Purchasing and Materials Handling
Description
It is a requirement of all institutions, whether private, governmental or community organisations, to obtain goods such as raw materials, machinery and equipment, and also services such as installation, repair, maintenance, transport, etc.
Manufacturing organisations need to buy goods and services for use in their production processes. Similarly, commercial firms require goods and services for re-selling.
Service organisations, such as banks, hotels and transport firms, also have to purchase in order to continue their business activities.
This course covers the purchasing function of all activities which deal with the provision of requirements to an organisation.
Learning the skills needed t…
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It is a requirement of all institutions, whether private, governmental or community organisations, to obtain goods such as raw materials, machinery and equipment, and also services such as installation, repair, maintenance, transport, etc.
Manufacturing organisations need to buy goods and services for use in their production processes. Similarly, commercial firms require goods and services for re-selling.
Service organisations, such as banks, hotels and transport firms, also have to purchase in order to continue their business activities.
This course covers the purchasing function of all activities which deal with the provision of requirements to an organisation.
Learning the skills needed to ensure that purchases made on behalf of your company or as the purchasing manager requires specific skills and knowledge.
Syllabus
Unit One
The Need For Purchasing
The Nature And The Objectives Of The Purchasing Function
The Importance Of The Purchasing Function
Important Purchasing Situations
Purchasing Procedures
Materials Management
Logistics Management
The JIT System Of Materials Management
Kanban
The Materials Requirement Planning System
Purchasing Management As Part Of Organisational Management
Materials Management As Part Of Organisational Management
Planning As An Element Of Purchasing And Materials Management
Unit Two
The Concept Of Quality
The Planning Of Quality
Quality Assurance
The Description Of Quality
The Control Of Quality
Sample Inspection
Unit Three
Price Determination As A Purchasing Activity
Price Determination By The Supplier
Different Marketing Forms
The Influence Of Government On Price Determination
The Planning Of Purchasing Prices
Information For Planning Purchasing Prices
Objectives For Price Determination
The Price Policy Of The Purchasing Function
Control Over Purchasing Prices
Cost Reduction As A Control Technique
Price Indices As A Control Technique
Supplier Selection
Unit Four
Introduction
The Scope Of The Stores Department
Types Of Stores
Special Stores
Stockyards
The Stores Department As A Service Department
The Integrated Purchasing And Stores Department
Staff And Customer Relations
Unit Five
Siting A Store Or Stockyard
Transport And Distribution Of Goods
Postal Services
Location
Types Of Building
Detailed Consideration Of Storage Accommodation
Fire And Firefighting
Unit Six
Layout Of Buildings
Storage Policies
Flow Of Materials
Goods Received Facilities
Mechanical Handling
Inspection
Centralised Goods Receiving
Unit Seven
Stock Records
The Stock Records Department
Stock Record Cards
The Aims Of Stock Control
Types Of Stock Control
Stock Levels
Stock Control - Finished Stocks
Work Of The Stock Control Department
Stock Taking
Types Of Stock Taking
Discrepancies And Determination Of Errors
Unit Eight
Financial Control Of Stock
Stores Costs And Budgets
Methods Of Pricing Stock
Stores Evaluation For Final Accounts
Unit Nine
Materials Flow Activities
Incoming Transport
Negotiation
The Characteristics Of Negotiation
When Negotiation Is Used
The Negotiating Process
Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Advantages Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Managements
The Planning Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Organisation Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
The Operational Area Of Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
Control Over Research For Purchasing And Materials Management
Unit Ten
International Purchasing
The Management Of International Purchasing
International Purchasing Procedure And Activities
Implementation Of International Purchasing
Countertrade
The Purchasing Of Capital Equipment
Capital Goods And Leasing
Retail Buying
The Control And Evaluation Of Retail Buying
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Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:
Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Purchasing and Materials Handling Diploma
Purchasing and Materials Handling Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 4 Purchasing and Materials Handling Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 4 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 4 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
For more information on this award, click here
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
Stonebridge Prices
Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than
the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 180 hrs.
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