Understanding Supplier & Market Analysis
This course covers understanding potential suppliers and doing market analysis by using different approaches such as ABC, PESTEL, and SWOT analysis.
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1 hour
7 Lessons
7 Quizzes
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The course content covers various analytical frameworks and tools such as ABC analysis, PESTEL analysis, SWOT analysis, and Michael Porter’s Five Forces model. These tools are essential for assessing supplier capabilities, understanding market dynamics, identifying risks, and making strategic decisions. By the end of the course, participants will gain insights into effective supplier evaluation, market analysis techniques, and risk assessment strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions that contribute to the success of their organizations.
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Director of Procurement, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
Commodity Manager, Global Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement Manager, E-Procurement Manager
What you'll learn
- How to study potential suppliers
- Michael Portar’s five forces
- PESTEL analysis
- Risk identification and assessment
- Request for information
- SWOT analysis
- ABC analysis
Course Content
- Lesson 01 - How to study potential suppliers - Quiz Quiz
- Lesson 02 – Michael Porters 5 Forces - Quiz Quiz
- Lesson 03 - ABC Analysis - Quiz Quiz
- Lesson 04 - Risk Identification and Assessment - Quiz Quiz
- Lesson 05 - Request for Information - Quiz Quiz
- Lesson 06 - PESTEL Analysis - Quiz Quiz
- Lesson 07 - SWOT Analysis - Quiz Quiz
What's Included
- Immediate unlimited access to course materials
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
- English Closed Captions
- Full transcripts in PDF for each lesson
- Suitable for mobile or desktop
- SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post-sign-in)
Requirements
- Access to Internet
- Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device
Earn a sharable certificate
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Great course. Add examples or practical cases in support of the theory
Lessons break down categories well - made content easy to follow, understand, absorb.