APICS The Association for Operations Management

Winona/LaCrosse Chapter

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

 

 

Winona/LaCrosse APICS Chapter 
 Workshops

GLOBAL SOURCING WORKSHOPS

   There are 4 workshops in the series:
We will be offering these in May and June

   

1. Global Sourcing Introduction

            Prepare for global sourcing

            Evaluate potential markets in other countries

            Source global suppliers strategically

            Address cultural values

            Chose logistics partners

 

2.  Global Suppliers

            Locate global suppliers

            Research global suppliers

            Communicate with global suppliers

            Manage global suppliers

 

3. Logistics Requirements

            Define elements of a global logistics strategy

            Maximize value through partner selection

            Apply contract terminology

            List paperwork compliancy considerations

            Choose proper modes of transport

            Plan for effective cash flow

 

4. Cultural Relationships

            Understand the challenges of cultural relationships in
               
global supply chains

            Address cultural differences

            Maintain communication

 

 

 


 

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