logistics-supply-chain-management

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

We have produced the largest chain of Supply Chain professionals in the Middle East region. We offer extensive range of supply chain management certifications – CISCP, CISCM, CIWIM, CSCP, CILT, CIVM and more, targeted to upgrade a wide range of skillsets for multiple functionalities in the logistics and supply chain industry.

CIVM – Certified International Vendor Management Professional

Course Methodology

The Certified International Vendor Management course uses a mix of presentations, questionnaires, case studies and group discussions.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this vendor management certification, participants will be able to:

  • Select vendor/supplier as per organizational requirement
  • Evaluate vendor/supplier performance as per organizational requirement
  • Identify areas of improvement while engaging with suppliers throughout their lifecycle
  • Reduce different types of risks associated with vendor management
  • Control supply chain costs and maintain inventory levels
  • Support procurement requirements by implementing vendor integration techniques

Target Competencies

  • Vendor selection
  • Supplier quality management
  • Negotiations and cost analysis
  • Supplier strategy
  • Improve vendor relations
  • Risk mitigation

Course Outline

Module 1 – Introduction to Vendor Management

  • What is Vendor Management?
  • Benefits of Vendor Management
  • Challenges of Vendor Management
  • Vendor Lifecycle Management
  • Phases of Vendor Lifecycle Management
  • Pillars of Effective Vendor Management

Module 2 – Vendor Management Process

  • Selection of Vendors
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor Onboarding
  • Monitoring Vendor Performance
  • Managing Risks

Module 3 – Contracts Management

  • Effective Vendor Management Strategies
  • Vendor Contract Management Process
  • Evaluation of Bid Proposals
  • Vendor Agreements
  • Creating Effective SOWs
  • Contract Risk Types

Module 4 – Vendor Relationships

  • Managing Vendor Relationships
  • Changing Controls Systems
  • Escalation Management
  • Effective ways to Negotiate with Vendors
  • Dispute Resolution

Module 5 – Metrics

  • Vendor Metrics
  • Understanding Responsibility Assignment Matrix
  • Vendor Scorecard
  • Vendor Performance
  • Balanced Scorecard (BSC)
  • Improve Vendor Management Process

Module 6 – Risk Management

  • Vendor Risks
  • Risk Mitigation

Course Methodology

The Certified International Vendor Management course uses a mix of presentations, questionnaires, case studies and group discussions.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this vendor management certification, participants will be able to:

  • Select vendor/supplier as per organizational requirement
  • Evaluate vendor/supplier performance as per organizational requirement
  • Identify areas of improvement while engaging with suppliers throughout their lifecycle
  • Reduce different types of risks associated with vendor management
  • Control supply chain costs and maintain inventory levels
  • Support procurement requirements by implementing vendor integration techniques

Target Competencies

  • Vendor selection
  • Supplier quality management
  • Negotiations and cost analysis
  • Supplier strategy
  • Improve vendor relations
  • Risk mitigation

Course Outline

Module 1 – Introduction to Vendor Management

  • What is Vendor Management?
  • Benefits of Vendor Management
  • Challenges of Vendor Management
  • Vendor Lifecycle Management
  • Phases of Vendor Lifecycle Management
  • Pillars of Effective Vendor Management

Module 2 – Vendor Management Process

  • Selection of Vendors
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor Onboarding
  • Monitoring Vendor Performance
  • Managing Risks

Module 3 – Contracts Management

  • Effective Vendor Management Strategies
  • Vendor Contract Management Process
  • Evaluation of Bid Proposals
  • Vendor Agreements
  • Creating Effective SOWs
  • Contract Risk Types

Module 4 – Vendor Relationships

  • Managing Vendor Relationships
  • Changing Controls Systems
  • Escalation Management
  • Effective ways to Negotiate with Vendors
  • Dispute Resolution

Module 5 – Metrics

  • Vendor Metrics
  • Understanding Responsibility Assignment Matrix
  • Vendor Scorecard
  • Vendor Performance
  • Balanced Scorecard (BSC)
  • Improve Vendor Management Process

Module 6 – Risk Management

  • Vendor Risks
  • Risk Mitigation