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Purchasing and Materials - an overview of the Supply function

The fundamentals of buying and storage operations.

A 5-day course


The tried and tested concept of "The 5 Rights" is still a sound starting point for newcomers to the materials supply business.

This course is intended for:
  • newcomers to buying and storage activity, including new hires and transfers from other department
  • warehouse staff needing to understand the overall business
  • management trainees.


This introductory course visits Right Materials, Quality, Location, Time and Price as a theme within which to examine the core supply topics of:

  • Identifying demand
  • Specification
  • Supplier Appraisal
  • Bid comparisons and vendor selection
  • Ordering processes
  • Receiving
  • Storage
  • Warehouse operations
  • Issues
  • Transport
  • Disposal.
Participants will also develop an awareness of the roles and concepts of catalogues and codes, inventory management, total cost of ownership, sustainability and environment management issues.

Dates: 7th to 11th March 2011
Venue: London
Fee: £2,390 plus VAT

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