This class is designed to assist new supply management professionals with 1 to 3 years of experience, professionals who desire to change careers in the supply management space, and undergraduate or graduate students who have an interest in the supply management ship space, understand the concepts and best in practice methods to address the topics outlined below.

Taking the class will give the student the tools they need to advance themselves in the profession, enhance their career prospects inclusive of raises and/or promotions and enable them to continuously add value to their organizations through cost reduction, process improvements, and improved supplier relationships. Business process design Methodologies for selection, implementation, and adoption by the organization E-sourcing tools Procedures for managing an online event Spend analysis Risk management tool performance measurement Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).