INTRODUCTION
The utilization of best practices in the processes of Purchasing and Contracting have been recognized by world class companies as essential to the success of modern organizations. EuroMaTech is pleased to bring this fast paced two week seminar designed on providing high value added activities to these critical functions. Included in the many topics covered in this training session, to move purchasing and contracts functions from the tactical to a more important strategic focus, are:
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Developing the right organizational strategies for your team
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Roles and responsibilities of Purchasing and Contracting Personnel
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Negotiating with suppliers and contractors
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Cross functional purchasing and contracting approaches
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Elements Of A Good Request for Quote and Tendering Process
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Selecting The Right Contract Type
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Important Contract Terms and Conditions
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Contract Management
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
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The essential requirements for purchasing and contracts management
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Review contract strategies
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Team structures and roles
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The benefits of continuous improvement in purchasing and contracting
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See examples of important commercial contract clauses
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Implementing changes within the team and with other departments
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Strategies and tactics for improved buying and contracting
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The uses of tendering, negotiation and other approaches
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essential elements of a contract
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Measuring and improving purchasing and contracting performance
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Using key performance measures
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Participants will increase competencies through a variety of instructional methods including lecture by an experienced practitioner and consultant, exercises, and group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts.
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Those involved in purchasing and contracting activities understand well the significant challenges in this very volatile supply market environment. This training session is designed to increased the competencies of all those contributing to the acquisition process for equipment, materials, construction and other services so that the continuous improvements in total cost, quality, and delivery available from the undertaking of best practices in purchasing and contracting will be achieved.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
DAY 1 - Objectives of Contract Administration
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Effective Contract Administration
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The Most Critical Elements
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Key Players In Contract Administration
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Post Award Conference
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Analysis Of The Contract
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Establishing Major Deliverables
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What Needs To Be Measured?
DAY 2- Outputs and Contract Types
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Typical Outputs Of Contract Administration
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Monitoring Techniques
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Identify The Risk
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Responses To Risk
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Contract Types
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Administration In Cost Type Contracts
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Economic Price Adjustments
DAY 3 - Maintaining Schedules & Contract Changes
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Maintaining Contract Schedules
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Expediting Techniques
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Major Causes Of Changes
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Contract Price Changes
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Evaluating Price Changes
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Practical Considerations for Bonds & Guarantees
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Types of Bonds and Guarantees
Day 4 - Issues in Contract Performance
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Contract Terminations
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Service Level Termination Event
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What Constitutes Breach?
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Responding To A Breach
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Right To Cover
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Manuals And Drawings
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Supplier/Contractor Relations
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Subcontractor Issues
DAY 5 - Acceptance and Close Out
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Warranties
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Forms Of Payment
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Progress Payments
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Claims and Disputes
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Negotiation Of Claims and Disputes
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Final Acceptance
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Close Out Procedures
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Post Contract Review Meeting
DAY 6 - Effective Purchasing in Modern Organisations
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What is the role of Purchasing?
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What do other functions want from Purchasing?
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Essentials for Effective Purchasing
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Concepts and approaches in Purchasing Management
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Team Roles and responsibilities
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What do you want to achieve?
DAY 7 - Tools for Effective Purchasing
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Spend Mapping
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Supply Positioning
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Supplier Intelligence
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Supplier Selection
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Role of Distributors and Agents
DAY 8 - Financial and non-financial Purchasing Measures
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Pricing Mechanisms
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Value Analysis
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Cost analysis
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Total Cost of Ownership
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Capital Equipment Life Cycle Costing
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Early Involvement of other functions
DAY 9 - Use of appropriate sourcing techniques
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Use of Tendering, negotiation, direct sourcing and e-commerce
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Tendering, RFIs, RFQs
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Negotiation preparation, strategy & Tactics
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Negotiation with other cultures
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E-procurement
DAY 10 - Implementing Purchasing Improvements
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Using Key Performance Measures to monitor and deliver improvements
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Metric hierarchies
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Implementing Change
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Planning Communications
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Planning for Action
About Madrid
Madrid is a city that combines its enduring history with its cosmopolitan atmosphere to create a destination that favored amongst tourists from around the world. This is a city that is very much bursting at the seams with life and its vibrant atmosphere, cultural attractions and connection with history ensure travelers have everything they could possibly want from a European city break. At the end of a flight to Madrid, there are sites to see, picturesque streets to roam and, of course, excellent shopping opportunities to explore. Visitors can immerse themselves in Madrid's fantastic local culture, its peerless art scene and world acclaimed fine dining. In fact, there is very little that Madrid doesn't have to offer.
Things to do and places to visit in Madrid
The only problem travelers will encounter during their visit to Madrid is knowing what to do first. Sampling the mouth-watering tapas, strolling through one of the many excellent museums or even simply soaking up the atmosphere are all excellent options. Spend a sunny day wandering through the splendid squares or marvel at the intricate architecture of the churches.With so many options, flights to Madrid are great for people of any age or inclination.
When visiting Madrid, be sure to:
- See the superb collection of art is the Museo del Prado.
- Stroll down the Gran Via.
- Enjoy the atmosphere of the Plaza Mayor.
- Wander through the stunning gardens of the Parque del Buen Retiro.
- See the beautiful mansion of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano.
- Find quirky fashions in the Fuencarral market.
- Try some of the many different tapas dishes.
- Visit the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in the Plaza de Espana.
- See the breathtaking Basilica de San Francisco El Grande.
- Wander the Casa de Campo park, which is five times the size of Central Park.
- Shop in the luxury boutiques of the Golden Mile.
- Look for bargains at the El Rasto flea market.
- See Picasso's Guernica in the Reina Sofia museum.
- Snack on churros with chocolate.