Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

*Build resilient, ethical, and data-driven supply chains — from procurement to global logistics.*

Why This Course Matters

Purchasing, logistics, and supply chain decisions directly shape *cost, quality, delivery, risk, and sustainability. In many organizations, over **50–70% of revenue flows through suppliers, making Supply Chain Management a **profit lever*, not a back-office function.

This USQC program delivers a *structured, real-world understanding of Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, combining **process discipline, negotiation, ERP integration, and ESG principles* into one practical course.

Program Overview

The *Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management* course provides an *end-to-end view of how materials, information, and money flow* across organizations and borders.

The program is built on:

• Industry-tested purchasing and logistics processes
• ERP-driven planning and execution
• Ethical and legal procurement practices
• Performance measurement and optimization
• ESG and sustainability integration

Designed for professionals who want *clarity, structure, and decision-making confidence*.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the *strategic role of Purchasing & Supply Management (PSM)*
• Execute *procurement-to-payment workflows* correctly
• Apply *make-or-buy decision frameworks*
• Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers
• Conduct *price and non-price negotiations*
• Interpret *contract terms and legal obligations*
• Use *ERP / MRP concepts* for planning and purchasing
• Manage *inventory, warehousing, and logistics trade-offs*
• Measure and optimize *supply chain performance*
• Integrate *ESG principles into supply chain decisions*

Program Structure

Module Highlights

• Purchasing & Supply Management Fundamentals
• Supply Chain & Logistics Concepts
• Procurement Processes & Staging Policies
• Make-or-Buy & Vertical Integration
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
• Negotiation, Pricing & Total Cost of Ownership
• Ethics & Legal Aspects of Purchasing
• e-Procurement, EDI & Digital Supply Chains
• Inventory, Warehousing & Material Handling
• Logistics Optimization & Performance Measurement
• ERP, MRP & Business Planning
• ESG, Value Analysis & Sustainable Supply Chains

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for:

• Procurement & Purchasing Professionals
• Supply Chain & Logistics Managers
• Operations & Production Leaders
• ERP, Planning & Materials Management Teams
• Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Professionals
• Engineers transitioning into supply chain roles
• Business and industrial management professionals

How the Course Is Delivered

USQC offers flexible delivery options:

• Live Virtual Training
• On-Site Corporate Training
• Self-Paced Online Program
• Executive / Condensed Version

Custom delivery and industry-specific adaptations are available.

Certification

Participants receive an official:

USQC Certificate of Completion – Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

The program is designed to align with:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• ESG & responsible sourcing frameworks

Why USQC

*United Safety & Quality Council (USQC)* delivers professional training that goes beyond theory:

• Auditor-led, process-driven approach
• Real operational examples
• ISO-aligned methodologies
• Practical tools, not academic fluff
• Global perspective with local applicability

USQC programs are built for real organizations, real risks, and real decisions.