Specifications are key to meeting the “5 Rights” and minimising risk. Many supply problems occur due to poor specification writing. In simple terms the specification is the starting point of the sourcing process, it allows procurement specialists to find the right suppliers. Specifications have a major impact on pricing and performance.
This webinar will discuss:
• Types of specifications
• Performance
• Conformance
• Working with the internal customer
• Early involvement of suppliers
• Common errors
• How to overcome them
About the Presenter:
Ian has over 30 years of business experience ranging from senior management positions, in such companies as Ericsson to founding and selling his own companies. Ian designs and delivers training programmes globally with particular attention to the GCC nations. He works in many fields including both accredited and non-accredited courses.
Ian divides his time equally between the Middle East and the UK. In the UK Ian is a lead professor at London Met University and the University of West London specialising in working with students to gain their membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.