Global Procurement Readiness

Description

Global Procurement Readiness Training

Learn what to consider, which processes matter most, and how to think through the operational changes needed to support global sourcing- from purchase order through delivery, receipt, and storage.

As businesses grow, their supply chains often become more complex. That can mean expanding globally, either by moving to direct supplier relationships or by evaluating the broader international market to improve cost, capability, and competitiveness. But global sourcing does not depend on supplier selection alone. It also requires the right procurement and operational processes to support it effectively.

Many businesses find that the processes that worked for a domestic supply base are not always enough when lead times increase, documentation becomes more complex, and coordination across purchasing, logistics, receiving, inventory, and finance becomes more critical. Without the right planning and structure, this can lead to delays, added cost, and unnecessary disruption.

Recommended For: 

This training is designed to give business owners and team members a practical framework for evaluating global procurement readiness in a way that fits their business - or for those looking to improve upon their process or prepare for changes in their current global supply base. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the key process considerations across the full procure-to-pay and material flow cycle- from purchasing and supplier communication to import coordination, delivery, receiving, and storage. The goal is not to offer a one-size-fits-all solution, but to help your team ask the right questions, identify potential gaps, and develop a smarter strategy to support global sources successfully.

Instructors: 
Ryan Burns, Cimprax (https://cimprax.com/) 
Ryan Burns is a global supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience in the industrial manufacturing and service industries. Throughout his career he held roles of increasing responsibility leading: strategic procurement, inventory management, acquisition integration, freight & logistics, trade compliance and sales & operations planning. In his current consulting practice, he works with manufacturers to reduce the cost, risk and environmental impact of their supply chains; especially those preparing for or experiencing periods of extreme growth. Specific projects include: global sourcing for risk and cost reduction, inventory optimization through process improvement, organization design, and overall supply chain risk management. Ryan has also worked with non-profits that serve manufacturing including Manufacturer’s Edge, Colorado’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, helping to lead and implement their supply chain program.

Training Hours:
This training counts for 4 hours towards the Certificate in International Trade. 

CE Credits:

WTC Denver Members: If you are interested in attending this event using one of your membership's free training credits, please contact your account executive or email institute@wtcdenver.org.

**The registration fee is nonrefundable within 7 days prior to the training.  Participant substitutions can take place at any time.**