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Cost Reduction Approaches in Purchasing
- Learn how to develop a collaborative partnership to obtain cost reduction
- Understand what the methodology is in creating an environment that engenders a productive exchange of ideas and focus on company objectives
- Learn how to relate other functional activities, such as Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Operations, and Maintenance... and why that is so important
- Gain insights into the techniques of systems contracting, vendor managed inventories, supplier certification, etc.... and how to employ them with measurable results
Overview of the webinar
There are new roles that require a thorough understanding of functional interrelationships if you are to succeed.
With the knowledge and practical methodology learned in this course, you will have the ability to boost your supplier’s performance.
Who should attend?
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Commodity Managers
- Directors
- Buyers
Why should you attend?
This program identifies the elements needed to provide a business with best materials and/or service. Understand how to bring together the concepts with Suppliers and the new relationships necessary to ensure success. The presentation will show how to establish clear, mutually acceptable goals with your suppliers.
Faculty - Mr.Michael Gozzo
Michael W. Gozzo is President and Founder of THE TOTAL BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC., a firm specializing in counseling and education of all levels of management in the areas of Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Flow Technology, Just-In-Time, Total Quality Control, Manufacturing Systems Implementation, Inventory Control, and Production/Operations Management.
Recent involvement with Silicon Valley leader’s in Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing practices and ISO includes Cisco, Infineon, Sunrise Telecom, PerkinElmer, Philips Semi-conductor, and SanDisk. Mike Gozzo went to Germany to train operational personnel at Lufthansa Air Cargo. He has been associated with Lean practices: pull systems, quick change, 5-S, VMI, cell design, and others.
Mike has traveled and worked extensively in Canada, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, Bahrain, U.A.E., Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Taiwan.
He has an Executive Program Masters Business Administration Degree from the University of New Haven, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut.
He is certified as CPIM & CSCP by the Association of Operations Management (APICS)/Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
Mr. Gozzo is the co-author of "Made In America - The Total Business Concept" and several other books and numerous published articles. He has developed over 50 courses that can be customized for the respective client.