*********************************
There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
*********************************
In today's competitive business environment firms worldwide are realizing the need for cost effectiveness in all facets of business. The proportion of total costs, which flow to a firm's suppliers, is significant. In some instances procured goods and services account for up to 80% of a firm's revenue. Procurement, therefore, plays a vital role in helping to ensure a firm's continued survival and growth. In order to accomplish this survival and growth, for their firms, procurement professionals require an in-depth understanding of a range of tools and techniques that can be used to improve procurement performance. This course focuses on how to ensure that procurement expenditure is fully under control and all savings opportunities are realized. The latest tools and techniques for identifying areas for cost reduction and for improving procurement performance are covered.
Sourcing and procurement managers, supply chain managers, logistics and supply chain planners, leaders/individuals involved in supply chain cost reduction initiatives.
