What does the Strategic Supplier Relationship Management course cover?
Strategic Supplier Relationship Management is covered here in 8 modules: Introduction to Strategic Supplier Relationship Management: Overview of the SSRM framework, Identifying and Evaluating Strategic Suppliers: Evaluation methods: RFI, RFP, and RFQ, Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships: Managing conflicts and disputes and 5 more.
How do you approach Strategic Supplier Relationship Management step by step?
The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Introduction to Strategic Supplier Relationship Management: Overview of the SSRM framework, moves through Identifying and Evaluating Strategic Suppliers: Evaluation methods: RFI, RFP, and RFQ and Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships: Managing conflicts and disputes, and ends at Advanced Topics in SSRM: Case studies: Advanced SSRM topics.
What is in Module 1 of the Strategic Supplier Relationship Management course?
Module 1 is Introduction to Strategic Supplier Relationship Management: Overview of the SSRM framework. It works through Defining SSRM and its importance in business, Understanding the benefits of SSRM, Overview of the SSRM framework and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 7 modules build on.
How is the Strategic Supplier Relationship Management course delivered?
The Strategic Supplier Relationship Management course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.
How much does the Strategic Supplier Relationship Management course cost?
The Strategic Supplier Relationship Management course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.
Closely related courses: Supplier Relationships in Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Optimization in Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Building in Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management in Supplier Management.
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Strategic Supplier Relationship Management: Unlocking Business Growth
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and maintain strategic relationships with your suppliers, driving business growth and success. Through interactive and engaging content, expert instructors, and real-world applications, you'll gain a deep understanding of the principles and best practices of Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM).Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of strategic supplier relationships in driving business growth
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the SSRM framework and its application
- Learn how to identify, evaluate, and select strategic suppliers
- Understand how to build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers
- Develop effective communication and negotiation skills
- Learn how to manage conflicts and disputes with suppliers
- Understand how to measure and evaluate the performance of strategic suppliers
- Develop a plan to implement SSRM in your organization
Course Outline
Module 1. Introduction to Strategic Supplier Relationship Management: Overview of the SSRM framework
- Defining SSRM and its importance in business
- Understanding the benefits of SSRM
- Overview of the SSRM framework
- Case studies: Successful SSRM implementations
Module 2. Identifying and Evaluating Strategic Suppliers: Evaluation methods: RFI, RFP, and RFQ
- Criteria for identifying strategic suppliers
- Evaluation methods: RFI, RFP, and RFQ
- Assessing supplier capabilities and risks
- Creating a supplier evaluation framework
Module 3. Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships: Managing conflicts and disputes
- Understanding supplier needs and expectations
- Developing a communication strategy
- Building trust and credibility with suppliers
- Managing conflicts and disputes
Module 4. Effective Communication and Negotiation Skills: Developing a negotiation strategy
- Understanding effective communication principles
- Developing a negotiation strategy
- Managing power dynamics in negotiations
- Case studies: Successful negotiation outcomes
Module 5. Managing Conflicts and Disputes: Managing disputes and litigation
- Understanding the sources of conflict
- Developing a conflict resolution strategy
- Managing disputes and litigation
- Case studies: Conflict resolution outcomes
Module 6. Measuring and Evaluating Supplier Performance: Conducting regular business reviews
- Developing a performance evaluation framework
- Metrics for measuring supplier performance
- Conducting regular business reviews
- Case studies: Supplier performance evaluation outcomes
Module 7. Implementing SSRM in Your Organization: Developing a business case for SSRM
- Developing a business case for SSRM
- Creating a project plan for SSRM implementation
- Identifying and addressing potential roadblocks
- Case studies: Successful SSRM implementations
Module 8. Advanced Topics in SSRM: Case studies: Advanced SSRM topics
- Understanding the role of technology in SSRM
- Developing a supplier diversity strategy
- Managing global supplier relationships
- Case studies: Advanced SSRM topics
Course Features
- Interactive and engaging content: Learn through a combination of video lessons, interactive quizzes, and hands-on projects
- Expert instructors: Our instructors have extensive experience in SSRM and procurement
- Real-world applications: Learn from case studies and examples of successful SSRM implementations
- Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Access course content on-demand, at your own pace
- User-friendly platform: Easy to navigate and use, on desktop or mobile devices
- Community-driven: Connect with peers and instructors through our online community
- Actionable insights: Apply learnings to your work immediately, with actionable takeaways
- Hands-on projects: Apply learnings to real-world scenarios, with hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons: Learn in short, focused lessons, with bite-sized content
- Lifetime access: Access course content forever, with lifetime access
- Gamification: Engage with course content, with gamification elements
- Progress tracking: Track your progress, with our progress tracking feature