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Supply Chain Management for SMEs
Managing suppliers and contractors and handling all of the related operations and expenses is an essential part of any business. Supply chain management is critical, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that typically have fewer resources and must therefore use them wisely.
Managing supplies and controlling costs can mean the difference between profit and loss, between success and failure.
Furthermore, any SME that wants to be competitive or become a supplier to a multinational or large domestic company will almost certainly need to demonstrate that it has sufficient control over its own supply chain, that it has the right contracts and processes in place, and that it can ensure delivery on time and with the required quality.
New course on Supply Chain Management for SMEs
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To help SMEs meet this challenge, a new training programme on Supply Chain Management (SCM) for SMEs has been launched by the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations and of the World Trade Organization.
The benefits to you and your business:
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Most enterprises spend 60 per cent or more of their earnings on buying goods and services.
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Considering this, it is not hard to imagine the substantial savings that you will be able to deliver, the competitive benefits that you will be able to achieve, and the increased profits that you will be able to reap for your business through improved SCM.
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Some enterprises participating in the MLS-SCM programme have achieved cost reductions of 50 per cent and more!
This training programme can help you to generate significant business improvements such as lower costs, increased market share and higher earnings without compromising on quality. It will also guide your business to meet the growing demand on the international marketplace for sustainability by taking account of key environmental, social and business ethics considerations.
The many skills and competencies that you will master through the course include:
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Knowing how to develop the right SCM strategies – including costing – for your business.
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Tackling the critical issues involved in developing your business’s supply network.
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Applying the best negotiation techniques to each situation.
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Putting into practice the most suitable systems and processes for managing operations and inventory.
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Implementing effective methods for purchasing and supply, logistics and warehousing.
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The training programme for SMEs – delivered through ITC partner institutions in over 40 countries – are all concepts that will be crucial to you as you seek to take your business to a higher level. By completing the course and passing the corresponding ITC exam, you will obtain an ITC Certificate of competence in Supply Chain Management for SMEs.
Getting the Training
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This short course is offered by ITC local partner institutions in more than 40 countries. The curriculum comes complete with supporting charts, graphs and exercises which serve to enhance the learning in the text.
The courses are led by local experts well experienced in SCM and trained by ITC to deliver the best possible learning experience and to tailor the course to the specific needs of participants like you.
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The course fees are set by ITC local partner institutions, aiming to keep participant costs affordable for SMEs.
Click here to download the Supply Chain Management for SMEs programme brochure
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