Resource Management Training and Seminars

Receptionist Training - The Professional Receptionist Seminar We'll help you understand the importance of the receptionist's role and explain how to project the best image for your company Following the seminar, you'll demonstrate increased work effectiveness and application of the key responsibilities involved in this job role. Held at our High Holborn training centre, visit www.holborntraining.co.uk for more information and dates.  more...

Basics of Human Resources Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Explain the main functions in Human Resources and the role of each. Learn the basics of the recruitment and selection function and explain the main steps in attracting and hiring qualified candidates. Learn the cycle of the training and development function and how T&D works from identification of training needs to evaluation  more...

Job Analysis & Job Description Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of job descriptions in the wider context of Human Resources. Carry out job analysis to obtain information for the preparation of job descriptions and other purposes. Write job descriptions.  more...

Strategic Logistics Planning and Management Discover the strong link between an organization logistics strategy and its competitive advantage. Understand the challenges of managing logistics and supply chains. Develop a customer-focused orientation in managing logistics. Identify the performance drivers of supply chains and their impact on responsiveness and efficiency. Outline the major network designs and match the best design with an  more...

Maintenance Planning Scheduling and Safety Control By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Apply the latest concepts and techniques needed for effectively planning, scheduling and controlling maintenance activities. Manage routine, corrective, as well as large scale preventive maintenance activities. Review the critical operational requirements for successful planning and control of the maintenance work. Use the right Key  more...

Negotiation Strategies for Better Purchasing Value - Materials Management By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Develop effective negotiation strategies to meet the purchasing needs of the organization. Implement those strategies to maximize purchasing value. Discover the appropriate negotiation style for each situation. Handle and deal with complex negotiation situations. Understand supplier strong points and buyer strong points.  more...

Evaluating and Rating Suppliers - Materials Management By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify reliable suppliers and evaluate them for eventual selection. Analyze supplier performance using appropriate rating systems. Develop and use an approved supplier list or bid list. Design scientific surveys to measure the performance of suppliers.  more...

Negotiating Contracts Effectively - Contracts Management By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Recognize the importance of developing a solid Scope of Work and the implications of failing to do so. Decide when to negotiate, as opposed to tendering. Plan and conduct several contract-related negotiations. Use communication and planning skills that will allow reaching a win-win outcome. Successfully negotiate Contractual Claims and  more...

Fundamentals of Purchasing Apply the fundamentals and modern principles of the purchasing function. Use all the skills required to be an effective buyer. Improve the efficiency of buying goods and services. Select suppliers in a better way. Determine transportation and packaging requirements. Shorten total lead-time to speed up the purchasing cycle.  more...

Inventory Planning and Stock Control Plan and control stock successfully and cost effectively using proven techniques of inventory management. Forecast demand and control lead time. Classify, count and reduce inventory. Reduce inventory investment and surplus. Use the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the inventory department.  more...

Certified Purchasing Professional Realize the important organizational role of the purchasing department. Use the proper negotiation techniques with suppliers. Evaluate the performance of the department at the macro level. Know when and how to train the purchasing staff. Decide when to buy or lease based on key purchasing factors.  more...

Contract Preparation and Management Identify and discuss the major steps involved in contracting procedures. Develop the scope of work and recognize the implications of a poorly prepared scope. Discuss the contracting strategy including pricing. Select contractors more efficiently. Recognize and practice the tendering principles and process.  more...

Negotiation Strategies for Better Purchasing Value Develop effective negotiation strategies to meet the purchasing needs of the organization. Implement those strategies to maximize purchasing value. Discover the appropriate negotiation style for each situation. Handle and deal with complex negotiation situations. Understand supplier strong points and buyer strong points.  more...

Successful Fleet and Transport Management Apply the procedures and techniques needed for the effective management of a fleet (trucks, cars, buses and material handling equipment). Plan and implement effectively all activities related to fleet management and distribution. Manage the organization, personnel, and operational requirements for a successful transportation/ distribution department.  more...

Production Management and Material Requirements Planning Construct a framework for production planning and demonstrate how it fits within a supply chain context. Identify demands on product resources and provide forecast information to sales and operations planning and master production scheduling. Explain the difference between independent- and dependent-demand and use the basic form of the economic order quantity. Construct and manage a master  more...

Evaluating and Rating Suppliers Identify reliable suppliers and evaluate them for eventual selection. Analyze supplier performance using appropriate rating systems. Develop and use an approved supplier list or bid list. Design scientific surveys to measure the performance of suppliers.  more...

Advanced Purchasing and Cost Saving Techniques Define the strategic role of the purchasing department. Perform accurate supplier evaluation. Identify the importance of value analysis to purchasing. Evaluate the performance of the department using proper KPIs. Improve the efficiency of the purchasing function.  more...

Safety in Fleet Operations How to Protect Yourself and the Organization Become familiar with transportation risks management. Set an accident investigation policy. Recognize other drivers aggressive driving habits and deal with that effectively and safely. Familiarize themselves with dangerous factors leading to fatal road crashes.  more...

Warehouse Costing Benchmarking and Activity Profiling Identify causes of problems and opportunities for improving warehouse operations. Develop key performance indicators and benchmark warehouse performance. Outline a proper framework for selecting a warehouse management system. Acquire a good understanding of the financial aspects of warehousing and calculate warehouse costs. Understand some advanced concepts in warehousing; such as, cross  more...

Competency Based Performance Management Competency Based Performance Management Duration: 3 Days Introduction Managing performance is not difficult. Its about practical ways of improving how you do things in your organisation. However, Managing performance involves much more than setting up a system. The mechanics, targets, indicators, and plans are only a small part of the process and they are easy to deal with in comparison  more...

Planning & Time Management This exciting programme will enable you to assess your current relationship with time and identify how that could be improved. You will also ensure that valuable time is well spent and recognise that doing the right thing is as important as doing things right! We will provide you with tools and techniques to make sure you are in charge of how your time is spent and in addition you will learn how  more...

Finance for non-finance Managers Course Objectives: This financial training course has been specifically designed for employees at middle and senior management level who do not have day-to-day involvement in financial activities. This programme will help delegates understand and interpret key financial documents, describe and explain the importance of key financial ratios and understand different types of cost and how to manage  more...