{"662288":{"#nid":"662288","#data":{"type":"event","title":"(CANCELED) SCL Course: Supply Chain Project Management Vendor Selection \u0026 Management (Virtual\/Instructor-led)","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECourse Description\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo keep pace with the continuous moves toward outsourcing of operations and the advancement of technology, companies need to focus on selecting the right suppliers and partnerships to provide the most value to their customers and to remain profitable. This course provides a deeper understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) areas of project integration and procurement, as applied to the supply-chain vendor-selection and management process. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to ensure that you are selecting the right supply-chain partners based on your business goals. 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To keep pace with the continuous moves toward outsourcing of operations and the advancement of technology, companies need to focus on selecting the right suppliers and partnerships to provide the most value to their customers and to remain profitable. This course provides the knowledge, skills, and tools to ensure that you are selecting the right supply chain partners (including 3PL\u2019s) based on your business goals. 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