Global Sourcing Workshop Series

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Global Sourcing Workshop Series

• August 2008 Update

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Global Sourcing

• Four-workshop series 16 contact hours
• Workshop 1 Introduction
• Workshop 2 Global Suppliers
• Workshop 3 Cultural Relationships
• Workshop 4 Logistics Requirements

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Author

• David T. Jankowski, CFPIM, CSCP
• Dave is a consultant specializing in best
  practices and systems analysis and design, with
  over 30 years of hands-on experience in
  materials, logistics, and production and
  inventory management. He is an accomplished
  public speaker and college-level educator in the
  APICS body of knowledge of master production
  scheduling, supply chain management, and
  strategic planning.

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Global Sourcing

• Workshop 1 Introduction
• Recognizing advantages and disadvantages of
  global sourcing
• Selecting criteria for evaluating countries
• Selecting logistics partners, addressing supplier
  qualifications, and determining supply chain
  stability
• Finding resources for researching cultural
  differences
• Evaluating a supplier contract
• Listing considerations for opening an
  international procurement office

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Global Sourcing

• Workshop 2 Global Suppliers
• Locating and researching international suppliers
• Evaluating potential suppliers
• Understanding levels of supplier relationships
• Using Requests for Proposals to qualify
  international suppliers
• Conducting site visits
• Selecting an outsourcing manager

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Global Sourcing

• Workshop 3 Cultural Relationships
• Recognizing the challenges presented by global
  supply chains not typically found in domestic
  supply chains
• Appreciating unique cultural values
• Assessing negotiating and decision-making styles
• Maintaining productive international supplier
  communications
• Managing from a distance

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Global Sourcing

• Workshop 4 Logistics Requirements
• Constructing a global logistics strategy
• Maximizing value through partner selection
• Applying contract terminology
• Navigating paperwork compliance requirements
• Choosing proper modes of transport
• Managing cash flow