ASCM (APICS) is the world's leading association for supply chain management, providing education and certification programs.
APICS is pleased to introduce a product that will help you navigate the complex landscape of international business. Companies and organizations need skilled operations management and supply chain management professionals to keep their businesses favorably positioned in today’s intensely competitive global marketplace. The Global Sourcing Workshop Series provides a comprehensive study of the critical tasks and challenges associated with sourcing and procurement internationally.
It is a global marketplace and the APICS Global Sourcing Workshop Series will help you navigate the complex and changing landscape of international business. Companies and organizations need skilled operations management and supply chain professionals in today's intensely competitive global marketplace. The workshop provides a comprehensive study of the critical competencies and challenges associated with sourcing and procurement internationally.
There are four workshops and one stand-alone APICS Executive Overview in the series:
- Introduction
- Global Suppliers
- Cultural Relationships
- Logistics Requirements
- Plus: Six-hour stand-alone APICS Executive Overview workshop
Use what you learn here to catapult your organization into the global marketplace.
Available Courses and Exams
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This workshop series will equip you with the skills to:
- Understand the strategic importance of globalization
- Learn how to prepare for international procurement
- Evaluate potential markets in other countries
- Source global suppliers strategically
- Choose logistics partners correctly
- Address cultural differences
Who should attend:
- Professionals in supply chain, logistics, production, planning, ERP consultants.
- Companies seeking to improve their knowledge in operations management;
Course format: Multimedia presentation on the topic, combined with a diverse set of practical examples from the lecturer's practice and different companies. Discussion on the topics and individual cases from participants, as well as practical exercises.
Length: depends on the modules and the group.
How we offer the course: The course is offered both in a public format (everyone can attend) and as an inhouse course. The content can be customized to suit your company's needs.
Certificate: Symix APICS Premier Channel Partner issues a certificate for completion of the course.
Type: Non-certification course. Students do not take an exam for APICS certification.
Working language: English. Translation and translated materials can be delivered on demand.
Instructor: the training is led by an instructor, certified by APCIS.