NVC E-Course Purchasing of Packaging Materials (Live Online)

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The course

After completing this course you have the necessary packaging knowledge to determine the right procurement strategy for packaging. A successful procurement strategy demands thorough insight into the packaging function and packaging options for the business(es) throughout the entire supply chain. This course offers you the right knowledge and insights.

The course language is business English and the course is globally accessible; you can participate from any place you wish (without any travel costs). All you need to attend the sessions are a computer, headset, adequate internet connection and the possibility/permission to connect to the system we use for our online learning modules.
The course is provided by a live tutor, located in the NVC studio. Your live tutor will answer all your questions during the sessions or afterwards.

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More information?
Do you have questions and/or would you like to receive more information, please contact us. We can be reached via education@nvc.nl or +31-(0)182-512411.

For whom?

The course is intended for packaging procurement directors, packaging procurement managers and packaging buyers at manufacturers of packaged products who strive to improve their packaging procurement process.

Programme

Programme

The course consists of:

1. Four online sessions provided by live NVC-tutor on four separate days
2. Preparation, assignments and commentary via online learning environment

Training session 1:

  • Introduction purchasing process
  • The role of the purchasing department

Training session 2:

  • Cost prices and indicators
  • Characteristics of packaging materials
  • Production methods

Training session 3:

  • Cost determining factors
  • Price-quality ratio
  • Technical and functional specifications

Training session 4:

  • Securing the purchasing process
  • Contracting and contract management

Planning

The course consists of four separate consecutive three-hour online training sessions with live tutors.


Starting date

Certificate

After completing this course and when participated adequately you will receive the NVC-certificate ‘NVC E-Course Purchasing of Packaging Materials’.

Tutors

Our tutors are professionally active in this specific field, which enables all the newest issues and developments to be quickly incorporated into the course programme.

Costs

NVC members pay €0,00. Non-members pay €0,00. For more information about the NVC membership, please click here.

More information?

Do you have questions and/or would you like to receive more information, please contact us. We can be reached via education@nvc.nl or +31-(0)182-512411.