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Green Purchasing Fundamentals

Course Code: PRO1015
School: ProTrain Online

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Course Materials Available: 6 Weeks Estimated Hours to Complete Course: 10

Description

Organizational purchasing has evolved tremendously over the last decade shifting from an administrative function to a strategic role.

The changing dynamics of the global economy altered the skills of procurement professionals amplifying the importance of conditions such as quality, cost, and delivery. Now, the next step in professional evolution is upon us and the functions of on-time delivery and the lowest price are no longer sufficient.

Organizational purchasing is in a strategic position to influence the sustainability and carbon footprint of an organization through multiple channels.

What are world-class purchasing departments doing to help their organizations become more sustainable?

Green Purchasing Fundamentals introduces foundational concepts that align with systems, policies, and procedures that support green purchasing practices and organization sustainability.

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to Sustainability & Green Purchasing
  • Design for Environment (DfE)
  • Life Cycle Assessment - LCA
  • Green Labeling
  • Green Product Standards
  • Environmentally Preferred Purchasing - EPP
  • Supplier Relationship Management & Sustainability
  • Green Purchasing Program Development

Outcomes

Following the completion of this course, individuals understand organizational purchasing as a strategic position, which influences the sustainability and carbon footprint of an organization through multiple channels.

Assessment

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Course Cost: $645.00

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Instructor

Margaret Price, SCSP - Chairwoman & Chief Sustainability Officer of Green Supply Chain.org. She is responsible for the entire worldwide operations with more than 20 years of global operations leadership experience.

Dr. Robert Price is the CEO of Green Supply Chain.org. He is an innovative leader and visionary with over 25 years of global operations and strategic management experience. He has an incredibly diverse leadership portfolio with a track record of achieving world class results in every assignment.

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