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/><br
/>CFM is a globally recognized certification in facility management, validating your expertise and enhancing your career prospects in this dynamic industry. The Certified Facility Manager course, <strong>offered by IFMA</strong>, not only <em><strong>prepares participants for the CFM exam but also sharpens their skills across core competencies</strong></em> required for success in the facilities management sector.<br
/><br
/><strong>Why Enroll in This Course?</strong><ul><li>Gain a comprehensive understanding of facilities management and the role of a facility manager.</li><li>Equip yourself with essential skills to excel in maintenance management and multidisciplinary activities.</li><li>Enhance your earning potential and career prospects with CFM certification, known to increase salaries by 13%.</li></ul><strong>Market Trends</strong><br
/><br
/>The demand for Certified Facility Managers is growing steadily, with a <strong>projected 9% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030</strong>. With <strong>29,200 annual job openings</strong>, facilities management offers lucrative opportunities for skilled professionals.<br
/><br
/><strong>Salary Insights</strong><br
/><br
/>Facilities management is one of the most rewarding career paths today. A <strong>CFM certification not only enhances your skills but also ensures competitive wages</strong>, making it a valuable credential in the job market.<br
/><br
/><strong>COURSE OUTLINE:</strong><br
/><br
/><strong>Occupancy and Human Factors</strong><ul><li>Workplace environment</li><li>Occupant services</li><li>Occupant health, safety, and security</li></ul><strong>Operations and Maintenance</strong><ul><li>Buildings, building systems, infrastructure, and grounds</li><li>Furniture, fixtures, and equipment</li><li>Physical safety and security</li><li>Operations and maintenance processes</li><li>Work management support systems</li><li>Renewals and renovations</li><li>Eliminating team impediments</li><li>Managing virtual team</li></ul><strong>Sustainability</strong><ul><li>Energy management</li><li>Water management</li><li>Materials and consumables management</li><li>Waste Management</li><li>Workplace and site management</li></ul><strong>Facility Information Management and Technology Management</strong><ul><li>Data collection and information management</li><li>Information protection and cyber-security</li><li>Technology needs assessment and implementation</li><li>Maintenance and upgrade of technology systems</li></ul><strong>Risk Management</strong><ul><li>Risk management planning</li><li>Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery</li><li>Facility resilience and business continuity</li></ul><strong>Communication</strong><ul><li>Planning</li><li>Delivery</li><li>Evaluation</li></ul><strong>Performance and Quality</strong><ul><li>Quality Management</li><li>Performance Management</li></ul><strong>Leadership and Strategy</strong><ul><li>Strategic planning and alignment with the demand organization</li><li>Policies, procedures, and compliance</li><li>Individual and team management</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Relationship and conflict management</li><li>Change management</li><li>Corporate social responsibility</li><li>Political, social, economic, and industry factors affecting facility management</li></ul><strong>Finance and Business</strong><ul><li>Operational and capital budgeting</li><li>Evidence-based decision-making process ( business case)</li><li>Procurement ( purchasing, sourcing of goods and services)</li><li>Contracting</li><li>Financial analysis and reporting</li></ul><strong>Real Estate</strong><ul><li>Real estate strategies</li><li>Real estate assessment, acquisition, and disposal</li><li>Real estate asset management</li><li>Space management</li><li>Major projects and new construction</li></ul><strong>Project Management</strong><ul><li>Planning and design</li><li>Execution and delivery</li><li>Evaluation</li></ul><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong><br
/><br
/>Upon completing the Certified Facility Manager course, you will:<ul><li>Learn the critical competencies of a facility manager.</li><li>Master statistical methodologies applicable to facilities management.</li><li>Develop efficient maintenance management systems.</li><li>Gain practical exposure through hands-on assignments.</li></ul><br
/><strong>ACCREDITATION:</strong><br
/><br
/>Our Facilities Management certificate program is accredited by ISO 9001: 2015 and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).<br
/><br
/><strong>WHY LEARNER&rsquo;S POINT:</strong><ul><li>Real-world scenario-based training tailored to industry needs.</li><li>Practical exposure through case studies and work-related assignments.</li><li>Individual learning experiences combined with group sessions for team bonding.</li><li>Comprehensive course design to sharpen your skills for desired roles.</li></ul><strong>TESTIMONIALS</strong><br
/><br
/><strong>Fatima Alam,&nbsp;Facility Operations Manager</strong><br
/><br
/>&quot;This Certified Facility Manager Course was very elaborate and easy to understand. The trainers taught me all the important skills and techniques to understand practical scenarios. Thank you, Learners Point Academy.<br
/><br
/><strong>Khaled Abd Al Nur,&nbsp;Property Manager</strong><br
/><br
/>&quot;After joining the CFM Course at Learners Point, my confidence and skills have completely developed. The training kickstarted my career. I am now a Property Manager at a Real Estate.<p>Cost: 3000 AED</p><p>Discount: 60% Off for Laimoon Users!</p><p>Duration: 36 Hours</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:36:04 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse Management & Inventory Control  - Convertas , Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/three-days-warehouse-management-inventory-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day One<br>Introduction to inventory management&nbsp;</strong><br>&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br>&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br>&nbsp;Inventory push vs. pull systems<br>&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br><strong>Counting and controlling inventory</strong><br>&nbsp;Importance of accurate inventory records<br>&nbsp;Warehousing functions<br>&nbsp;Causes of inaccurate inventory records<br>&nbsp;Requirements for accurate inventory records<br>&nbsp;Reporting record accuracy<br>&nbsp;Periodic and cycle counting<br><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br>&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br>&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br>&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br>&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br>&nbsp;Demand patterns<br>&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods:<br>&nbsp;Measuring the accuracy of the forecast<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day 2<br>Inventory systems</strong><br>&nbsp;Elements of inventory holding and ordering costs<br>&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br>&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br>&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br><strong>Introduction to warehousing management</strong><br>&nbsp;Objectives of warehousing<br>&nbsp;The modern warehouse<br>&nbsp;The warehousing cycle<br>&nbsp;Problems and challenges in warehousing<br>&nbsp;Warehousing and inventory costs<br>&nbsp;Customer service in warehousing<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day Three<br>Storage and material handling systems</strong><br>&nbsp;Layout of the warehouse<br>&nbsp;Size and shape of the warehouse<br>&nbsp;Storage utilization and organization<br>&nbsp;Types of storage systems<br>&nbsp;Fixed versus random location<br>&nbsp;Material handling equipment<br>&nbsp;Material handling equipment checklist<br>&nbsp;Improving the receiving/issuing material operations<br><strong>Safety in the warehouse</strong><br>&nbsp;Good housekeeping inside the warehouse<br>&nbsp;Identifying safety hazards<br>&nbsp;Unsafe acts and conditions<br>&nbsp;Causes of damage<br>&nbsp;Planning for safety<br>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2018 11:52:28 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Warehouse Management & Inventory Control  - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/three-days-advanced-warehouse-management-inventory-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day1<br>Introduction to stock management</strong><br>&nbsp;Supply chain management&nbsp;scope<br>&nbsp;Functions and objectives of supply chain management<br>&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br>&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br>&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br>&nbsp;Inventory push versus pull systems<br>&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br>&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day 2<br>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br>&nbsp;Types of inventory<br>&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br>&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br>&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br>&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br>&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br>&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br>&nbsp;Demand patterns<br>&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods<br>&nbsp;Seasonal demand<br>&nbsp;Moving average<br>&nbsp;Exponential smoothing<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day 3</strong><br><strong>Measuring the accuracy of the forecast</strong><br>&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br>&nbsp;Inventory costs<br>&nbsp;Inventory cost elements<br>&nbsp;Cost of item<br>&nbsp;Purchasing cost<br>&nbsp;Carrying or holding cost<br>&nbsp;Stock-out cost<br><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br>&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br>&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br>&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 13:59:42 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse Operations & Management  - Convertas , United Arab Emirates, Dubai,Dubai ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-warehouse-operations-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1<br
/>Introduction to warehousing management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of warehousing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The modern warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The warehousing cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Problems and challenges in warehousing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing and inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in warehousing<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2<br
/>Inventory classification and record accuracy</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The ABC classification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC classification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory record accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons for poor accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Periodic and cycle counting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Systems and methodology of counting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Knowing what is inside the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Knowing how much is inside the warehouse<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3<br
/>Storage and material handling systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Layout of the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Size and shape of the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Storage utilization and organization<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of storage systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Fixed versus random location<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Material handling equipment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Material handling equipment checklist<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Improving the receiving/issuing material operations<br
/><strong>Dealing with staff related warehousing issues</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key roles of the warehouse manager<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Staff management issues<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Corrective guidance techniques<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Qualities of a good warehouse employee<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Motivation of warehouse employees<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 4<br
/>Safety in the warehouse</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Good housekeeping inside the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying safety hazards<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Unsafe acts and conditions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of damage<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Planning for safety<br
/><strong>Productivity and audit of&nbsp;a warehouse</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition of productivity<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of lost time<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing key performance indicators<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of the warehouse audit<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Components of the audit<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Steps to follow before, during and after the audit<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:33:04 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Stock Management: Forecasting & Demand   - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/three-days-stock-management-forecasting-demand-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em><br
/>Introduction to stock management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply Chain Management&nbsp;scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Functions and objectives of supply chain management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory push versus pull systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br
/><strong>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 2</em><br
/>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Demand patterns<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods:<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Seasonal demand<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Moving average<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Exponential smoothing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring the accuracy of the forecast<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 3</em><br
/>Inventory costs</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory cost elements<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Cost of item<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Purchasing cost<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Carrying or holding cost<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Stock-out cost<br
/><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:19:37 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Logistic Management  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-logistic-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em></strong><br
/><strong>Logistics trends and practices</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Logistics overview<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Logistics, supply chain and the organization<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Strategic, tactical and operational elements of logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Sustainable logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Concepts in logistics<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; 3PL<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; 4PL<br
/><strong>Transport management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of transport management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Transportation modes and types<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Efficient and effective transportation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Matching the strategic service level<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Routing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Cubing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Considerations for international transportation<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><em><strong>Day 2</strong></em><br
/><strong>Warehousing operations</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing network design<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Configuration of warehousing space<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Value adding activities<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehouse activity profiling<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing cost calculation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Sustainable warehousing practices<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 3</em><br
/>Inventory management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials management scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of materials management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory types and classification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials management challenges<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Material replenishment strategies<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Make-to-stock<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Make-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Assemble-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Design-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em><br
/>Logistics and performance management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The SCOR framework<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying high level SCOR metrics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customizing low level SCOR metrics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Managing targets<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Initiative for performance improvement<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:04:43 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Inventory Planning & Stock Control  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-inventory-planning-stock-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em><br
/>Introduction to inventory management&nbsp;</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory push vs. pull systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br
/><strong>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials specifications and cataloguing<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 2</em></strong><br
/><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Demand patterns<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods:<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Seasonal demand<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Moving average<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Exponential smoothing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring the accuracy of the forecast<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><em><strong>Day 3</strong></em><br
/><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Elements of inventory holding and ordering costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br
/>Counting and controlling inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of accurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of inaccurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Requirements for accurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reporting record accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Periodic and cycle counting<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em></strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reducing inventory investment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The importance of JIT or pull theory in inventory&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; management to reduce total cost<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identification of surplus<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Disposal options of excess inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT methods<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT requirements<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT risks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring inventory management performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of tracking the effectiveness of the inventory planning and control functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons behind poor inventory management performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting inventory KPIs and targets<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Examples of KPIs used in the inventory planning and control functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Qualities of the inventory specialist<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:16:50 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Procurement Planning and Bid Management  - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/procurement-planning-and-bid-management/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Objective</strong><ul><li>Write strategic procurement objectives and initiatives to support long term directions</li><li>Arrange &#39;spend items&#39; into categories that support planning of go-to-market strategies</li><li>Apply demand forecasting techniques to improve planning of procurement activities</li><li>Generate vendor integration strategies to ensure supply security</li><li>Evaluate vendor bids in a scientific manner to support selection decision making</li></ul><strong>Outline</strong><br
/><em>Strategic procurement planning</em><ul><li>Setting procurement mission and objectives</li><li>Selection of improvement initiatives</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Structure<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Systems<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Work streams<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Culture<ul><li>Performance measures and targets</li><li>Communication of procurement plan</li><li>Stakeholder engagement</li></ul><em>Spend category planning</em><ul><li>Spend category profiling</li><li>Spend impact analysis</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Financial impact<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Vendor segmentation<ul><li>Market risk analysis</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Value chain analysis<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - SWOT analysis<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Porter&#39;s five forces<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Risk heat maps<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Vendor risk scores<ul><li>Category report consolidation</li></ul><br
/><em>Forecasting and demand planning</em><ul><li>The soft side of forecasting</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Tetlock&#39;s foxes and hedgehogs<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Taleb&#39;s black swan<ul><li>Principles of demand planning</li><li>Quantitative forecasting techniques</li><li>Qualitative forecasting techniques</li></ul><br
/><em>Vendor integration</em><ul><li>Vendor prequalification process</li><li>Vendor prequalification criteria</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Legal criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Financial criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Technical criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Staff criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - HSE criteria<ul><li>Service Level Agreements (SLAs)</li><li>Strategic partnering</li><li>Supplier diversity programs</li></ul><em>Bid evaluation and selection</em><ul><li>Bid management process</li><li>Bid evaluation criteria</li><li>Scoring systems and protocols</li><li>Selection and award</li><li>Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex purchases</li></ul><p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 23:00:24 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Applied Logistic Management  - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/applied-logistic-management/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Objective</strong><ul><li>Lead a winning logistics team, department or project</li><li>Understand the practical and latest techniques in logistics management</li><li>Empower others to deliver results in logistics management</li><li>Ensure goods proper recording, storage, stocking and supplies as per latest business requirements</li><li>Ensure meeting storage and goods supply principles are met.</li><li>Manage international logistics of larger scales</li></ul><strong>Outline</strong><ul><li>Introduction to Logistics Management</li><li>Introduction to Business Management</li><li>Basic Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques for Logisticians</li><li>Introduction to Transportation and Warehousing</li><li>Basic end-user computing for logisticians</li><li>Procurement and Order Processing Systems</li><li>Basic Principles of Performance Measures</li><li>Overview and objectives of the Government and Municipal Logistics Systems</li><li>Tactical Logistics Management</li><li>Inventory Management</li><li>Warehousing and Material Handling</li><li>Transportation Operation Management</li><li>Logistics and Supply Chain Management</li><li>Logistics Project Management</li><li>International Logistics Management</li><li>Demand planning</li><li>Temperature Controlled Supply Chain Management</li><li>Logistics Reporting</li><li>Logistics coordination with management</li><li>Strategic Logistics Management</li></ul><p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 22:46:37 +04</pubDate>				</item> 					</channel></rss>