain $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
This Expert On Demand course provides an introduction to logistics in the supply chain. The course starts by introducing the key elements and components of logistics, as well as the growth and development of logistics. The course then reviews the relative importance of logistics - by different sectors and countries. Next, it discusses integration and trade-offs in logistics - followed by the relationship between customer service and logistics. Finally, the course will address the different logistics channels and the implications of different competitive positions.
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TRN209
Securing International Intermodal Supply Chains $79 / $119
SDR 1
Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, security has become a focus of local, national and international governments. This course will examine foreseeable threats, security within the intermodal transportation supply chain context, and security activities that are currently underway.
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TRAN
Transportation (Bundle) $225 / $340
SDR 8
This bundled program includes four courses related to Transportation (TRAN).
Transportation Activity Based Costing (#TRN502) OSS Transportation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (#TRN504) OSS Transportation Routing and Scheduling (#TRN410) OSS Transportation Scorecarding/Carrier Evaluation(#TRN501) OSS Click class name to continue.
TRN502
Transportation Activity Based Costing $99 / $149
SDR 2
During this two-hour Online Self-Study you will learn about activity based costing within the transportation field. You will gain valuable insights into the purpose, design, and use of ABC methods. In order to reap its benefits, you need to understand the ABC approach. The first topic of the training course will provide some general background information on ABC – its purpose, unique features, applications, and benefits.
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TRN410
Transportation Routing and Scheduling $99 / $149
SDR 2
Effective transportation routing and scheduling can have a huge impact on customer satisfaction, supply chain performance, and organizational success. This Online Self-Study explains how managers can best get raw materials, production parts, and finished goods to their intended destination efficiently and effectively.
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TRN501
Transportation Scorecarding/Carrier Evaluation $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
Transportation performance scorecarding is the process by which companies develop and maintain key reports on the cost and quality of the services rendered by their external carrier base. These key reports, called carrier scorecards, provide an ongoing evaluation of a transportation provider's ability to meet key customer requirements (e.g., damage rates, on-time delivery percentages, billing accuracy, etc.).
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Manufacturing
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
APX812
Capacity Management $99 / $149
SDR 2
In this two-hour Online Self-Study, capacity management is discussed. Capacity management is the function of planning, establishing, measuring, monitoring, and adjusting levels of capacity so that sufficient capacity is available to permit execution of the manufacturing schedules.
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MFG206
Developing and Validating the Production Plan $79 / $119
SDR 1
Because the production plan sets the limits for the lower level processes, it must be feasible with the current and planned resources if those plans are to be feasible. The methods used to develop and validate the production plan and to measure performance must be consistent with the business choices that the firm has made. Those methods and choices are explored in this course.
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INV402
Lean Manufacturing & Kanban $99 / $149
SDR 2
Much of the Japanese success in international markets has been the result of the adoption of Just-In-Time (JIT), a concept first introduced by the Toyota Motor Corporation. JIT is a total manufacturing system encompassing product design, equipment selection, materials management, quality assurance, line layout, job design, and productivity improvement. The Toyota Production System was developed over a period of 20 years and led to higher quality, lower cost, and substantially less labor time per vehicle than was achieved by Toyota's international competitors.
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APX803
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) $99 / $149
SDR 2
This two-hour Online Self-Study explores the business conditions and requirements that led to the MRP II architecture development and the characteristics of that architecture. It also covers the components of MRP II and the linkages among them that ensure that the plans developed are consistent and attainable.
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MSOP
Manufacturing Sales and Operations Planning (Bundle) $175 / $265
SDR 2.25
This bundled program includes three courses related to Manufacturing Sales and Operations Planning (MSOP).
Sales and Operations Planning Concepts (#MFG107) EOD Sales and Operations Planning Management Considerations (#APX825) OSS Sales and Operations Planning Process (#MFG108) OSS Click class name to continue.
Negotiations
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
3956
Progressive Concepts in Negotiations $195 / $295
SDR 7
In learning the negotiation process there are studies that go beyond the basic learning of the stages and how to execute them. These topics provide the learner with additional knowledge that will allow them to advance their implementation of the process to a higher level. Subjects include negotiation styles and why they are important, how you use a BATNA to your greatest advantage, how you handle difficult situations and difficult people and how you deal with strategic relationships and cultural issues.
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3955
The Negotiation Process $195 / $295
SDR 7
Negotiation is a process, not an event. It consists of many steps or stages. Each one has its own critical importance and all are relevant to the overall success of those involved. This course touches on all of them and focuses on the preparation required, the key elements in every negotiation, the management of the actual meetings and the completion phase.
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Personal/Career Development
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
ME3971
Communicating With Confidence: Make Your Presentations More Effective $169 / $239
SDR 5
Learn how to structure, create and deliver PowerPoint presentations that are clear, persuasive and effective for business applications. This course also teaches you how to employ the four steps of purposeful communication.
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ME3973
Creativity and Innovation: Personal Creativity $129 / $195
SDR 3
Bring your creativity to the surface, foster new ideas and create new business opportunities by learning innovative thinking strategies to improve your team's brainstorming effectiveness.
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ME3972
Introduction to Critical Thinking $149 / $225
SDR 4
Understand the processes involved in reaching well-founded conclusions to challenges in business through the development of critical thinking.
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3964
ISM Career Center $0 / $0
SDR 0
The ISM Career Center online course #3964 was developed as a precursor for individuals who want more information about the Career Center before accessing ISM's web site. The Career Center online course also offers online help and detailed explanations of how the Career Center works.
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Physical Resource Management
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
PEX1014
Advanced MRO Management $79 / $119
EOD 1.5
This Expert On Demand provides an overview of what advanced MRO management entails, explores strategies and approaches for managing MRO and suppliers, and focuses on ways to measure effectiveness and improvements.
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INV101
Basic Inventory Concepts $99 / $149
SDR 2
Inventory, in most fulfillment systems, is the second largest expense next to transportation. Not only does inventory account for significant operating expenses (such as insurance, labor, storage space, etc.), it also involves a considerable 'investment,' which could be spent in almost any other endeavor undertaken by a company. This training course investigates what inventory is, how it should be most effectively used to maintain a satisfied customer base and at the same time reduce costs/free up money for other initiatives, what the specific processes and analyses involved in inventory management are, and what the future holds for inventory management (new technology, supply chain relationships, etc.).
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3962
Best Practices of Indirect Materials and Services (MRO) $195 / $295
SDR 10
This course establishes a baseline for traditional MRO management while exploring the dramatic impact of technology, from the Internet to outsourcing. Learn auditing and measurement techniques from industry and government best practice examples and identify service improvement opportunities, and direct and administrative cost reduction strategies. Examine new trends resulting from the changing roles of distributors and original equipment manufacturers, and the emerging strategies of Third Party Providers. Finish the course with insight to the methods that are being used successfully by innovative enterprises to accomplish savings.
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APX810
Demand Management $99 / $149
SDR 2
In this two-hour Online Self-Study, demand management is addressed. This course will give you an understanding of a variety of concepts and techniques associated with demand management, which is one of the most critical areas of supply chain management. Every business, regardless of size or industry, must continually attempt to understand the future demand of its customers.
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APX821
Forecasting Demand $79 / $119
SDR 1
This Online Self-Study covers the topic of demand forecasting. Every organization prepares multiple forecasts for many different uses from sizing the market for a totally new product to determining how many units of an item to stock at a specific location.
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INV205
Forecasting Simulation $129 / $195
SIM 3
This Simulation will give you the opportunity to practice and apply forecasting techniques and principles. Within this forecasting simulation, you're asked to assume the role of a forecaster. Using the data provided within each of the problems in this forecasting simulation, you'll need to create one or more forecasts as specified.
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FCAT
Forecasting: Concepts and Techniques (Bundle) $175 / $265
SDR 7.5
This bundled program includes three courses related to Forecasting: Concepts and Techniques (FCAT).
Forecasting Demand (#APX821) OSS Demand Mangement (#APX810) Measuring Forecast Error & Variability (#INV201) OSS Click class name to continue.
ICAM
Inventory Control and Management (Bundle) $175 / $265
SDR 7
This bundled program includes three courses related to Inventory Control and Management (ICAM).
Basic Inventory Concepts (#INV101) OSS Physical Inventory Control (#INV103) OSS Symptoms of Poor Inventory Management (#INV102) OSS Click class name to continue.
INV105
Inventory Management Metrics and Classification $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
This one-hour Online Self-Study introduces concepts, terms, and procedures that provide a basic understanding of financial fundamentals. An understanding of financial information, reporting, and analysis is important because management and other stakeholders frequently use financial information to evaluate the performance of the organization, functions within the organization, and projects.
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APX816
Inventory Management Practices $79 / $119
SDR 1
This one-hour Online Self-Study introduces users to the fundamentals of inventory. It discusses how to classify inventory, as well as how to determine the level of control necessary for inventory items.
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INV201
Measuring Forecast Error & Variability $129 / $195
SDR 3.5
This course covers the topics of variability and error in forecasting. In every area of the supply chain management, we face variability and uncertainty. Variability in any part of the supply chain drives up cost and erodes our ability to serve customers. To control and manage variability, it must first be able to be measured. This course examines the concept of variability and describes graphical and statistical approaches to measuring it.
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PEX1001
MRO Efficiencies $79 / $119
SDR 1
In this course you learn the typical modes of contracting MRO products including annual contracts, blanket purchase orders, systems contracts and procurement cards.
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INV401
MRP & Dependent Demand $99 / $149
SDR 2
This course is designed for anyone who deals with production planning or with MRP and who should be aware of potential problems and pitfalls with its use. It also serves as an introduction to MRP for those who have not been exposed to this important tool.
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INV103
Physical Inventory Control $99 / $149
SDR 2
This two-hour Online Self-Study course is designed to introduce the key concepts in managing physical inventory in any environment.
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WHS111
Reverse Logistics and Returns Management $99 / $149
SDR 2
In this two-hour Online Self-Study, reverse logistics and returns management are described. Reverse logistics can be defined as 'the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.'
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MFG107
Sales and Operations Planning Concepts $59 / $89
SDR 0.5
The sales and operations planning process transforms the strategic and business plans into tactical plans that serve management as a game plan to achieve competitive advantage and meet the business objectives. This game plan integrates customer-focused marketing plans for both existing and new products with management of the supply chain for those products. The processes integrate the marketing, sales, development, sourcing, manufacturing, and financial plans into the organization's game plan.
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APX825
Sales and Operations Planning Management Considerations $59 / $89
SDR 0.75
Senior management must be involved in many decisions regarding the sales and operations planning process. They also have a critical role in the ongoing execution of the processes. This course explores the management considerations in establishing and operating the sales and operations planning process. The need for individual commitment and consensus decision-making is explored. Then specific decisions related to the design and management of the process are explored.
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MFG108
Sales and Operations Planning Process $79 / $119
SDR 1
In this class, users learn about the five primary steps in the sales and operations planning process: 1. Preparation of month-end reports, 2. Demand planning, 3. Supply planning, 4. Pre-SOP meeting, 5. Executive S&OP meeting.
Users will also learn the inputs, tasks, and outputs needed in each step to effectively implement and maintain sales and operations planning processes.
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INV102
Symptoms of Poor Inventory Management $129 / $195
SDR 3
This Online Self-Study focuses on the four areas of a company where inventory management problems typically occur: Customer Service, Inventory Control, Transportation, Store/Warehouse Operations.
It discusses how to identify problems, what the root causes of those problems are, and how to begin solving inventory management problems.
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WHS201
Warehouse Operations $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
This online course will discuss each of the following types of warehousing: Overflow, Distribution, Retail, Fulfillment, Bulk, Replacement parts, Reverse logistics, Temperature controlled, Hazmat, Household goods.
The distinct operating requirements of each will be considered, in terms of labor management, warehouse processes, and warehouse technology.
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WHS206
Warehousing Metrics $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
This course will give you the background and tools necessary to evaluate the performance of a warehouse and the functions involved within the facility.The training course will discuss how some of the answers to these questions will vary depending on the type of warehouse operation and management goals. The course will start by explaining the major functions of warehousing, such as storage and shipping. It will then discuss performance measures and how these can be used for each function of warehousing. Finally, it will describe how to evaluate these measurements and achieve better efficiency and effectiveness in each warehouse function.
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Product Development
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
APX811
Elements of Product Design $99 / $149
SDR 2
In this two-hour Online Self-Study, the elements of product and process design are highlighted. This course addresses important elements of product and process design and the basic data used to support the planning and control of operations.
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Professional Credentials
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
3936
C.P.M. Review Course 1 - Purchasing Process $195 / $295
SDR 10
Keep pace with the rapidly changing supply management world and also increase your earning power....by pursuing your C.P.M. Certification today! These courses supplement other exam preparation activities, are organized by job analysis tasks that correspond with actual exam material, and are closely aligned with the content in the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide. You will have easy access to the electronic version of the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide, many sample questions with answer rationale in the 'Q & A' section, and the ability to post questions to a Content Discussion Guide through the C.P.M. online content discussion boards. If you want a little more practice taking an online course, an ISM Knowledge Center tutorial is included to help you review all the computer and navigation skills you need. Each course is worth ten (10) ISM Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Please keep in mind that CEHs are used for recertification and are not needed for original certification. This course contains 20 tasks.
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3937
C.P.M. Review Course 2 - Supply Environment $195 / $295
SDR 10
Keep pace with the rapidly changing supply management world and also increase your earning power....by pursuing your C.P.M. Certification today! These courses supplement other exam preparation activities, are organized by job analysis tasks that correspond with actual exam material, and are closely aligned with the content in the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide. You will have easy access to the electronic version of the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide, many sample questions with answer rationale in the 'Q & A' section, and the ability to post questions to a Content Discussion Guide through the C.P.M. online content discussion boards. If you want a little more practice taking an online course, an ISM Knowledge Center tutorial is included to help you review all the computer and navigation skills you need. Each course is worth ten (10) ISM Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Please keep in mind that CEHs are used for recertification and are not needed for original certification. This course contains 20 tasks.
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3938
C.P.M. Review Course 3 - Value Enhancement Strategies $195 / $295
SDR 10
Keep pace with the rapidly changing supply management world and also increase your earning power....by pursuing your C.P.M. Certification today! These courses supplement other exam preparation activities, are organized by job analysis tasks that correspond with actual exam material, and are closely aligned with the content in the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide. You will have easy access to the electronic version of the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide, many sample questions with answer rationale in the 'Q & A' section, and the ability to post questions to a Content Discussion Guide through the C.P.M. online content discussion boards. If you want a little more practice taking an online course, an ISM Knowledge Center tutorial is included to help you review all the computer and navigation skills you need. Each course is worth ten (10) ISM Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Please keep in mind that CEHs are used for recertification and are not needed for original certification. This course contains 20 tasks.
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3939
C.P.M. Review Course 4 - Management $195 / $295
SDR 10
Keep pace with the rapidly changing supply management world and also increase your earning power....by pursuing your C.P.M. Certification today! These courses supplement other exam preparation activities, are organized by job analysis tasks that correspond with actual exam material, and are closely aligned with the content in the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide. You will have easy access to the electronic version of the ISM C.P.M. Study Guide, many sample questions with answer rationale in the 'Q & A' section, and the ability to post questions to a Content Discussion Guide through the C.P.M. online content discussion boards. If you want a little more practice taking an online course, an ISM Knowledge Center tutorial is included to help you review all the computer and navigation skills you need. Each course is worth ten (10) ISM Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Please keep in mind that CEHs are used for recertification and are not needed for original certification. This course contains 20 tasks.
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3968
CPSM® Bridge Online Review Course $195 / $295
SDR 21
This course is designed as a review for current C.P.M. holders as part of their preparation for taking the CPSM® Bridge Exam. It is intended to enable candidates to assess the knowledge they have acquired through education and experience against the content areas covered by the CPSM® Bridge Exam. It is not intended for those planning to take the full CPSM® Exam. In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the CPSM® program and of the breadth of content covered in the CPSM® Exam. The course contains content for all tasks for the CPSM® Bridge Exam. Content for this course includes CPSM® Exam Specification exam outlines, CPSM® study guide materials in an electronic format, question format and types and supplemental content developed by content experts. This supplemental content will provide candidates additional content for those tasks that may have more questions on the exam.
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3969
CPSM® Exam 1 Online Review Course $195 / $295
SDR 10
The CPSM® Exam 1 Online Course is for candidates who are preparing for the CPSM® Exam 1. Participants get an in-depth review and assessment of the material in the CPSM® Study Guide by tailoring their course to their specific study needs. In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the CPSM® program and of the breadth of content covered in the CPSM® Exam.
The course includes an electronic CPSM® Exam Specification exam outline, CPSM® Study Guide materials, sample test questions, case studies and bonus supplemental content developed by subject-matter experts.
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3970
CPSM® Exam 2 Online Review Course $195 / $295
SDR 10
The CPSM® Exam 2 Online Course is for candidates who are preparing for the CPSM® Exam 2. Participants get an in-depth review and assessment of the material in the CPSM® Study Guide by tailoring their course to their specific study needs. In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the CPSM® program and of the breadth of content covered in the CPSM® Exam.
The course includes an electronic CPSM® Exam Specification exam outline, CPSM® Study Guide materials, sample test questions, case studies and bonus supplemental content developed by subject-matter experts.
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3971
CPSM® Exam 3 Online Review Course $195 / $295
SDR 12
The CPSM® Exam 3 Online Course is for candidates who are preparing for the CPSM® Exam 3. Participants get an in-depth review and assessment of the material in the CPSM® Study Guide by tailoring their course to their specific study needs. In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the CPSM® program and of the breadth of content covered in the CPSM® Exam.
The course includes an electronic CPSM® Exam Specification exam outline, CPSM® Study Guide materials, sample test questions, case studies and bonus supplemental content developed by subject-matter experts.
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Quality
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
PEX304
Optimum Quality: Quality Improvement Methods $99 / $149
SDR 2
Global competition makes continuous quality improvement a prime business imperative. Ignoring quality or maintaining an existing quality system can negatively affect an organization's competitive position. Not only does this mean ensuring that products and services are delivered to customers that meet their expectations, but it also means that the processes leading to their manufacture and mobilization are sound to the point of not producing output that has quality problems in the first place.
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PEX302
Optimum Quality: Specifications and Supplier Certification $79 / $119
SDR 1
In this course you will review the components which are typically defined in a specification, the different types of specifications, and the pros and cons of each type. In addition, you learn the importance of defining the product or service specification with a focus on defining the performance characteristics. Effective ways of measuring and communicating specifications are also presented as a critical aspect of the specification process. Finally, you review how certification programs can recognize exceptional suppliers who have demonstrated a clear commitment to value-add and continuous improvement.
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PEX308
Optimum Quality: Supplier Site Visits $99 / $149
SDR 2
Conducting a supplier site visit is an excellent way for supply managers and their team to gain a better understanding of a supplier's size, capabilities, corporate goals, and management philosophies. In addition, the organization can see the supplier's operation in action and talk with key personnel from various departments who will work with the organization on a daily basis
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Services Purchasing
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
PEX1006
Buying Nontraditional Services $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
Supply management has expanded its scope of activity in recent years by bringing the acquisition of nontraditional items under the umbrella of supply management. Nontraditional purchases include acquisitions other than those for direct goods, indirect goods, and maintenance, repair and operating supplies — such as advertising, travel, software and systems, and facilities management. These nontraditional items tend to have a heavy emphasis on services, and each has specific features and unique supply attributes.
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PEX1003
Buying Services (Statement of Work) $99 / $149
SDR 2
Services are rendered via the application of labor, often coupled with intellectual content, and some method of delivery. Unlike products, services are often performance-based rather than physical-based. This presents the challenge of defining intangibles in finite, measurable terms. In addition to appropriate supplier qualification and management strategies, successful service procurements are highly dependent upon the language of the agreement itself. Many fail to consider the uniqueness of service procurements and underestimate the importance of the actual words in service agreements.
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3946
Performance-Based Service Procurement (PBSP) $195 / $295
SDR 14
Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of performance-based service procurement. Focusing on both non-manufacturing and manufacturing related service procurement, PBSP offers procurement professionals an opportunity to engage in best-value contracting, utilize effective partnering arrangements, establish innovative performance incentives, and work toward realizing beneficial cost reductions.Real world examples are used throughout the course.
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Social Responsibility
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
3954
Ethics: A Behavioral Awareness Tool $0 / $0
SDR 1
Use this course to practice ethical decision-making skills and test your response to situations and ethical dilemmas. This self-paced course was developed in concert with ISM's Ethical Standards Committee and will acquaint you with ISM's Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct with Accompanying Guidelines.
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Sourcing Strategies
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
PEX205
Effective Supply: Evaluating Potential Suppliers $99 / $149
SDR 2
The goal of evaluating potential suppliers is to identify sources of supply that can meet an organization's current and forecasted operational and strategic needs. The criteria on which potential suppliers are evaluated and the depth of the supplier analysis are critical components of the evaluation process. When suppliers are inadequately evaluated, the results can be costly for the buying organization in terms of total cost and risk of supply. The evaluation process can be contracted or expanded depending on the importance of the purchase to the organization and the risk associated with acquiring the purchase in the marketplace.
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PEX203
Effective Supply: Identifying Requirements $79 / $119
SDR 1
Throughout this course you will examine how to identify requirements in effective supply. The procurement and supply process starts with the identification of a needed requirement. The goal of identifying requirements is to describe the need in a way that will be meaningful to stakeholders and will result in the best value acquisition. Typically, about 70-80 percent of the total cost is influenced when requirements are identified. An accurate description of the requirement is critical, since this can be the greatest opportunity in the purchasing process to add value by reducing cost and improving quality.
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PEX204
Effective Supply: Sourcing $79 / $119
SDR 1
Sourcing is the process of identifying potential suppliers that could provide needed products or services for the acquiring organization. It is a key driver in a successful purchasing and supply management process. To make the 'right' selection, the purchaser must first identify the 'right' potential sources of supply. It is important to identify potential sources because too narrow a search may overlook the best supplier and too broad a search may result in higher costs with no benefit.
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PEX206
Effective Supply: Supplier Selection $79 / $119
SDR 1
The supplier selection process occurs after the buyer or sourcing team has determined the decision criteria on which to base the decision and gathered data on each potential supplier. Supplier selection is the point at which the buyer or sourcing team decides how much volume to place with each specific supplier(s). The approach to the supplier selection process is driven primarily by the value of the purchase to the organization and the risk of acquiring the purchase in the marketplace. The higher the value and risk of the purchase, the more likely that cross-functional sourcing teams will make the supplier selection decision. If the logic behind the selection process is flawed, these errors can be costly for both the buying and selling organizations in terms of unacceptable supplier performance and a negative impact on operational and/or strategic capabilities.
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PEX503
Efficient Supply Systems: Development of Effective RFXs $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
The RFX process includes Request for Information (RFI), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP). Their purpose is to provide a vehicle for a purchaser to gather information from suppliers in various manners that will allow them to make educated decisions on whom to purchase from, which products or services to buy, and under what terms.
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ADR03
Portfolio Analysis $99 / $149
SDR 2
Incorporate a practical methodology for analyzing spend to identify the appropriate category focus and strategy for sourcing initiatives. Portfolio Analysis (PA) is a cornerstone of effective strategic sourcing by helping professionals better understand and manage the purchase of goods and services.
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PEX1004
The Outsource Decision $99 / $149
SDR 2
Organizations must decide which activities they simply need to get done effectively, and which are the critical activities that drive value in their business. This is where the outsource decision, also known as the make-buy decision, comes into play.
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Supplier Relationships
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
3950
Achieving Value-Add Through Supply Alliances $195 / $295
SDR 10
This course is designed for supply management professionals to develop and maintain effective and positive relationships addressing cultural and organizational barriers within your organization. This course focuses on understanding the scope, structure, and dynamics of strategic relationships with different external and internal organizational structures. This course also discusses how to evaluate and incorporate the purchasing / supplier alliance relationships and plan to negotiate, implement, and monitor / manage alliance relationships in your organization.
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PEX202
Effective Supply: Supplier Performance Measurement and Supplier Value-Add $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
While measuring supplier performance is very costly and time consuming, it can be justified by the benefits of identifying and resolving inefficiencies and performance problems. The frameworks and criteria for assessing supplier performance is presented along with actions that can drive value through your suppliers
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PEX508
Efficient Supply Systems: Supplier Measurement Systems $99 / $149
SDR 2
Measurements of suppliers' performance are critical to the selection of the best suppliers and the improvement of suppliers' performance over time. Measuring and managing suppliers' performance are critical ingredients for increasing the value-add of suppliers, as well as fundamental requirements for evaluating suppliers for future work. Measurements also tell the supplier what is valued by the buying organization and, by exclusion, what is not.
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3963
Managing and Improving Supplier Performance $195 / $295
SDR 10
Learn the methods necessary to harness the collective power of the supply base and use it as a competitive advantage. This course provides a strategic and tactical framework for managing commercial relationships with members of the supply base.
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Supply Chain Management: Concepts and Processes
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
ADR02
Opportunity Analysis $99 / $149
SDR 2
Improve your abilities to systematically identify cost savings, prioritize categories, support benefit analysis and "bottom up" savings target setting. Opportunity Analysis (OA) is a powerful technique used by supply professionals to assess category savings opportunities.
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SCP301
Supply Chain Planning: Demand Planning $129 / $195
SDR 3
Measuring the effectiveness of demand planning is key to continuously improving the demand plan. It is used to monitor the 'health' of the supply chain. Demand planning is a critical element of safety stock calculations. This course reviews the key demand planning metrics and the acceptable average of those metrics for different industries. The goal of improving these metrics is optimized inventory levels, which eventually result in more inventory turns. The circumstances for using these measures, as well as when they are applicable, are other important concepts reviewed in this course.
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SCP201
Supply Chain Planning: Finding the Right Model $99 / $149
SDR 2.5
This Online Self-Study focuses on how to find the right planning model for supply chain planning. It starts by explaining what a planning model is. The course then moves into describing and analyzing the two categories of planning models: fulfillment and manufacturing. The course also discusses industry and functional aspects of planning models.
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SCP601
Supply Chain Planning: Integration $99 / $149
SDR 2
Companies manage their supply chains by connecting the functions in the supply chain--Procurement, Manufacturing, and Fulfillment--via supply chain planning processes. Supply chain planning processes coordinate and share information among the other supply chain functions to create an integrated supply chain. This two-hour Online Self-Study discusses the challenges, issues and processes incumbent in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) integrated planning process.
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SCP101
Supply Chain Planning: Introduction $79 / $119
SDR 1.5
This course was designed to provide an overview of the entire supply chain planning process. It begins with the explanation of a supply chain and how supply chains are managed. The course exposes participants to the environment, basic concepts and terminology used in demand planning, inventory planning, master planning, detail production scheduling, material planning, distribution planning, fulfillment planning, and related components of a supply chain.
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SCP701
Supply Chain Planning: Leading Practices $99 / $149
SDR 2
Leading edge companies are using supply chain planning (SCP) capabilities to reduce costs, enhance revenue and yields, and achieve other operational benefits. Such companies pull ahead of their competitors with significantly reduced costs and/or increased yields. Supply chain leaders put increased pressure on competitors to implement leading supply chain planning practices as well.
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SCP501
Supply Chain Planning: Production Planning $99 / $149
SDR 2.5
Planning is the ability to create a plan of record from the requirements of the demand, supply and capacity plans. Production planning (PP) encompasses the allocation and deployment of resources to optimize plant capabilities. The course shows how to use the PP process, leveraging the PP inputs, to enable the organization to understand the viability of a production schedule and to understand actual production versus planned production. Key considerations in balancing the demand, supply and capacity plans, existing customer orders, and customer service objectives are discussed.
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SCP401
Supply Chain Planning: Supply Planning $129 / $195
SDR 3
Supply Planning (SP) is an Online Self-Study that provides an overview of the supply planning process, inputs, outputs and terminology. Supply planning is the ability to take the demand plan and, utilizing the distribution plan, inventory plan and rough-cut capacity plan, determine how to best meet the demand. Supply planning encompasses the allocation and deployment of resources, as well as facilitating order promising. The course shows how to use the supply planning process, leveraging the inputs, to enable the organization to maintain the optimal amount of inventory in order to meet customer service levels and place required capabilities in place before demand arises. Key considerations in balancing the demand plan, existing customer orders, and customer service objectives are discussed.
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SMTF
Supply Management: The Foundation (Bundle) $225 / $340
SDR 4.5
This bundled program includes four courses related to Supply Management: The Foundation (SMTF).
Effective Supply: Supplier Selection (#PEX206) OSS Efficient Supply Systems: Development of Effective RFXs (#PEX503) OSS Optimum Quality: Specifications and Supplier Certification (#PEX302) EOD Standardization Methods (#PEX1005) OSS Click class name to continue.
SCP403
Transportation Planning $99 / $149
SDR 2
The goal of transportation planning is to ensure that sufficient capacity exists to deliver goods at the lowest possible cost for a given level of service. This course explains how transportation planning achieves this goal by, 1) ensuring transportation mode availability, 2) balancing the space requirements of holding inventory at each delivery location, and 3) meeting sales force commitments to customers.
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Supply Chain Management: Planning
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
INV106
Basic Retail Replenishment and Forecasting Statistics & Probability $99 / $149
SDR 2
Many replenishment systems set safety stock using probability theory. Understanding some of the basic concepts of probability will take the mystery out of how this process works. Furthermore, many of the estimates of fill rates and expected inventory levels use basic probability theory. After completing this course you will have the fundamental building blocks of these techniques and it will help you understand future training modules.
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APX809
Customer Relationships $79 / $119
SDR 1
Understanding the two approaches to interacting with customers and the methods which support each enables an organization to select and enact an appropriate approach with each of its customers. Strategic customer relationships support partnering for the purpose of improving products, processes, and supply chain interfaces. Tactical relationships support the ongoing supply and demand execution processes.
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CAP101
Fulfillment Fundamentals: Introduction $79 / $119
SDR 1
This course covers the basics of fulfillment, as well as the fulfillment management process and characteristics of most products that go through the fulfillment process. It also addresses strategic issues within fulfillment, such as outsourcing.
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3952
Fundamentals of Purchasing $195 / $295
SDR 7
Build a foundation to help your organization achieve success through effective purchasing practices. Designed for those new to purchasing or for veteran professionals looking for a refresher course to reinforce existing skills. Find out the basics from the purchasing arena and how you can improve and impact your bottom-line. During this course, explore optimizing supplier selection, legal considerations, ethics, sourcing strategies, and electronic commerce.
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CAP201
Introduction to Supply Chain $149 / $225
SDR 4
This course provides an overview of basic supply chain principles and processes. It focuses on the five main components of a typical supply chain: Suppliers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Retailers, and Consumers
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WSC103
Masters of Supply Chain: Direction in Supply Chain Management $79 / $119
SDR 1
Historically, Supply Chain expertise has been thought of as a "nice to have" skill set, however now Supply Chain is becoming a much more strategic and competitively critical variable. The gap between leading and average players is widening. This presentation covers what these gaps are, and what the leading companies are doing to achieve Supply Chain excellence. In addition, the Six Core Capabilities that these Masters of Supply Chain focus on are explored, and well as suggestions on how those companies lagging behind can catch up.
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APX818
Physical Distribution Systems $79 / $119
SDR 1
The physical distribution system moves goods from the producing organization and location to the customer. It may provide additional value-added services. The physical distribution system provides a buffer between production and end consumer demand.
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PEX101
Procurement Concepts $99 / $149
SDR 2.5
The course will highlight the importance of the function and the benefits that a successful procurement and sourcing function can deliver to an organization. It will also describe the overall model of procurement and sourcing that most companies use.
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PEX1005
Standardization Methods $79 / $119
SDR 1
Contribution is increasingly defined by how well the right things are done, and less defined by how efficiently things are done. In essence, effectiveness is valued more than efficiency with the key objective being overall success of the organization. Supply managers must get the transactional issues under sufficient control, so they have time to focus on contributing more directly to the organization's strategic needs. All of this leads supply managers to seek more effective ways to leverage value.
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VCR205
Supply Chain Leadership and Its Impact on Business Performance $79 / $119
SDR 1
This course discusses the relationship between supply chain excellence and financial performance: the "why," the "who," the "what" and the "how." Today's and tomorrow's leaders are invited to look more closely at the growing business-wide impact of supply chain excellence.
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3951
Supply Chain Management $195 / $295
SDR 7
This course is an introduction to the supply chain concept - exploring the management of supply chains to improve your organization's overall supply efficiency. Other concepts include the definition of supply chains; an overview of methods, processes, and systems used in the operation of supply chains; and the applications of methods, processes, and systems to improve supply chain performance.
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ISC307
Supply Chain Performance Measurements $79 / $119
SDR 1
This online recorded presentation discusses the role of performance measurements within supply chain management. It covers what these measures are and how they should be implemented. It also discusses in what specific situations and in what industries the various performance measurements work most effectively.
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Technology
Class Number Class Title Price Format [? ] CEH/length
3961
e-Commerce Implementation Strategies $195 / $295
SDR 10
Understanding the opportunities electronic commerce brings to your supply management function is critical in developing a customized e-business strategy when ERP and electronic commerce are introduced in your organization. This course will focus on how to select, implement and improve an e-commerce program. Topics include ongoing implementation strategy and how to expand programs in order to fully leverage your investment by evaluating key components to better streamline processes and increase ''hands-free'' purchasing.
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3960
e-Commerce Tools, Applications and Models $195 / $295
SDR 10
This course will introduce participants to e-Commerce including tools, applications, standards and models. Beginning with a look at the evolution of e-Commerce, this course discusses the benefits and impacts of an e-Procurement solution. It walks the participants through the key characteristics of various e-Procurement applications and discusses both standards and legal developments affecting e-Commerce. Throughout the course, participants will find links to useful Internet and e-Commerce tools that are available for supply management professionals.
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