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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Buyers and users of distribution services.
DURATION/FEES
A 1-day single manned course.
 
£900 per man-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
Stuart Emmett
INTERESTED??
E-mail Mike Woods for more information
TRAINING COURSE:
BUYING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

COURSE OBJECTIVES
 
The workshop explores all the basic principles involved in buying Distribution services. A model and checklists are provided to enable understanding and recall after the workshop.
 
 
COURSE CONTENTS
 
Understanding the Distribution Market
The UK Distribution Market size and trends
Strategy aspects of, own operation or third party supplier(s)
Suppliers in common user and contract services, and market size
Cost/Service balance and being clear on what we want
Keys to successful supplier selection
 
Cost and Productivity Variables
Fixed and Variable costs
Key Cost Drivers
Productivity measures
Key Productivity Drivers
Service provider variables and options
 
Looking for Added Value
Supply Chain and Logistics viewpoints
Time
Postponement
Changing form
 
Selecting the Carrier
What is available?
Specifications/Tenders
Negotiation/Selection
Agreement/Contracts
 
Ongoing Monitoring
Performance reports
Partnerships
Inspections