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Strategic Sourcing (SCM 304)

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Programme: IPSD Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Management Updated: 2026-09-17 16:05:00
SCM 304 – STRATEGIC SOURCING   Module Objective To develop advanced skills in designing sourcing strategies that optimise cost, quality, supplier performance and organizational value.   Learning Outcomes   Learners should be able to: 1. Conduct strategic sourcing analysis. 2. Segment procurement categories. 3. Analyse supplier markets. 4. Conduct spend analysis. 5. Develop sourcing strategies. 6. Evaluate sourcing options. 7. Apply total cost of ownership. 8. Develop supplier selection criteria. 9. Manage strategic sourcing projects. 10. Evaluate sourcing outcomes.   Module Content 1. Strategic sourcing 2. Spend analysis 3. Category analysis 4. Supplier market analysis 5. Supply market intelligence 6. Make-or-buy analysis 7. Supplier segmentation 8. Sourcing options 9. Total cost of ownership 10. Competitive sourcing 11. Strategic negotiations 12. Supplier evaluation 13. Sourcing risk 14. Dual sourcing 15. Single sourcing 16. Multi-sourcing 17. Local sourcing 18. International sourcing 19. Sourcing performance 20. Strategic sourcing case studies  

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