Purchasing and Materials Handling
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Purchasing and Materials Handling
It is a requirement of all institutions, whether private, governmental or community organisations, to obtain goods such as raw materials, machinery and equipment, and also services such as installation, repair, maintenance, transport, etc.
Manufacturing organisations need to buy goods and services for use in their production processes. Similarly, commercial firms require goods and services for re-selling.
Service organisations, such as banks, hotels and transport firms, also have to purchase in order to continue their business activities.
This course covers the purchasing function of all activities which deal with the provision of requirements to an organisation.
Learning the skills needed to ensure that purchases made on behalf of your company or as the purchasing manager requires specific skills and knowledge.
Modules
Unit One
The Need For Purchasing
The Nature And The Objectives Of The Purchasing Function
The Importance Of The Purchasing Function
Important Purchasing Situations
Purchasing Procedures
Materials Management
Logistics Management
The JIT System Of Materials Management
Kanban
The Materials Requirement Planning System
Purchasing Management As Part Of Organisational Management
Materials Management As Part Of Organisational Management
Planning As An Element Of Purchasing And Materials Management
Unit Two
The Concept Of Quality
The Planning Of Quality
Quality Assurance
The Description Of Quality
The Control Of Quality
Sample Inspection
Unit Three
Price Determination As A Purchasing Activity
Price Determination By The Supplier
Different Marketing Forms
The Influence Of Government On Price Determination
The Planning Of Purchasing Prices
Information For Planning Purchasing Prices
Objectives For Price Determination
The Price Policy Of The Purchasing Function
Control Over Purchasing Prices
Cost Reduction As A Control Technique
Price Indices As A Control Technique
Supplier Selection
Unit Four
Introduction
The Scope Of The Stores Department
Types Of Stores
Special Stores
Stockyards
The Stores Department As A Service Department
The Integrated Purchasing And Stores Department
Staff And Customer Relations
Unit Five
Siting A Store Or Stockyard
Transport And Distribution Of Goods
Postal Services
Location
Types Of Building
Detailed Consideration Of Storage Accommodation
Fire And Firefighting
Unit Six
Layout Of Buildings
Storage Policies
Flow Of Materials
Goods Received Facilities
Mechanical Handling
Inspection
Centralised Goods Receiving
Unit Seven
Stock Records
The Stock Records Department
Stock Record Cards
The Aims Of Stock Control
Types Of Stock Control
Stock Levels
Stock Control - Finished Stocks
Work Of The Stock Control Department
Stock Taking
Types Of Stock Taking
Discrepancies And Determination Of Errors
Unit Eight
Financial Control Of Stock
Stores Costs And Budgets
Methods Of Pricing Stock
Stores Evaluation For Final Accounts
Unit Nine
Materials Flow Activities
Incoming Transport
Negotiation
The Characteristics Of Negotiation
When Negotiation Is Used
The Negotiating Process
Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Advantages Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Managements
The Planning Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Organisation Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Operational Area Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
Control Over Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
Unit Ten
International Purchasing
The Management Of International Purchasing
International Purchasing Procedure And Activities
Implementation Of International Purchasing
Countertrade
The Purchasing Of Capital Equipment
Capital Goods And Leasing
Retail Buying
The Control And Evaluation Of Retail Buying
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Purchasing and Materials Handling.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 31st July
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 31st July
Purchasing and Materials Handling
It is a requirement of all institutions, whether private, governmental or community organisations, to obtain goods such as raw materials, machinery and equipment, and also services such as installation, repair, maintenance, transport, etc.
Manufacturing organisations need to buy goods and services for use in their production processes. Similarly, commercial firms require goods and services for re-selling.
Service organisations, such as banks, hotels and transport firms, also have to purchase in order to continue their business activities.
This course covers the purchasing function of all activities which deal with the provision of requirements to an organisation.
Learning the skills needed to ensure that purchases made on behalf of your company or as the purchasing manager requires specific skills and knowledge.
Modules
Unit One
The Need For Purchasing
The Nature And The Objectives Of The Purchasing Function
The Importance Of The Purchasing Function
Important Purchasing Situations
Purchasing Procedures
Materials Management
Logistics Management
The JIT System Of Materials Management
Kanban
The Materials Requirement Planning System
Purchasing Management As Part Of Organisational Management
Materials Management As Part Of Organisational Management
Planning As An Element Of Purchasing And Materials Management
Unit Two
The Concept Of Quality
The Planning Of Quality
Quality Assurance
The Description Of Quality
The Control Of Quality
Sample Inspection
Unit Three
Price Determination As A Purchasing Activity
Price Determination By The Supplier
Different Marketing Forms
The Influence Of Government On Price Determination
The Planning Of Purchasing Prices
Information For Planning Purchasing Prices
Objectives For Price Determination
The Price Policy Of The Purchasing Function
Control Over Purchasing Prices
Cost Reduction As A Control Technique
Price Indices As A Control Technique
Supplier Selection
Unit Four
Introduction
The Scope Of The Stores Department
Types Of Stores
Special Stores
Stockyards
The Stores Department As A Service Department
The Integrated Purchasing And Stores Department
Staff And Customer Relations
Unit Five
Siting A Store Or Stockyard
Transport And Distribution Of Goods
Postal Services
Location
Types Of Building
Detailed Consideration Of Storage Accommodation
Fire And Firefighting
Unit Six
Layout Of Buildings
Storage Policies
Flow Of Materials
Goods Received Facilities
Mechanical Handling
Inspection
Centralised Goods Receiving
Unit Seven
Stock Records
The Stock Records Department
Stock Record Cards
The Aims Of Stock Control
Types Of Stock Control
Stock Levels
Stock Control - Finished Stocks
Work Of The Stock Control Department
Stock Taking
Types Of Stock Taking
Discrepancies And Determination Of Errors
Unit Eight
Financial Control Of Stock
Stores Costs And Budgets
Methods Of Pricing Stock
Stores Evaluation For Final Accounts
Unit Nine
Materials Flow Activities
Incoming Transport
Negotiation
The Characteristics Of Negotiation
When Negotiation Is Used
The Negotiating Process
Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Advantages Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Managements
The Planning Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Organisation Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Operational Area Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
Control Over Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
Unit Ten
International Purchasing
The Management Of International Purchasing
International Purchasing Procedure And Activities
Implementation Of International Purchasing
Countertrade
The Purchasing Of Capital Equipment
Capital Goods And Leasing
Retail Buying
The Control And Evaluation Of Retail Buying
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Purchasing and Materials Handling.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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