Global Supply Chain Management for Importers/Exporters (Doing Business with China, India and Latin America)

Supply chain management seeks to enhance competitive performance by closely integrating the internal functions within a company and effectively linking them with the operations of its suppliers. Business owners, business managers, procurement and marketing personnel, and individuals influential in the strategic direction of their respective organizations can use supply chain management to attain sustainable competitiveness.

At the end of the course, participants should:

• Develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of operating in the international supply market.
• Have a working knowledge of the principles and practices of the international supply chain to improve their day to day operational performance in international procurement.
• Enhance their ability to create value for their organizations through use of effective strategies and tactics in the international supply market.

Programme Content

1. Characteristics of the international supply chain

2. Overseas culture, ethics and market environment

3. Negotiating and developing the procurement contract

4. Import finance

5. Import documentation

6. Managing freight

7. Cargo insurance

8. Import processing and customs practice

9. Electronic commerce

10. Choosing and executing the right international supply chain strategies

Registration Information

• Registration for all Corporate Training courses can be done at the Champs Fleurs, Port-of-Spain, Trincity or San Fernando Campus.
• Payment of fees can be made by linx, credit card or cheque. SBCS is now CASH FREE!
• There are no administration fees in respect of Seminars.
• A Certificate of participation is awarded to each participant upon satisfying 80% attendance of classes and/or any exam or course-work assigned by lecturer.
• Please note that all information is subject to change.  It is advisable to confirm all information before registration.

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