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Supply Chain Management (Approved for veteran education benefits)

CPSM® Exam 2 Preparation

Prepare to take Institute of Supply Management Examination 2, Effective Supply Management Performance. The course provides an overview of selected exam tasks, including sample questions and answers with an emphasis on understanding the ISM philosophy and reasoning for the test responses. $525

Aug 14-Aug 15               MT                        8 am-5 pm    NEAST   CESCM 509 04

Category Management: Cost and Value

Primarily for SCM professionals seeking to implement (or simply to understand) a category management approach for supplier and commodity management and for those seeking to maximize cost takeout and increase benefits from an existing category management strategy. $825

Jun 12-Jun 13                MT                        8 am-5 pm    NEAST   CESCM 504 03

Cross-Functional Commodity Teams

This course covers how to organize and use cross-functional commodity teams with focus towards optimizing value and cross functional cooperation in the sourcing process. Designed for supply management professionals seeking to implement a commodity team approach or to further optimize value from an existing team approach. $825

Jul 17-Jul 18  MT           8 am-5 pm          NEAST           CESCM 507 04

Foundation of Strategic Sourcing

This program provides a foundation for strategic thinking related to the the management of suppliers, sourcing, contracts, and negotiations. A good program for SCM team members at all levels and internal stakeholders seeking to gain a greater understanding of the sourcing process and the development of strategic sourcing focus. $825

May 17-May 18              WTh                      8 am-5 pm    NEAST   CESCM 502 06

Supplier Relationship Management

This course provides proven supplier management methodologies for supply management professionals seeking to maximize value and performance from their supplier relationships, as part of an overall strategy to increase the value contribution in support of their competitive advantage. $825

Jul 19-Jul 20  WTh        8 am-5 pm          NEAST           CESCM 503 05

Supply Chain Logistics

An overview of "logistical" aspects of the supply chain, including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation. For SCM professionals and others seeking to increase their understanding of these aspects of the supply chain with a
focus on integration and coordination to ensure an effective process. $880

May 15-May 16              MT                        8 am-5 pm    NEAST   CESCM 506 05

Aug 16-Aug 17               WTh                      8 am-5 pm    NEAST   CESCM 506 06

Value Added Negotiations

This course provides a mix of negotiation tools and skills to assist SCM professionals seeking to move beyond basic negotiation tactics and improve their ability to capture optimal value from their ongoing negotiation activities at all levels both internal and external to the organization. $840

Jun 14-Jun 15                WTh                      8 am-5 pm    NEAST   CESCM 505 05

Center for Quality at MTC

Upgrade your skills to become more valuable to your employer or in the marketplace.

We offer a competitive range of quality programs to meet your needs, ranging from quality systems training (ISO 9001, AS9100, TS 16949, ISO 14000, etc.) to Lean, and Lean Six Sigma Certification programs.
See below for a listing of our training programs.

Quality Systems (ISO/TA/AS)

Five-Day Lead Auditor

Environmental Systems

Lean

Statistical Tools and Methods

Lean Six Sigma

ASQ Certifications

Productivity and Quality Improvement Tools

Aerospace Quality Management System

For complete course lists, descriptions, and the next available class dates, please visit midlandstech.edu/centerforquality or call 803.732.0432.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND ADDITIONAL CLASS DATES @ MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/training