Advanced training session “Purchasing”

The Essence of Purchasing

Services

• Reduce overall costs and improve efficiencies• Development of Supply Chain Organizations• Advanced training sessions in Purchasing• Short-term performance screenings• Cultural interaction in Business

Expertise

• Cost-reduction methodologies• Products & services knowledge• Change-management• Proven concepts• Six European languages

References

• Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda

• Tenneco Automotive• Rockwell Automation• Accenture

CU-FACTOR …

• A knowledge center on European business culture• Highlights specific in-country characteristics• Provides training sessions, personal assistance and a

practical “tool-box”

CU-FACTOR can help you with …

• Cultural differences in business• Best practices in business culture• Preparation of strategies• Effective integration in Europe

CU-FACTOR is focused on …

• Companies outside Europe• European companies expanding cross-border• Private individuals

1. Maturity levels

2. Positioning, empowerment and value

3. Interaction with Suppliers

4. Cultural differences and awareness

5. Product types

6. Interaction with internal customers and departments

7. Cost-reduction methodologies

8. Supplier evaluation and selection process

9. Quality aspects

10. Supplier development

11. Operational elements

12. Key performance indicators

13. Process improvements

14. Supplier Contracts

15. Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)

16. Standardization

17. Low cost country sourcing

18. Reverse auctions

19. Innovation, Early Supplier Involvement and Simultaneous Engineering

20. Payment terms and Process

21. Detail of indirect materials and services