Supplier Management

  • 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to effectively manage supplier relationships and ensure the success of your supply chain with this comprehensive course on supplier management.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the importance of supplier management in achieving business success
  • Learn how to evaluate and select suppliers based on your business needs
  • Discover effective strategies for managing supplier performance and relationships

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key components of successful supplier management
  • Identify and evaluate suppliers to meet business needs
  • Develop effective strategies for managing supplier relationships

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of supply chain management
  • Familiarity with business operations

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures and quizzes
  • Real-world case studies and examples

Similar Courses

  • Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
  • Supply Chain Analytics

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Notable People in This Field

  • David Simchi-Levi
  • Kate Vitasek

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Description

This course will cover Supplier Selection and Evaluation, Contract Management, Quality & Risk Management, and Ethics.

Knowledge

  • L​earn how to select and evaluate suppliers
  • R​eview various types of contracts, where they should be used and advantages and disadvantages
  • U​nderstand how to mitigate risks
  • U​nderstand some key ethical considerations in procurement

Outline

  • Welcome & Supplier Selection and Management-Part1
  • Welcome To Course 4
  • Supplier Selection and Management-Part 1
  • Selecting a Vendor-A Vendor Selection Criteria
  • Supplier Selection and Management-Part 2
  • Supplier Selection and Management-Part 2
  • Supplier Evaluation: Benefits, Barriers and Best Practices
  • Navigating Supplier Relationships in The Covid-19 Era
  • L. Led & Company Case Supplier Evaluation
  • Powerpoint Version: L.Led & Company (Template to be used to answer questions in the case)
  • PDF Version: L.Led & Company (Template to be used to answer questions in the case)
  • Contract Management
  • Contract Management
  • Writing Good Contracts Matter a Lot!
  • Risk Mangement-Part 1
  • Risk Management-Part 1
  • Five Easy Steps To Risk Management Procurement
  • YouTube Video: From Pandemic Disruption To Global Supply Chain Recovery
  • Risk Management-Part 2
  • Risk Management-Part 2
  • Supplier Risk Management
  • How Medical Supply Chains Can Diversify Beyond Covid-
  • Ethics
  • Ethics
  • ISM Code of Conduct
  • Case: Purchasing Ethics
  • Practice Quiz-Supplier Management

Summary of User Reviews

This course on supplier management has received positive reviews overall. Many users have praised the course for its comprehensive approach to the subject, covering everything from supplier selection to performance evaluation. One key aspect that users found particularly good is the practical advice offered by the instructor on how to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive coverage of supplier management
  • Practical advice on managing supplier relationships
  • Engaging and knowledgeable instructor
  • Interactive and well-structured course materials

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic
  • Limited focus on specific industries or sectors
  • Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
  • Course assignments were not always clearly explained
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
Don Klock
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
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Don Klock

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