| Sustainable Purchasing I (basics) Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010 1PM ET / 10AM PT |
| Sustainable Purchasing II (advanced) Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010 1PM ET / 10AM PT |
| Scoring Suppliers on Sustainability Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 1PM ET / 10AM PT |
Contact Us Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management Julio Ribeiro, Program Manager |
Overview
Supply chain managers make daily decisions about what to buy and where to buy. They purchase a multitude of items, including: office supplies and furniture, electronics, raw materials, and services like cleaning, financial, accounting and transportation. We all know that cost and quality are important factors, but there are other things to consider when making purchasing decisions that will benefit our business and make a positive impact on society. Sustainable purchasing addresses environmental and social factors, as well as the total costs associated with each purchase. It is a management process used to give preference to suppliers of goods and services that demonstrate positive social and environmental impacts. It entails looking at what products are made of, where they come from, who has made them, and how they will be disposed of at the end of their life - even considering whether the purchase needs to be made at all (e.g. lease vs. rent). The purpose of sustainable purchasing is to shift spending away from goods and services that negatively impact the environment and society towards products that are more environmentally sound and socially beneficial. It is part of a growing movement within government, industry and civil society toward more sustainable forms of production and consumption. Our series of 3 webinars will provide you with a better understanding on sustainability in purchasing according to the following topics: Sustainable Purchasing I (basics): This Webinar teaches the basics of purchasing sustainable materials and products from sustainable suppliers. We review the basics of an environmentally-sustainable company and its supply chain, focusing on the purchasing professional’s perspective. The Webinar provides tools for developing and implementing a sustainable purchasing strategy consistent with other purchasing and corporate goals. Read more. Sustainable Purchasing II (advanced): Sustainable Purchasing (I) provided information on the basics of sustainability in purchasing and outlined tools to develop and implement a sustainable purchasing program for materials and products. This Webinar builds off of that basic information by discussing (a) sustainable procurement of services, (b) advanced sustainability practices, (c) certain industry-specific information and (d) activities outside of the United States. Read more. Scoring Suppliers on Sustainability: Designing effective supplier scorecards in the fast-changing area of sustainability is tricky. Supply managers, under pressure to deliver, need help. Participants will learn the value of including sustainability in their supplier evaluation programs, which metrics to measure and which to avoid and who to involve in program design and implementation. Read more. CPE Credits Each webinar qualifies for 1 CPE credit that is good for the APICS Certification Maintenance program applicable to both the CPIM and CSCP programs. Duration One hour (50 min. presentation + 10 min. Q&A) 3 webinars for $245 (deadline: January 18, 2010) - Register Now Part I & II for $175 (deadline: January 18, 2010) - Register Now Part III for $95 (deadline: February 1, 2010) - Register Now Who should attend Senior buyers and managers with 1-3 years of experience
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