Supply Solutions - Training Course (International Procurement)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Teams of purchasers that are beginning to engage more international supply chains and procurement activities.

DURATION/FEES

A 1-day single manned course

£900 per day exclusive of travel and subsistence expenses, which will be charged at cost*.

All exclusive of VAT charged at the rate applicable on date of invoice

*Prices are for the delivery of the course and not per delegate.

COURSE TUTORS

Mike Woods, Mark Moore, Greg Dawson.

INTERESTED??

E-mail Mike Woods for more information

TRAINING COURSE:
INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This programme will introduce delegates to the essential principles underpinning international trading.

COURSE CONTENTS

International Procurement
The changing role of procurement in a globalising world economy
The use of off- shoring and sourcing from Low Cost Countries
The impact on procurement practice
The benefits and risks of international procurement

Trends in the global market
The globalisation of the international supply market
Globalisation of trade in the world
What is happening to different economic regions?
NAFTA, ASEAN, EU, OPEC

The regulatory framework for international procurement
The roles of the WTO and GATT
The effect on the world trade system
The use of international standards

Practicalities of international procurement
Incoterms
What are they?
Why do we need them?
How can we use them?

The culture and language issues
A review of the significant cultural differences and attitudes toward trade and markets
Hofsteds cultural matrix
How different cultures trade

International supply chain issues
The use of agents
Currency
Logistics risk
Legal frameworks
Modes of transport
The role of freight forwarders, import brokers, agents, distributors and overseas representatives

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