Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Faculty of Business, Communication and Finance

Implementing Global Sourcing Strategy

20th – 24th October 2025 – Rotterdam

To better understand the challenges of implementing a successful global sourcing strategy, coordination mechanism and communication of the strategy it is necessary to exploit global efficiencies in the delivery of a product or service.

It is commonly found that global sourcing initiatives form an integral part of the strategic sourcing plan and procurement strategy of many big organizations.

Course Objectives

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

  • Harness the potential of global sourcing in reducing cost
  • Learn how to do business in a potential market
  • Develop alternate supplier/vendor sources to stimulate competition and increasing total supply capacity
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Target Participants

Ideal for Purchasing Managers, Store Officers and any other person involved in the purchasing process or procurement department

Outline

  • Working with Logistics Support Organizations
  • Global Payment Methods
  • Landed Cost Model
  • Integrating Risk Analysis Techniques to Global Sourcing Strategy
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Impacts of Regulation Affecting Shipment and Global Sourcing Strategy
  • Strategies for Selecting Products, Countries and Potential Suppliers
  • Steps for Evaluating Prospective Suppliers
  • How to Determine Quantities Frequencies

 

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