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Purchasing Foundations

With Steven Brown Liked by 8,637 users
Duration: 1h 18m Skill level: Intermediate Released: 7/23/2016

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Course details

Purchasing departments add value and maximize savings for their organizations. In this course, supply chain expert and professor Steven Brown outlines the purchasing process and provides guidance for evaluating, selecting, and managing suppliers. He also addresses the roles of cost management and strategic sourcing, and the legal and ethical considerations involved. Plus, learn about special topics such as indirect spend on services (including transportation and utilities), resourcing, and supply chain performance management.

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  • Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
  • Test your knowledge 5 quizzes
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