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The Training Comparison Matrix
PurchTips - Edition # 6
September 24, 2002
By Charles Dominick
A Tool For Determining Purchasing Training That Is Right For YOU
Engaging in online classes, also called eLearning and Internet-delivered training, has become increasingly popular. However, the benefits of online classes may not be instantly obvious. This Training Comparison Matrix contrasts the characteristics of traditional good live purchasing training with the online classes offered by Next Level Purchasing, Inc.
| Characteristic | Traditional Good Training | Next Level Purchasing Online Classes |
| Covers practical purchasing topics | Yes | Yes |
| Is taught by qualified instructors | Yes | Yes |
| Makes it easy to learn | Yes | Yes |
| Awards Continuing Education Hours | Yes | Yes |
| Is always available at a convenient time | No | Yes |
| Can be taken from the location most convenient for you | No | Yes |
| Instructor can be asked a question any time of the day or night over a period of months | No | Yes |
| Every word communicated by the instructor can be printed for future reference | No | Yes |
| The pace is controlled by the students' level of proficiency | No | Yes |
Spotlight On Professional Development Opportunities
If you are new to purchasing, are you ready for the many challenges you'll face in the months ahead? Next Level Purchasing's online class "Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals" walks you through the purchasing process step-by-step. You'll be ready for these challenges. And you won't need the years of experience usually required to learn how to deal with these challenges. You'll get more than just an introduction to purchasing - you will become an expert at flawlessly executing and managing purchases. You will learn how to make the many decisions necessary to identify the best potential suppliers, plus…
- How to most effectively prioritize requisitions
- How to decide when to use competitive bidding, negotiation, or both
- How to successfully conduct competitive bidding using solicitation tools such as RFP's and RFQ's
- How to select suppliers with not only the best monetary offer, but also the least risk of failure
- How to determine whether a contract, purchase order, or other method of ordering is best
- How to ensure supplier compliance
- How to think like a purchasing manager
- How to prepare for the future of purchasing
For more information on this and other online classes for purchasing professionals, visit:
www.NextLevelPurchasing.com
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