Requirements
- Internet access
- Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser
Syllabus
- Lesson 1-Orientation; Discuss the movement from reactive to proactive purchasing; Review the financial impact made by Purchasing
- Lesson 2-Review purchasing options (buy, lease, make, outsource, discontinuation)
- Lesson 3-Discuss Total Quality and Supply Chain Management as two variables affecting Purchasing
- Lesson 4-Explore supplier relations (finding good suppliers and keeping them)
- Lesson 5-The purchasing cycle
- Lesson 6-The purchasing cycle - continued
- Lesson 7-MRPII and MRP
- Lesson 8-Capital & Expense Budgets
- Lesson 9-Green Buying
- Lesson 10-Supplier Partnerships
- Lesson 11-Supplier Partnerships continued
- Lesson 12-Assignment to be announced using world wide web; Wrap-up; Final Exam
Instructor
In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the
business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions
with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Instruments Incorporated and Allergan,
Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics
for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility
areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and
quality. 
Mr.
Swaim’s educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with
concentration in Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management
Program at Claremont Graduate University. Professional certifications held are Certified
Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. offered by the National Association of Purchasing
Management)and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM offered by the
American Production and Inventory Control Society.