Aster has a developed a wide range of training course for buyers and supply chain professionals. Our purchasing training courses focus both on the needs of buyers starting out in purchasing through to commodity specialists developing strategic suppliers via an outsourcing strategy.
As experts in lean manufacturing, Aster has also have developed a strategic procurement course on lean supply chain management aimed at senior supply chain professionals.
A two day advanced negotiation skills training course suitable for individuals already actively engaged in practical negotiation scenarios on a day-to-day basis.
This one day training course has been designed for those people who
have some practical experience of operating in a purchasing environment
but are looking to improve their understanding of their chosen
profession so that they can be more effective in the workplace.
Are you looking for an introduction to purchasing training course for your staff?
This one day basic purchasing skills training course is ideally suited to people new to purchasing who are looking for a course to explain in lay-mans language the various techniques used in a professional purchasing environment. By the innovative use of both classroom sessions and interactive role play, delegates are taught how to add value to a business by intelligent purchasing.
This one day training course has been designed for those people who have practical experience of operating in a traditional supply chain role but who are keen to embrace the benefits lean supply chain management (LSCM) can bring to a company's financial ratios and value streams.
This one day training course reviews the
arguments for make vs.buy. Suitable for purchasing, operations and
company executives of all levels.
Strategic out-sourcing
can be one of the most difficult decisions to take for a manufacturing
company. Aster Training present one of the few specialist training
courses designed to help guide you to make the right decision for your
business.
If you decide that out-sourcing is the right
strategy for your company, then this course w
Our
one day negotiation skills training course is ideal for anyone directly
involved in negotiation on a day to day basis. Our negotiation training
course has the added benefit that it also teaches basic purchasing
technique. A unique two for one package.
Through the
use of classroom and syndicate areas a series of role plays are used to
practice negotiation technique, identify areas for improvement and
build self conf
This one day course has been designed specifically for those buyers interested in the benefits offshore procurement, particularly to low cost geographies such as the Far East and Eastern Europe.