Seminars on Procurement and Supply Chain Management
«In today’s world, where market dynamics are marked by high volatility and uncertainty, the ability to effectively manage procurement and supply chains has become a critical success factor for businesses. Achieving this requires a comprehensive approach that includes strategic planning, digital transformation, and the automation of key business processes. The optimization of material and technical supply and inventory management has become paramount to ensuring production continuity and maximizing financial resources. As part of the upcoming seminar, we will explore current trends and leading practices related to the planning and provisioning of production with material and technical resources. We will examine modern tools and methodologies aimed at improving the accuracy of demand forecasting and optimizing inventory levels. Special attention will be given to identifying bottlenecks in inventory management systems and studying the opportunities that automation and digitalization bring to enhance operational efficiency and adaptability to evolving market conditions.”
As part of the seminar, you will:
- Learn modern approaches to planning, inventory management, and supply chain optimization;
- Explore effective procurement management techniques, including category management and digital transformation of procurement processes;
- Gain insight into tools and strategies for enhancing operational efficiency and adapting to crisis conditions;
- Review advanced automation and digitalization technologies for procurement based on ERP systems;
- Receive practical recommendations for transforming the procurement function and improving data quality for managerial decision-making.
Topics to be covered:
- Planning the supply of material and technical resources and inventory management
- Category management in procurement
- Preparing for procurement by oil and gas sector operators
- Procurement function transformation
- Target operating model design
- Improvement of nomenclature and master data
- Automation of procurement and supply chain management processes using ERP systems
- Digital transformation of the procurement and supply chain function: How to adapt to new market realities
Seminar details:
- Participants will receive a certificate upon completion
- Duration: 4–8 academic hours (depending on the seminar topic)
- Target audience: Professionals in procurement, supply, logistics, and supply chain departments
For more detailed information, please contact us via seminar@kpmg.kz and/or nmukashev@kpmg.kz.