Subject
Operations and logistics
Program
Bachelor’s degree (BBA)
Location
Côte-des-Neiges
Instruction mode
Credits
3
Description
Basic training in supply management by looking further into the activity which constitutes the heart of it, purchasing. Practical exercises and concrete case studies with emphasis on the strategic importance of purchasing decisions in the organizational overall performance.
Theoretical stakes, bases, practices and tools used at each stage of the purchasing cycle. At the end of this course, students must be able to:
- Understand and use the different search and analysis tools used by buyers.
- Understand the daily tasks and responsibilities of a buyer.
- Make purchasing decisions and understand the implications of these decisions on the organization as a whole.
Themes covered
The purchasing cycle
Centralization vs decentralization of procurement
Understanding the need
Sourcing - finding potential sources
Vendor selection
Total cost of ownership
Vendor evaluation
The legal aspects of purchasing in the context of Quebec
Public sector procurement in the context of Quebec
Sourcing transport services
Acquiring assets
Procurement for distribution and retail
Sustainable procurement
Strategic procurement
Important notes
Course in French : OPER 20503
Prerequisite(s) : OPER 10500(A/E)