Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of the Supplier Quality Management Cycle
Reviewing the Product Life Cycle
Reviewing the Product, Product Design, and Materials Requirements
Reviewing Operating Funds and Budgets
Selecting a Supplier
Cultural Considerations (Local and International Suppliers)
The Impact of Supplier Internal Policies, Government Regulations, Compliance, etc.
Negotiation Strategies (Price, Duration, Exclusivity, etc.)
Managing Contracts and Other Legal Matters
Managing the Supplier Relationship (Trust and Partnership)
Selecting Secondary Suppliers
The Supplier Quality Management Process
Evaluating Supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Implementing and Managing a QMS
Evaluating Purchase Price and Transaction Costs
Dealing with Price Changes ("Cost Out" vs “Price Down”)
Managing Supplier Communication and Engagement
Tools and Processes for Monitoring and Evaluating Supplier Performance
Resolving Problems in Performance, Communication, etc.
Switching Suppliers
Standards and Certification
Future Trends in Supply Quality Management
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Experience in Supplier Management
Audience
- Supplier Management Personnel
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Quality Managers
- Audit Managers
- Quality Analysts
- Outsourcing Managers
- Vendor Development Managers
- ISO Compliance Managers
Testimonials (3)
Strong subject area knowledge and practical experience from the Trainers.
Don Felton - Trustonic Ltd
Course - Automotive SPICE (A-SPICE) - Introduction
Trainer was really kind and knowledgeable, going the extra mile to explain things that I didn't know
Felix - Microchip Technology Inc
Course - Embedded C Application Design Principles for Automotive Professionals
Trainer has extensive Knowledge and would benefit anyone to get training from such qualified People.