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Some comments from participants about our courses. You will see that people from a diverse range of businesses found focus points that will enable them to conduct their businesses more efficiently and profitably. The course was excellent. We covered a wide range of topics, - Prioritising - Just-in-time - Examining suppliers more carefully - New technology. I will go through the comprehensive workbook and present the main concepts at our next planing meeting. Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Back at work now I am going to review with my seniors what I now see as crucial to our future success - picked up through this course - I now have better insight into systems and possibilities to increase my companies profitability. The course was very informative with relevant detail. Food Manufacturing Some better reporting at least... having a look at some E.O.Q... exactly what I had hoped, some new ideas on procedures and also some fresh perspective... Refrigeration company I have implemented the use of more blanket orders... learned some of the tricks of importing/exporting of goods to avoid costly mistakes. Also where to source certain supplies... Automotive Parts Manufacturer Knowledge I have gained includes; how to negotiate long term contracts for further cost savings...Alternative sourcing... Sale of surplus material... Scrap stock... When title passes from seller to buyer... Use of warehouse barcoding... Adhesives and Building Materials
New practices of ordering 12 months supply... Varied delivery dates... Knowledge from other companies different practices... Other peoples experiences... New products and services. Control Mechanisms Company Concepts we covered include- Supplier selection and evaluation... Rise & Fall agreements... Further negotiation better obviously in future... Better work practices relevant to purchasing and knowledge of tools and methods that make my job more effective... Oil Refining Company I found a wide range of ideas on various aspects of Purchasing, supplier, quotation forms, and a need to move towards implementing a Purchasing Manual, 80/20 principle as applied to stocktaking. Water Utility Gained good background knowledge regarding a number of inventory management issues, in particular bar coding.I will push to reduce obsolete stock and quarantined stock or slow moving stock from warehouse... ... Industrial Glass Manufacturer The course taught me a lot as well as reconfirming the principals and ethics of the purchasing function. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a professional in the Purchasing field. Oil Refinery Purchasing Officer JIT monthly meetings for quality and quantity, organisation chats, confirm orders with RSVP, purchasing skills, MRP, vendor assessment. Packaging Company Learned the importance of correct procedure and ideas for doing this. Air Freight Company A better understanding of purchasing responsibilities was procured. Also the need for Supplier evaluation and rating was highlighted. Vehicle assembly I will look into duty drawback and further look at the whole operation where savings in time can be made resulting in dollars saved. I have gained broader knowledge of a number of aspects related to purchasing. Timber company Maximums and minimums... Regular checks... formalised purchasing order procedures... Methods of reducing stock... Industrial Filtration Company Look at formalising an internal catalogue... Recommendations for rotating stocktaking... Better understanding of what inventory control means... Ideas on how to more effectively control inventory... Social & Sports Club Duty drawbacks, rationalise stocks, 80/20 rule, preferred suppliers. Good ideas on purchasing with clear understandings on problems and improvements to my current methods. Timber company Through Highland Consultants I acquired knowledge of how other purchasing officers do their job and problems they face which are very similar to my own. Food company How to redesign spreadsheets to cater more specifically for seasonal demands... To negotiate contracts with JIT in mind... Install JIT in factory for certain componentry and many more skills... New perspectives and ideas in many areas... Automotive Engine Parts Manufacturer I identified a need to attempt to implement JIT policies wherever possible. Meetings with sales people and branch managers to gain as much insight info re future orders. Plastics manufacturer I have gained professional advice and experience from purchasing experts. Multi national company Implementing JIT monthly meetings for quality and quantity, organisation charts, confirm orders with RSVP, zero defects. Cellular provider I had a very interesting time and learned a lot. We had a great course leader especially for a Supply Negotiation Course... University Supply Dept. I wish I could have had longer to continue learning. The relatively small group size suited me. Wholesaler The Warehousing course was very informative with lots of good positive things to think about. Pharmacy Warehouse I now have a greater knowledge of Inventory Control to be able to run a warehouse with much more efficiency. Dairy Company We discussed thoroughly, Barcoding, Cyclic stocktaking Freight and Insurance, Costs of storage and Warehousing getting rid of obsolete stock. Contractor
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