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VIRTUAL CLASS
Contracting: What all the T's & C's Mean
VIRTUAL CLASS
Contracting: What all the T's & C's Mean
Contract language directly impacts risk, compliance and business performance. This course provides practical knowledge of the standard terms and conditions found in most supply chain agreements.
Participants learn how to interpret contract language, understand the legal implications of common clauses and draft stronger terms and conditions. You are encouraged to bring your own contracts, clauses, or purchase orders for hands-on review and application.
Recommended For
Buyers • Procurement Specialists • Contract Administrators • Supply Chain Professionals • Sourcing Managers
October
28-29
2026
VIRTUAL CLASS
Category Management: Analyze the Data, Strategize your Plan, Deliver Big Results
VIRTUAL CLASS
Category Management: Analyze the Data, Strategize your Plan, Deliver Big Results
Category managers assess demand for products and services across the organization to reduce cost and increase enterprise competitiveness. This course fast-tracks your ability to use spend analysis and proven category management techniques to their full advantage.
Participants learn how to segment suppliers, analyze markets and spend, deconstruct pricing, manage category risk and build actionable category strategies. Practical exercises throughout the course provide tools and methods you can put to immediate use in your role.
Recommended For
Buyers • Sourcing Specialists • Category Managers • Procurement Managers • Supply Chain Professionals
November
04
2026
VIRTUAL CLASS
Financial Analysis
VIRTUAL CLASS
Financial Analysis
Understanding a supplier’s financial health and market position is essential for managing risk and building resilient supply chains. By analyzing financial data, benchmarking performance metrics, and evaluating market intelligence, supply management professionals can make more informed decisions and develop appropriate supplier engagement strategies.
In this course, you'll learn how to assess supplier financial performance using a variety of analytical tools and techniques. You'll explore how to interpret financial statements, apply benchmarking metrics, and leverage supply market data to gain a more complete understanding of a supplier's strengths, vulnerabilities, and competitive position.
By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to identify potential financial risks, support proactive supplier management strategies, and make data-driven recommendations that help protect your organization while strengthening supplier relationships and long-term business performance.
Recommended For
Procurement Professionals • Category Managers • Strategic Sourcing Professionals • Financial Analysts • Supply Chain Professionals