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This interactive course focuses on common characteristics of a Technology Control Plan (TCP), why a TCP is necessary, and how and when a company would use its TCP to protect its export-controlled information. An engaging, comic-book-style case study illustrates how a TCP might apply in a variety of situations, and a series of interactivities challenges users to apply their learning to real-world situations.

Discover strategies and clauses to help you end a contract due to poor supplier performance. Learn the different methods of termination such as frustration, mutual agreement, or breach of contract. Also gain an understanding of remedial clauses, liquidated damages, penalty clauses and equitable damages.

Explore the art of bargaining and negotiation by learning how to ask the right questions, read body language, make concessions and use tactics such as low ball/high ball and what-ifs.

Gain an understanding of the procure-to-pay process, inventory conversion process and order-to-cash process. Learn how these three processes work together and what kind of impact they have on your organization's bottom line.

Gain an understanding of the analysis phase of category management, including internal data gathering, supply chain mapping, mastering supply market competitiveness using Porter's 5 forces, and PESTLE analysis to determine potential sources of leverage.

Gain an understanding of the Continuous Improvement Phase, and how it can be used to drive supplier and process improvement. Explore the role of the category manager, Six Sigma and DMAIC, PDCA cycle, and lessons learned in order to embed continuous improvement into your category management processes.

Explore the essential steps of category management, including executive sponsorship, scoping the category, defining the project charter, gaining first insight and securing quick wins.

Gain an understanding of Category Strategy Development, including SWOT analysis, generating ideas and the creation of the Category Strategy. Also, gain insight into how to create an effective category strategy and understand the importance of SWOT analysis for successful implementation.

Deep dive into the strategy implementation phase of the Category Management Process, covering key concepts such as the change curve, scoping, detailed implementation planning and award criteria. In addition, develop skills to increase your effectiveness in Category Management and provide strategies for successful implementation.

This course introduces users to the U.S. CTPAT program, the voluntary international supply chain security initiative administered by CBP. Key features of the program discussed in the training include the three focus areas of corporate, transportation, and people and physical security; and the minimum security criteria for U.S. importers associated with these focus areas. When incorporated into a corporate learning plan, the course allows for significant personalization with the insertion of a company-specific introduction, conclusion, and supplements discussing a company’s specific security requirements as prescribed by CTPAT.

Learn how to apply the final four steps of the managing constraints process - Exploit, Subordinate, Elevate and Repeat. Discover practical steps to improving throughput such as when to perform quality checks, how to plan production, how to decide on batch sizes and why reducing set-up time is important.

Deep dive into the three pillars of contract management: supplier relationship management, performance management and contract administration. Learn how to position yourself for successful service delivery strategies in your organization by understanding these key principles.

Explore the governance of contract management, with particular emphasis on relationship management, administration and assessment. Also, learn how to assess the appropriate level of contract management.

Discover the importance of warehouse operations and how seemingly small errors in this domain can significantly impact customer satisfaction, business growth and profitability. In addition, learn about inventory management, order fulfilment processes, shipping accuracy, and safety protocols for handling delicate items.

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the new era of supply chain management. Through an exploration of IoT technologies and their applications in the supply chain domain, you will gain a deep understanding of the potential benefits of these technologies and how they can be leveraged to optimize supply chain operations.