Purchases

In this episode you will learn what Cost Breakdown is, its construction and the advantages of using it. Additionally, you will study practical examples of Cost Breakdown application and anomalies that you may encounter using this analysis.

In this lesson you will find out what the ‘purchasing process’ is and what are the most important stages in it.

After watching this lesson you will learn what Request for Quotation (RFQ) is. You will study the construction of this tool and its application. Additionally, you will learn about good practices used during the request process.

In this episode, you will find out what a supplier audit  is and what a supplier audit checklist should look like. In addtion you will become familiar with the auditing process and learn about the benefits  resulting from using the supplier audit. 

In this material you will find information about conducting effective negotiations in business. You will learn what levels of negotiation we distinguish, what are their goals and styles. We will present the principles that should be followed in the negotiation process. You will also learn tips on what to do when negotiations do not end according to our assumptions.

In this episode, you"ll learn about supplier qualification and evaluation. You will learn what categories you should use when selecting your key suppliers, what to pay attention to and how to check whether the criteria are met or not. You will also find out how the supplier qualification process affects the quality of the company"s purchasing process.