Sustainable logistics

Introduction to Sustainable Logistics Procurement 

Learn how to integrate sustainability within your logistics procurement practices
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LEVEL

Introductory

FORMAT

Self-paced

DURATION

3-4 hours

ACCESS

6 months

Course overview

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  • The key role Procurement can play in decarbonizing logistics.
  • Identify the six key interventions required for transactional procurement processes.
  • Understand how to leverage SFC Procurement Playbook to improve specific steps in the procurement process.
  • Learn how to evaluate the need for specific initiatives versus a standardized procurement process.
  • Differentiate between transactional and transformational procurement approaches 
  • How ISO 14083, and the GLEC Framework impact sustainable logistics procurement.
  • Understanding the resources available to guide sustainable logistics procurement practices.
  • Make a business case for the importance of sustainable logistics procurement.
  • Earn a Certificate of Completion (Upon completion of the course).
WhAT'S INSIDE

Course Contents

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Overview of Module Content 

Module 1: Welcome & Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • The Procurement Playbook
  • Sustainable Logistics Procurement Resources
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 2: Introduction to Sustainable Logistics Procurement 

  • Sustainable Logistics Procurement
  • The Role of Sustainable Logistics Procurement 
  • Challenges to Logistics Decarbonization
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 3: Approaches to Sustainable Logistics Procurement 

  • Approaches to Sustainable Logistics Procurement 
  • The Transactional Approach
  • The Transformational Approach
  • Principles to Adopt a Transformational Approach
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 4: Updating Transactional Procurement Processes

  • Updating Your Transactional Procurement Processes
  • Intervention 1: Sourcing & Procurement Strategy
  • Intervention 2: Specification
  • Intervention 3: RFI & RFP
  • Intervention 4: Evaluation
  • Intervention 5: Contracting
  • Intervention 6: Performance Management 
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 5: Conclusion

  • How to Decide the Right Mix Between Approaches
  • Course Conclusion
WhAT'S INSIDE

Course Contents

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Overview of Module Content 

Module 1: Welcome & Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • The Procurement Playbook
  • Sustainable Logistics Procurement Resources
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 2: Introduction to Sustainable Logistics Procurement 

  • Sustainable Logistics Procurement
  • The Role of Sustainable Logistics Procurement 
  • Challenges to Logistics Decarbonization
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 3: Approaches to Sustainable Logistics Procurement 

  • Approaches to Sustainable Logistics Procurement 
  • The Transactional Approach
  • The Transformational Approach
  • Principles to Adopt a Transformational Approach
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 4: Updating Transactional Procurement Processes

  • Updating Your Transactional Procurement Processes
  • Intervention 1: Sourcing & Procurement Strategy
  • Intervention 2: Specification
  • Intervention 3: RFI & RFP
  • Intervention 4: Evaluation
  • Intervention 5: Contracting
  • Intervention 6: Performance Management 
OVERVIEW OF MODULE CONTENT 

Module 5: Conclusion

  • How to Decide the Right Mix Between Approaches
  • Course Conclusion

Why should I take this course?

Adjusting your procurement practices to include sustainability is critical to achieve your sustainability goal. 
Based on the Smart Freight Centre Procurement Playbook this training serves as an introduction to the practices, considerations, and methodologies imperative in sustainable logistics procurement. 
This self-paced e-learning is designed as an introduction for sustainability, procurement and logistics professionals, who want to take action and move toward more sustainable logistics procurement practices. 

If you are new to sustainable logistics procurement or just getting started with sustainable logistics then this course is for you. The Introduction to Sustainable Logistics Procurement introduces and delves into the practices, concepts, and methodologies introduced in the Smart Freight Centre procurement guidelines, the SFC procurement questionnaire, and the SFC procurement playbook. 

The course helps you and your organization to apply and understand the basics of sustainable procurement for your global supply chain.

Once you are comfortable with the fundamentals of Sustainable Procurement you are ready for our Accelerating Sustainable Logistics Procurement, live virtual training. 

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