9 - 10 August, 2017  |  Protea Hotel, Arcades, Lusaka

Procurement and Supply chain management is an area most governed and a lot of organizations are putting pressure on the department to deliver in a most transparent and risk free environment. If not well managed, this area can cost organizations huge sums of money. The microscope is on the people managing the department. 

Procurement practitioners need to scale up and rise to the challenge of being the best in class in procurement and supply chain business. The pressure is on. There is therefore now a growing need for the development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the acquisition of all materials, equipment, goods and services. This has become a critical issue in Zambia and the focus on best –practice-cost-reduction strategies is even high. 

Organizations are looking for individuals that are going to lead and practice professionalism in procurement and in reducing operating cost while improving the overall quality and organizational effectiveness and productivity. This workshop explores key techniques forming the basis for procurement and supply chain management providing cutting-edge procurement and supply chain management techniques. 

In this fast-paced business world, we need to learn how to design and develop high performance procurement and supply chain techniques. Participants to this workshop will;

• Achieve a thorough understanding of what Procurement and Supply Chain Best Practices are
• Develop acumen needed to successfully implement the procurement processes and methods needed to reach world-class performance levels
• Provide an overview of key drivers involved with supply chain and logistics / demand environment
• Explain what procurement and supply chain management fundamentals are  and be able to apply key techniques in controlling cost, time and the movement of goods and materials to the last Users
• Provide practical skills to take back to the workplace to enable delegates to change current methods and activities Training Methodology
• Participants will increase competencies through a variety of instructional methods, lectures, exercises, group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts and techniques to be facilitated by experienced practitioners and consultants

OBJECTIVES

Over the two days, delegates will maximise their benefits by meeting the following course objectives;

• Understand what strategic procurement is
• Identify and develop strategic organizational supply chain and procurement objectives
• Learn best practices procurement and supply chain
• Review and learn new techniques on how to obtain best pricing
• Learn how to develop spend analysis
• Develop a functional and cross-functional view of the supply chain
• Break the silos and start working with all departments in the effective supply chain and procurement management
• Review Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that drive the Procurement department and learn how to develop your own KPIs
• Learn methods that are aimed at improving contractor / supplier engagement and performance 
• Have a grasp on the ability to lead, plan, and manage the procurement and supply chain process
• Have a greater sense of professionalism and being able to contribute effectively to the organization
• Increase Procurement departmental recognition and impact due to improved personal effectiveness, visibility and involvement.
• Be able to systematically and consistently provide improvements to the process and adopt new ways of doing things

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Day 1

On this day participants will learn Procurement as a Dynamic and Interactive System, Develop Strategic Procurement Decisions and Implementing the Tactical Procurement Decisions with focus on;

• An overview of the procurement process

• Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan

• The System Approach vs. the traditional Functional Approach

• What is the goal of Procurement?

• Procurement as part of the Supply Chain process

• Considering the Make or buy decision

• Understand what Vertical Integration is

• Developing Alliances and partnerships

• Inter-company trade – How it works 

• Reciprocity and counter trade

• Supplier and coordination strategy

• Understanding The Procurement Organisation

• Supplier involvement

• Value analysis and Quality Assurance

• Supplier Rating, Ranking and Selection

• Contract management

• IT systems and e-Procurement

• Implementing effective Procurement and Supply Chain Policies and procedures

• Effective Succession Planning and Staffing the Procurement Department

Day 2

On day two Participants will learn how to Deal with Operational Procurement, Decisions Making, Contingency Procurement management and Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain management;

• Selecting the most appropriate ordering process

• Addressing quality issues

• Expediting, Follow-up and Closure 

• How to manage Overdue Orders

• Effective Management of the Tender Process

• Managing a seamless payment process

• Reducing the cost of procurement: small and large value purchase orders management

• Procurement Risk and Governance

• Appreciating different contingency situations and what Contingency management is

• Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management

• Understanding the Supply Chain dynamics

• International and Global Logistics Management

• Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)

• The Theory of Constraints (TOC) 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Contract, Purchasing, and Procurement personnel, Project Managers, Engineers, Operational Personnel, and those involved in the planning, and execution of purchases and contracts
• Those involved with Supplying, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals
• All involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency and transparency in these activities
• Those who need to develop their understanding of Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively

ABOUT THE LEAD FACILITATOR

Mr. Jones J Kalyongwe is a well  known consultant both  locally and intentionally who holds a MSc Degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Bolton-UK in this degree E-Business Strategy and Models and Supply Chain Strategy  were some of the core subjects. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of California in Petaluma - USA and a Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply-UK. He is the first Chartered Fellow in Africa and the most  Senior Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - UK. 

Mr. Kalyongwe also sits and serves on the current Zambia Public Procurement Authority Technical Committee of the Board and the TEVETA Audit Committee of the Board. He is also a past President of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply and the Zambian branch of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply –UK. And he is also a Researcher at the University of Zambia.

FEES:  K3, 500 Per delegate  (inclusive of teas, lunch & certificate)

EARLY BIRD OFFER

• 10 % Discount on bookings and payment  made 10 work days before the event date.  
• Enroll 4 participants and get the 5th at 50% Discount.

For bookings and clarification, contact: Phone- 0211 295486, 0975 844051, 0962 845555; Email- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

10 - 11 August, 2017  | Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka

Becoming a first-time manager is one of the most challenging and overwhelming career transitions an individual can face. The success or failure of the new manager depends on his first few days. Either you learn good manners or Bad ones. Knowing what makes a new manager successful in his position breaks the failure line. Promoting a high-performer without the proper management skills can have serious consequences for both the individual and the organization.

This course is specially designed for first-time managers who want to develop management excellence by developing a solid foundation in self-management and motivation, coupled with a set of highly effective, practical tools and performance techniques to coach, lead and manage their teams with ease and confidence.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the importance of developing themselves and the concept and practical application of emotional intelligence
• Compare and contrast the workplace roles of an individual contributor and a manager, and identify the new mind-set required for making the transition
• Motivate and empower themselves and their teams
• Conduct effective coaching sessions with ease and confidence
• Improve and develop their people management skills, through the application of practical empathy and understanding diversity
• Provide feedback and appraisal sessions
• Delegate effectively
• Create a motivating climate in the workplace through effective leadership behaviour
• Understand Good to Great organisational principles
  
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

First-time and established managers, Supervisors, mid-level Managers who have transitioned into a new role, New managers wanting to increase their leadership effectiveness, Managers and supervisors who want to reinvigorate and enhance their managerial and supervisory skills and those considering a transition into management level positions.

FEES: K3,500 Per delegate (inclusive of teas, lunch & certificate)

EARLY BIRD OFFER: Get 10 % Discount on bookings made 10 work days before the event date. Enroll 3 participants and get the 4th at 50% Discount.

For more information, bookings and clarification, contact: Phone- 0211 295486; 
Email- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

28 - 29 September, 2017  | The Urban Hotel, Ndola Golf Estate, Ndola

Procurement and Supply chain management is an area most governed and a lot of organizations are putting pressure on the department to deliver in a most transparent and risk free environment. If not well managed, this area can cost organizations huge sums of money. The microscope is on the people managing the department. 

Procurement practitioners need to scale up and rise to the challenge of being the best in class in procurement and supply chain business. The pressure is on. There is therefore now a growing need for the development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the acquisition of all materials, equipment, goods and services. This has become a critical issue in Zambia and the focus on best –practice-cost-reduction strategies is even high. 

Organizations are looking for individuals that are going to lead and practice professionalism in procurement and in reducing operating cost while improving the overall quality and organizational effectiveness and productivity. This workshop explores key techniques forming the basis for procurement and supply chain management providing cutting-edge procurement and supply chain management techniques. 

In this fast-paced business world, we need to learn how to design and develop high performance procurement and supply chain techniques. Participants to this workshop will;

• Achieve a thorough understanding of what Procurement and Supply Chain Best Practices are
• Develop acumen needed to successfully implement the procurement processes and methods needed to reach world-class performance levels
• Provide an overview of key drivers involved with supply chain and logistics / demand environment
• Explain what procurement and supply chain management fundamentals are  and be able to apply key techniques in controlling cost, time and the movement of goods and materials to the last Users
• Provide practical skills to take back to the workplace to enable delegates to change current methods and activities Training Methodology
• Participants will increase competencies through a variety of instructional methods, lectures, exercises, group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts and techniques to be facilitated by experienced practitioners and consultants

OBJECTIVES

Over the two days, delegates will maximise their benefits by meeting the following course objectives;

• Understand what strategic procurement is
• Identify and develop strategic organizational supply chain and procurement objectives
• Learn best practices procurement and supply chain
• Review and learn new techniques on how to obtain best pricing
• Learn how to develop spend analysis
• Develop a functional and cross-functional view of the supply chain
• Break the silos and start working with all departments in the effective supply chain and procurement management
• Review Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that drive the Procurement department and learn how to develop your own KPIs
• Learn methods that are aimed at improving contractor / supplier engagement and performance 
• Have a grasp on the ability to lead, plan, and manage the procurement and supply chain process
• Have a greater sense of professionalism and being able to contribute effectively to the organization
• Increase Procurement departmental recognition and impact due to improved personal effectiveness, visibility and involvement.
• Be able to systematically and consistently provide improvements to the process and adopt new ways of doing things

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Day 1

On this day participants will learn Procurement as a Dynamic and Interactive System, Develop Strategic Procurement Decisions and Implementing the Tactical Procurement Decisions with focus on;

• An overview of the procurement process

• Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan

• The System Approach vs. the traditional Functional Approach

• What is the goal of Procurement?

• Procurement as part of the Supply Chain process

• Considering the Make or buy decision

• Understand what Vertical Integration is

• Developing Alliances and partnerships

• Inter-company trade – How it works 

• Reciprocity and counter trade

• Supplier and coordination strategy

• Understanding The Procurement Organisation

• Supplier involvement

• Value analysis and Quality Assurance

• Supplier Rating, Ranking and Selection

• Contract management

• IT systems and e-Procurement

• Implementing effective Procurement and Supply Chain Policies and procedures

• Effective Succession Planning and Staffing the Procurement Department

Day 2

On day two Participants will learn how to Deal with Operational Procurement, Decisions Making, Contingency Procurement management and Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain management;

• Selecting the most appropriate ordering process

• Addressing quality issues

• Expediting, Follow-up and Closure 

• How to manage Overdue Orders

• Effective Management of the Tender Process

• Managing a seamless payment process

• Reducing the cost of procurement: small and large value purchase orders management

• Procurement Risk and Governance

• Appreciating different contingency situations and what Contingency management is

• Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management

• Understanding the Supply Chain dynamics

• International and Global Logistics Management

• Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)

• The Theory of Constraints (TOC) 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Contract, Purchasing, and Procurement personnel, Project Managers, Engineers, Operational Personnel, and those involved in the planning, and execution of purchases and contracts
• Those involved with Supplying, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals
• All involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency and transparency in these activities
• Those who need to develop their understanding of Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively

ABOUT THE LEAD FACILITATOR

Mr. Jones J Kalyongwe is a well  known consultant both  locally and intentionally who holds a MSc Degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Bolton-UK in this degree E-Business Strategy and Models and Supply Chain Strategy  were some of the core subjects. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of California in Petaluma - USA and a Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply-UK. He is the first Chartered Fellow in Africa and the most  Senior Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - UK. 

Mr. Kalyongwe also sits and serves on the current Zambia Public Procurement Authority Technical Committee of the Board and the TEVETA Audit Committee of the Board. He is also a past President of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply and the Zambian branch of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply –UK. And he is also a Researcher at the University of Zambia.

FEES:  K3, 500 Per delegate  (inclusive of teas, lunch & certificate)

EARLY BIRD OFFER

• 10 % Discount on bookings and payment  made 10 work days before the event date.  
• Enroll 4 participants and get the 5th at 50% Discount.

For bookings and clarification, contact: Phone- 0211 295486, 0975 844051; Email- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

26 - 28 July, 2017 | Kariba Inn, Siavonga

This workshop is designed to provide a unique platform to explore and understand how fraudsters manipulate organizational resources in different sectors of the economy and from different professionals. It is important to know which steps to implement in order to deter fraud and make it unattractive to commit. Every organization is likely to be defrauded the best one can do is to prevent it from happening and Prevention is better than cure.

This workshop explains the nature of fraud and deals with the issues of implementing appropriate policies, procedures, systems and controls to try to prevent fraud from occurring. It highlights ways of managing fraud risks; discusses systems and procedures that can be put in place when fraud is discovered. This workshop will increase and create conscious, awareness and alertness in the management and prevention of fraud and risk issues to your company.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

• Discover the changes and developments in how fraudsters commit fraud today
• Compare and assess the pros and cons of international fraud prevention models
• Strengthen your internal controls with the right fraud policy statements and response plans
• Examine and overcome grey areas in ethics dilemmas faced by your organization
• Understand key considerations in evidence collection, analysis and reporting
• Focus on key success factors on how to build and inherent skills for investigative interviewing
• Learn how to use IT forensics and e-discovery in investigating financial crime
• Learn how to conduct real-time monitoring and analysis strategies across all areas of the organization. 
• Adopt best practice procedures in acquiring digital data and evidence
• Enhance your understanding of cybercrime prevention and effectively respond to cyber attacks
• Share knowledge and understand various risk, fraud and governance perspectives
  
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Auditor Generals, Chief Internal Auditors / Directors / Managers of Internal Audit and Inspection, Audit Committee Members / Board Members, Non-Executive Directors ,Fraud Prevention/ Investigation Directors, Chief Risk Officers / Risk Officers, Director Generals / CEOs / Governors, Financial Directors / CFOs, Anti-Corruption / Anti-Bribery / In-house Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers / Ethics Advisors, managers, Accountants, and any other individuals whose role is open to risk and fraud. 

FEES: K3,500 Per delegate (inclusive of teas, lunch & certificate)

EARLY BIRD OFFER: Get 10 % Discount on bookings made 10 work days before the event date. Enroll 3 participants and get the 4th at 50% Discount.

For more information, bookings and clarification, contact: Phone- 0211 295486; 
Email- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.