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Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices
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Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices
This course is part of Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication Specialization
Instructors: Manish Gupta
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Describe the purchasing process and its strategic importance to organizations.
Identify techniques for effective supplier evaluation, selection, and management.
Identify techniques for effective supplier evaluation, selection, and management.
Apply knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management to real-world scenarios
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KR
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025
The course has equipped me with practical knowledge that I am confident will benefit my current role and contribute to overall operational improvement.
SL
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
Very in depth. Renewed my love for Purchasing again.
AL
Reviewed on May 8, 2025
For businesses, purchasing is a strategic function, as explained in this course.
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