Many agribusiness firms operate in a very competitive environment today. Procurement and logistics management has become of strategic importance to firms by helping them achieve their goals and objectives. This can only be possible when proper procurement and logistics management is understood and applied in organizations. The course unit provides a firm foundation to the understanding of the basic concepts, principles and practices in procurement and logistics management. It covers a broad range of key issues, applications & systems that are vital in the present competitive business environment. This course is practical oriented with emphasis on theory and its practical applications in both public and private sectors. It is geared towards understanding practical specifics and management of the procurement process, logistics and supply chain. Students are empowered to possess integrated skills and knowledge in, inter alia, accounting, marketing, strategic management, e-procurement (procurement software applications), international business, negotiation in purchasing and supply, legal aspects in purchasing and supply chain management
- Teacher: RAPHAEL DISMAS OGETO
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