ADPRM SEMESTER 1-

Course 1: Introduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Management

  • Overview of procurement and its role in business
  • Supply chain fundamentals and components
  • Procurement process stages and best practices
  • Legal and ethical considerations in procurement

Course 2: Principles of Supplier Selection and Evaluation

  • Supplier selection criteria and methods
  • Vendor assessment and performance measurement
  • Risk assessment and mitigation in supplier management
  • Supplier relationship management (SRM)

Course 3: Procurement Policies and Procedures

  • Development of procurement policies and procedures
  • Procurement regulations and compliance
  • Purchase requisitions and purchase orders
  • Contract management basics

Course 4: Cost Analysis and Negotiation Strategies

  • Cost analysis techniques in procurement
  • Pricing models and cost breakdowns
  • Negotiation skills and tactics
  • Effective communication in procurement negotiations

Course 5: Inventory Management and Demand Forecasting

  • Inventory management principles
  • Inventory control methods
  • Demand forecasting techniques
  • Materials requirement planning (MRP)

Course 6: E-Procurement and Technology

  • Introduction to e-procurement
  • E-procurement tools and platforms
  • Electronic data interchange (EDI)
  • Procurement software and systems

Course 7: Ethics and Sustainability in Procurement

  • Ethical issues in purchasing
  • Sustainability in procurement
  • Green procurement practices
  • Compliance with environmental and social responsibility standards

Course 8: Quality Assurance in Procurement

  • Quality management principles
  • Supplier quality assessment and control
  • ISO standards and quality certifications
  • Continuous improvement in procurement

Course 9: International Procurement and Global Sourcing

  • International trade regulations and compliance
  • Incoterms and global logistics
  • Cultural aspects of international procurement
  • Global sourcing strategies

Course 10: Capstone Project Preparation

  • Introduction to the capstone project
  • Project proposal development
  • Research methodologies and data collection
  • Project planning and timeline