Global Supply Management Seminars

• What are they?

One or two-day seminars, offered publicly, in-house and now on line, designed for companies that recognize they must have a global supply chain to be competitive in today's economy.

• What do they cover?

The skills and knowledge that make international procurement different than domestic procurement and are not taught as part of normal U.S. business education. While a complete education requires both days, the seminars are structured so either day could stand alone.

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Day one: Global Tool Kit

• Cultural Skills: The few essential ways that cultures differ and how to work with 
  the differences
• Legal Skills: How to adjust legal practices and expectations
• Communication Skills: How to communicate better with suppliers in other countries
• Currency Selection and Protection Skills: Selecting the best currency to buy in, understanding the true impact of exchange rate changes and understanding the benefits and risks of hedging.

 Day two: Global Sourcing

• Supply Chain Skills: What to expect from a logistics system, how duties are determined, how to save money in customs, and common trade compliance issues
• Channel Skills: How to choose and achieve the best channel for procurement
• Payment Skills: How to pay the supplier simply and easily
• Global Sourcing Skills: How to use the above knowledge to find, engage and 
  manage the world's best suppliers

• What if I'm not in the U.S.?

We offer a "non-US" version of the seminar that is not U.S.-centric. Non-U.S. seminars are given in-house to sponsoring companies only.

• Who developed and leads the seminars?

Dick Locke, founder of Global Procurement Group. He was the founder of Hewlett-Packard's international procurement operations. He is the author of Global Supply Management, a Guide to International Purchasing, a McGraw Hill book. He is known for his informative and interesting speaking style. Above all, he speaks from experience. Here's one of many  testimonials that says it all.

"This was one of the best seminars that I have attended. Dick was very prepared and knew what he was taking about. You could tell he actually did what he was talking about. Not just read about it and did seminars." - PP, Foxboro Corp.

• When are the next public seminars?

• Chicago O'Hare area: July 22-23, 2008

• Long Beach, California: September 16-17, 2008

• What do the U.S. public seminars cost?

Registration is $525 or $535 for one day, $870 for two days, and DOWN.  There is a  discount for early registration and discounts are available for multiple registrations. . 

• How do I register for the U.S. public seminars?

Nahabit and Associates,  the U.S.' leading purchasing seminar firm, markets and produces the  public seminars. Please go to their registration page, or telephone them at 1 (512) 349 7977.

• ISM (NAPM) Continuing Education Hours

Seminar attendees in U.S. seminars receive 7 Institute for Supply Management Continuing Education Hours per day. 

• On-line seminars

New for 2008! The seminars  are offered on-line through Next Level Purchasing, a pioneer in on-line procurement training. The material is similar to that of the  face-to-face seminars. It's not U.S.-centric but has some specific U.S.-focused sections. 

To get information about  training on-line, contact Next Level Purchasing. The seminars are called "Basics of Smart International Procurement" and "Executing a Global Sourcing Strategy."

Next Level Purchasing gives  ISM Continuing Education Hours as well as their own SPSM credits.

 

• In-house seminars

Companies with seven or more people who would benefit should consider an in-house seminar. We can easily customize the seminar to meet particular needs. Please send an e-mail or call 1 (925) 932-4958 for information on in-house seminars.