CALENDAR OF WORLD CLASS PROCUREMENT
OPTIMISATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Commerce Edge specialises in strategic and operational training and is dedicated to assisting procurement professionals in both the public and private sector to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to move their procurement function to World Class Procurement 'leading practice' standards.
We are a SETA accredited and CIPS Recognised, Level 3 B-BBEE organisation.
View Supply Chain Calendar Ethics in Procurement and Supply Chain Management |
Avoid and manage the ethical 'traps and pitfalls' within the supply chain. |
|
Introduction to Practical Purchasing |
Gain a broader, practical understanding of the purchasing process. |
|
Fundamentals of Stores and Stock Control |
Understand the important contribution the warehouse makes to the smooth operation of the enterprise. |
|
Implementing the PPPFA |
The practical and legal implications of the new regulations are significant; it is imperative that your organisation implements the regulations correctly. |
|
Deviations from Competitive Bidding (PFMA) Half Day |
Deviations from open competitive bidding methods are allowed within the PFMA as long as they have been approved. |
|
Fundamentals of Purchasing and World Class Procurement |
An excellent preparation for later skills development in more advanced world-class Procurement topics. |
|
Project Management for Procurement Professionals |
A practical approach to establishing a project organisation and managing projects in the Procurement environment. |
|
Developing Effective & Compliant Bid Specifications |
Unpack the key elements for developing effective Bid Invitations as required under legislation. |
|
Critical Negotiation Skills for the Procurement Professional |
Procurement negotiations are different and Procurement Professionals negotiate more often than anyone else in the organisation. |
|
Finance for Procurement Professionals |
Financial acumen for Procurement Professionals. |
|
Asset Disposals (MFMA and PFMA) Half Day |
The disposal of assets is a necessary responsibility of SCM departments. |
|
Intermediate Microsoft Excel |
Leveraging Excel tools in your Supply Chain Management analysis and reporting. |
|
Supervisory Skills for Procurement Managers |
Are you an efficient, effective and respected supervisor in your procurement or supply chain environment? |
|
Developing Objective Criteria in terms of section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA Half Day |
Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2017 states that “a contract may be awarded to a tenderer that did not score the highest points, only in accordance with section 2(1)(f) of the Act.” |
|
Procurement Tender Specification Writing |
Create tender specifications that are clear, correct, complete and concise. |
|
Implementing the Three Bid Committees |
The Supply Chain Management system within the PFMA and MFMA was introduced to drastically improve service delivery. Endorsed by National Treasury |
|
Negotiation Skills for Procurement Professionals |
Gain a broader understanding of the negotiation process, its key stages and how it adds value. |
|
ENTERPRISE & SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT FOR PROCUREMENT PRACTITIONERS |
In-depth framework and roadmap for procurement practitioners, ESD practitioners and other practitioners |
|
Public Sector Supply Chain Management |
Implement a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective Supply Management Chain function. |
|
Local Production and Local Content - REFRESHER Half Day |
The AG is expected to focus more stringently on the compliance of PFMA and MFMA institutions with regards to the Local Production and Local Content provisions in the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017. |
|
Managing Total Cost of Ownership |
Measure, manage and improve the total costs of goods and services throughout their lifecycle. |
|
Preferential Procurement Regulations 2011 - BEE Codes workshop |
Updated B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, implementing preferential procurement and related enterprise development: implications and opportunities. |
|
Value Analysis/Value Engineering: Practical application in procurement |
Create more value in your supply chain |
|
Developing and Managing Contracts and SLAs |
Minimise risks in dealing with suppliers while developing and entering into professional contracts. |
|
Asset Management in the Public Sector |
Tangible (physical) assets are a vital corporate resource and applying the principles of asset management will ensure this resource input is at the lowest overall cost. |
|
Advanced Microsoft Excel Training |
Exploiting 'Advanced Excel' in your analysis and reporting in the context of Supply Chain Management. |
|
Leadership Development for Procurement and Supply Chain Managers |
You manage things; you lead people |
|
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) |
We provide insight and simplify the issues, which can only be done after practically applying POPI to real business issues |
|
Managing Conflict within the Supply Chain |
Help yourself and others to settle differences, work constructively and collaborate as individuals and groups with a common purpose. |
|
Managing Procurement Risk |
Identify, analyse and manage risk in Procurement and Supply. |
|
Supply Chain Operations - Finance Planning & Inventory |
Understand the use and benefits of costing, inventory and planning in supply chain processes. |
|
Selling Procurement Business Cases |
Identify and diagnose customer-critical business issues and create a desire within the customer for a procurement solution that will address these. |
|
Effective Tendering and Supplier Management |
Effectively build and manage a world-class supplier base, create and manage tenders, and meet your BEE targets at the same time. |
|
Demand Planning and Management |
Cost pressures and complex supply chains require a minimum of cash tied up in inventory while satisfying the customer to the maximum. |
|
Storage and Distribution |
Highly participative and interactive - offering step-by-step implementation guidelines to lower costs and deliver business goals. |
|
Procurement Time Management |
Improve planning, assertiveness, decision-making, desk management and communication skills. Contribute to greater productivity. |
|
Operations Management for the Procurement Professional |
The roles, responsibilities and relationships of procurement vs. world-class operations management. |
|
Leading and Influencing in the Procurement Environment |
Other Dates: Dates on requests In-House requets facilitated Learn how to motivate and support supply chain members and stakeholders in achieving objectives and success, and maximise the potential of your organisation through effective leadership in a variety of contexts, including through change, adversity, conflict and success.
|
|
Developing a world-class procurement strategy |
Transform your procurement function and achieve the recognition it deserves through implementing the vision of a world-class procurement organisation. |
|
Business Process Analyst |
Guide businesses to and through process optimisation opportunities. |
|
Optimising Warehouse Performance |
Warehouse operation and management is a key area where competitive advantage can be gained and exploited. |
|
Logistics Management |
It is crucial to use resources effectively and minimise non value-adding movement of goods in the supply chain. |
|
Communication Intelligence for Procurement Professionals |
The 2 most difficult obstacles for procurement professionals are internal and external communication. These 2 are above a lack of focus, cost control and a lack of a solid procurement process. |