Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing

Training Provided by Calyptus Consulting Group This 1-day Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing course is highly interactive and applies the process of benchmarking to purchasing. It includes purchasing-oriented case studies and exercises. Topics include the value of benchmarking; what to benchmark; the basic benchmarking process; and the best sources for benchmarking information. This program will trace the process of benchmarking using a purchasing example, and includes a section on purchasing data research and analysis. A major portion of the program is devoted to creation and implementation of a supply management strategy.

Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing Participants in the Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing Program will:

Learn the basic steps in the benchmarking process

Understand how to apply the process to Purchasing

Be able to employ benchmarking in their normal course of work

Apply the benchmarking process to commodities purchased by
their company

Develop a plan for personal use of benchmarking

About The Training Provider: Calyptus Consulting Group

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