Supply Chain Project Management: Vendor Selection & Management
Manage the selection of 3PLs and supply chain software as a project. Participants define requirements, run RFI/RFQ/RFP, use decision matrices, understand the WMS, TMS and ERP landscape, and manage contracts and vendor performance.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Supply chain, IT & procurement managers selecting 3PLs or SC systems
- Project managers of SC selection projects
Learning objectives
- Recognise types of supply chain selection projects
- Align stakeholders through the project
- Define requirements and run RFI/RFQ/RFP
- Use decision matrices for objective selection
- Understand the 3PL and SC software landscape (WMS, TMS, OMS, ERP; cloud vs on-premise)
- Manage contracts, vendor performance, legal and ethical issues
Detailed content
- Benchmarking solutions
- 3PL market
- SC solution providers
- Cloud vs on-premise & pricing
- Requirements planning & stakeholder interviews
- RFI, RFQ, RFP
- Managing the RFP process
- Decision theory & matrices
- Best practices & pitfalls
- Contract administration
- Legal & ethical considerations
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- PMBOK integration & procurement focus areas
- Managing a supply chain selection project
- Market overview
- Requirements & RFx
- Selection
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Build a WBS, network diagram and critical path for a case project
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Project charter, WBS and RACI templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Supply Chain Project Management: Vendor Selection & Management?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
More programs in this field
- Advanced Resource Planning (MPS, MRP, CRP) with Primavera5 days
- Advanced Warehouse & Spare Parts Management in the Oil & Gas Industry3 days
- Basics of Supply Chain Management5 days
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Leader (Lean Supply Chain – Module 3)3 days
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Problem Solver (Lean Supply Chain – Module 1)3 days
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Professional (Lean Supply Chain – Module 2)3 days
- Effectively Managing Supply Chain Transformation Projects3 days
- Essentials of FMCG Logistics4 days
- Executive Diploma in Supply Chain Management15 days
Get dates, fees and the full outline.
Tell us whether you are joining as an individual or planning a program for your team.