Short Specialized Courses

Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management

In today’s competitive landscape, organizations must develop and implement well-structured procurement, logistics, and supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity. Effective management of materials, goods, equipment, and services is crucial for ensuring quality and operational excellence.

Our PLSCM training programs are designed to equip professionals with industry-leading knowledge and best practices. The courses explore core principles of procurement management, covering key processes from the PMBOK Guide, including inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs. Participants will gain practical skills in procurement planning, supplier management, contract negotiation, and sustainable procurement strategies.

Our PLSCM Courses

Course Code Course Title Course Description Target Audience Register
PLSCM 01 Procurement and Supply Chain Management A comprehensive course covering procurement principles, logistics operations, and integrated supply chain management. Focuses on planning, sourcing, inventory, distribution, and supplier collaboration strategies. Syllabus Procurement officers, supply chain professionals, project managers, and logistics coordinators across sectors. Register
PLSCM 02 Public Procurement and Contract Management Explores public procurement systems, legal and regulatory frameworks, tendering procedures, contract formulation, execution, and compliance monitoring in the public sector. Syllabus Public sector procurement professionals, auditors, and contract administrators. Register
PLSCM 03 Foundations of Public Procurement Introduces key principles of public procurement, including procurement cycle, policy frameworks, ethical standards, and institutional responsibilities. Syllabus Entry-level procurement staff, administrative officers, and junior auditors. Register
PLSCM 04 Logistics and Supply Chain Management It covers logistics planning, transportation, warehousing, supply chain design, demand forecasting, and performance measurement tools. Syllabus Supply chain analysts, transport/logistics managers, and operations officers. Register
PLSCM 05 Procurement Management for Donor-Funded Projects Equips participants with skills to manage procurement processes in donor-funded projects with emphasis on donor guidelines, financial accountability, and reporting. Syllabus NGO procurement staff, donor project officers, grants managers, and development partners. Register
PLSCM 06 Logistics and Facility Management Focuses on the coordination of logistics operations with facility management to support organizational efficiency and operational sustainability. Syllabus Logistics managers, facility officers, and operations leads. Register
PLSCM 07 Contract and Supplier Relationship Management Provides tools for building strong supplier relationships, monitoring contract performance, handling disputes, and applying vendor rating systems. Syllabus Contract managers, supplier relationship officers, and procurement leads. Register
PLSCM 08 Negotiation and Contract Management Delivers essential negotiation techniques for procurement professionals and best practices for managing contract lifecycles from planning to closure. Syllabus Procurement professionals, contract negotiators, legal officers, and sourcing managers. Register
PLSCM 09 Stores and Inventory Management Covers principles of inventory control, stock classification, demand planning, and warehouse stock optimization techniques. Syllabus Storekeepers, inventory controllers, warehouse supervisors, and supply officers. Register
PLSCM 10 Procurement Policy and Implementation Guides on formulating institutional procurement policies, aligning procurement functions with strategic goals, and ensuring policy adherence. Syllabus Procurement policy advisors, institutional procurement heads, and compliance officers. Register
PLSCM 11 Warehouse Operations and Management Introduces warehouse layout design, automation, safety standards, inventory accuracy, and process optimization for effective operations. Syllabus Warehouse managers, logistics officers, inventory analysts, and supply supervisors. Register
PLSCM 12 Sustainable Public Procurement Focuses on environmentally responsible procurement practices, integrating sustainability criteria into procurement decisions and supplier engagement. Syllabus Public procurement professionals, sustainability officers, and CSR managers. Register
PLSCM 13 Property Management and Valuation Covers property lifecycle management, valuation techniques, asset utilization, and legal aspects of property administration. Syllabus Asset managers, estate officers, valuers, and property administrators. Register
PLSCM 14 Humanitarian Logistics Trains participants in managing logistics for disaster relief, including needs assessment, emergency supply chains, and coordination with humanitarian actors. Syllabus Logistics officers in humanitarian/development organizations, emergency responders, and relief supply managers. Register
PLSCM 15 Procurement Forensic Investigations and Auditing Equips learners with skills to detect, investigate, and prevent procurement fraud, conduct forensic audits, and enforce compliance in procurement systems. Syllabus Internal auditors, compliance officers, investigators, and procurement integrity specialists. Register

Advance your career with GIMI’s PLSCM programs and gain the expertise needed to navigate the evolving procurement and supply chain landscape!