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About the Course

Effective supply chain is crucial for businesses to ensure consistent supply of raw materials and continuation of its value creation. Dive deeper into the core of purchasing with this detailed course, designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of the key concepts, strategies, and practices. This course is aimed at empowering participants with the necessary skills to manage purchasing activities effectively, forge strong supplier relationships, and contribute significantly to their organization's competitiveness and profitability. Through this course, learners will grasp the critical role of purchasing in organizational success and supply chain optimization, learn the principles of effective purchasing, supplier selection, and gain proficiency in negotiating, managing contracts, and ethical procurement practices....

Top reviews

SL

Sep 22, 2024

Very in depth. Renewed my love for Purchasing again.

KR

Apr 12, 2025

The course has equipped me with practical knowledge that I am confident will benefit my current role and contribute to overall operational improvement.

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By Paul A F

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Apr 11, 2025

At first, it was a bit hard with the teacher's English but very fast I adapted. The course is very well structured and the information is very well organized and delivered. Thank you!

By Khalil U R

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Apr 13, 2025

The course has equipped me with practical knowledge that I am confident will benefit my current role and contribute to overall operational improvement.

By Abhinav L

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May 9, 2025

For businesses, purchasing is a strategic function, as explained in this course.

By She L

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Sep 23, 2024

Very in depth. Renewed my love for Purchasing again.

By Rinda U O L R

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May 1, 2025

Great, very insightfull, and good for begineer

By Dnyandeo J

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Oct 9, 2024

Excellent course mind-blowing content

By Tina M B

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Apr 19, 2025

Excellent refresher course

By Ryan N C

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Aug 27, 2024

Great material

By Mokhtar A

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Oct 23, 2024

Excellent

By Taylor C

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Feb 5, 2025

awesome

By SAMANTHAPUDI H

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Oct 17, 2024

good

By pramod s

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Dec 24, 2024

Nice

By Zhuowei L

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Jul 18, 2025

too easy