{"596848":{"#nid":"596848","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SCL Course: Supply Chain Project Management Vendor Selection \u0026 Management","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003ECourse Description\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis course provides a deeper understanding of the PMBOK knowledge areas of project integration and procurement applied in the supply chain vendor selection and management process. To keep pace with the continuous moves toward outsourcing of operations and the advancement of technology, companies need to focus on selecting the right suppliers and partnerships to provide the most value to their customers and to remain profitable. This course provides the knowledge, skills, and tools to ensure that you are selecting the right supply chain partners (including 3PL\u0026rsquo;s) based on your business goals. Emphasis is placed on understanding alternative techniques for supplier selection including applied quantitative decision making techniques.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow You Will Benefit\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the common types of supply chain selection projects\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEnsure stakeholder alignment through the supply chain project lifecycle\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManage a supply chain selection project including defining operational requirements, the RFI\/RFQ\/RFP process, and selecting the right vendor\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUse decision matrices to drive objective, consensus-driven selections\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the supply chain solution provider landscape and types of systems available on the market\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the best practices when selecting the right partners based on the PMBOK project Integration and Procurement Knowledge areas\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMonitor and measure vendor performance as part of the selection process\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the legal and ethical considerations for vendor selection\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat Is Covered\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EReview of PMPBOK Focus Areas for the Course\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOverview of Managing a Supply Chain Selection Project\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe Role of Benchmarking in Evaluating and Selecting Solutions\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOverview of the Third Party Logistics Provider Market\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOverview of Supply Chain Solution Providers (WMS, TMS, OMS, ERP, etc.)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEvaluating Cloud vs. On-Premise Solutions and Pricing Models\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging the Requirements Planning \u0026amp; Stakeholder Interview Process\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstanding RFP, RFI, and RFQ\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlanning the Solution Evaluation and RFP Process\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging the RFP Process\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDefining Vendor Requirements\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EApplication of Decision Theory and Matrices in Driving Consensus\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupply Chain Vendor Selection Best Practices\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECommon Pitfalls in Supply Chain Vendor Selection \u0026amp; Management\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupply Chain Selection Best Practices\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EApplication of Decision Theory and Matrices in Driving Consensus\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EContract Administration \u0026amp; Management\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELegal \u0026amp; Ethical Vendor Management\/Project Considerations\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis course provides a deeper understanding of the PMBOK knowledge areas of project integration and procurement applied in the supply chain vendor selection and management process. To keep pace with the continuous moves toward outsourcing of operations and the advancement of technology, companies need to focus on selecting the right suppliers and partnerships to provide the most value to their customers and to remain profitable. This course provides the knowledge, skills, and tools to ensure that you are selecting the right supply chain partners (including 3PL\u0026rsquo;s) based on your business goals. 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