CEPP Certified E-Procurement Professional (CEPP)

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1 CEPP Certified E-Procurement Professional (CEPP) Participants Will Learn How do you know which e-procurement tools and systems are best for your organization? This seminar provides an introduction to e-procurement, current trends, options, and tools currently available in the marketplace, and will explore technology resources and methods of selection of technology suppliers and vendors. A step-bystep process for online sourcing and negotiation and a discussion on the use of third party facilitators and enablers will also be included. Who should attend? - Managers of purchasing, materials, and supply chain management who are responsible for the overall performance of their organization. - Purchasing, materials, and supply chain management professionals who are currently responsible for e-procurement system selection and/or implementation or may be in the future. - Purchasing and supply management professionals who want to increase their knowledge about using e-procurement tools and systems for spend management, strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and supplier relationship management. - Information systems analysts who may be involved in the selection or implementation of e-procurement systems. Program Outline Introduction A. What is E-Commerce and E-Procurement (and other relevant terms)? (1). What is E-Commerce? 1. sharing business information, 2. maintaining business relationships, 3. conducting business transactions,

2 4. by means of telecommunications networks. (2) What is E-Procurement? 1. purchase of goods or services using electronic media, 2. with an ultimate goal of paperless purchasing, 3. thus eliminating paperwork for all important documents used in purchasing, including the statement of work, requisition, solicitation, purchase order, delivery/task order, invoice, and payment documents. (3) Other Relevant Terms From Specialized Glossary of Terms B. Where did E-Procurement come from? 1. Business to business use of EDI 2. The continued decrease in the costs of computer hardware and software 3. The disappearance of the regulations prohibiting commercial activities on the net 4. The rapid growth of the web (the third wave) 5. The rise of the profitable ISP C. What is happening now? D. What E-Procurement technology tools are available? (What s Hot and what s Not ) E. How are purchasing, materials, and supply chain managers using these technology tools currently? F. Where is E-Procurement going? G. A summative case highlighting the main points of this first Segment s lectures. Integrating E-Procurement into Strategic Sourcing A. Business Process Redesign

3 (1) Flow-charting and business process reengineering (2) Benchmarking (3) Total Quality Management, including ISO 9000 (4) Focus on the Aberdeen Group Research on CFO s View of Procurement (5) Illustrate Specific Impact of Procurement on Key Financial Metrics (6) Establish Standard Savings Guidelines and Reporting Methodology (7) Integrate Procurement Objectives Clearly In Business Plans (8) Ensure Cash Flow, Working Capital Are Addressed Strategically (9) Position Financials and Systems to Support Procurement (10) Leverage Technology to Reduce Reporting Effort, Improve Visibility B. Developing and Implementing a Strategic Sourcing System (1) Focus on strategic partnerships (2) Focus on long-term contracts in lieu of purchase orders (3) Focus on integration of supply chain organizations on both ends of the value chain (4) Focus on strategic suppliers which have E-Procurement experience or capability C. Incorporating Strategic Contracts into Business Processes D. Normalizing Data and Information E. Select E-Procurement Tools and Implement E-Procurement Decisions 1. RFP Use of Team Approach Technical Requirements Proposal submittal Requirements 2. Evaluating proposals Use of Total Cost of Ownership Use of Net Present Value Techniques 3. Pitfalls to avoid in selection 4. Writing the contract

4 Terms and Conditions Technical Requirements 5. Implementing/administering the contract 6. Integration of all organizations along with supply/value chain F. Integrating E-Procurement System into Business Processes A summative case highlighting the main points of this second Segment s lectures. Using Catalogs, Agents, Auctions, Exchanges, Hubs, and Spokes A. Making e-catalogs work: search engines, content creation and management, supplier integration, features/functions Types of Catalogs How to Use Catalogs B. Agents Types of Agents How to Use Agents C. Auctions Types of Auctions How to Use Auctions Focus on Reverse Auctions D. Using Exchanges, Hubs, and Spokes E. A summative case highlighting the main points of this third Segment s lectures

5 E-Procurement for Services, ERP Systems, Evaluating E-Procurement Providers and Systems, and E-Payments A. Using E-procurement for Services Domestic Global Professional and Other Services B. Advantages and Disadvantages of ERP and Eprocurement Systems Ariba SAP Oracle C. Evaluating E-Procurement Providers Evaluation Criteria Methods of Evaluation D. Making E-Payments Credit Cards Wire Transfers Debit cards Other E. A summative case highlighting the main points of this fourth Segment s lectures Examination Completion of the certification program requires completion of a multiple choice examination.. The examination is paper- based administered by UITI the only authorized training provider and accredited examination center for the IPSCMI in Jordan

6 Program Duration The Program is covered in 21 hours delivered on 10 sessions 3 hours per session. Professional Designation Successful candidates are granted the designation of CEPP. The designation CEPP may be used just as similar recognitions are employed in accounting, insurance, medicine, law, and other professions. Either the full expression or the initials may be used after the individual s name on business cards, stationery, etc.