Understand and influence your business’s bottom line

This Diploma in Marine Purchasing and Supply Management training course is run in cooperation with the International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) and is intended for all purchasing practioners in ship owning, operating and management companies as well as all ship suppliers across the globe. The Diploma in Marine Purchasing & Supply Management programme covers the key topics required by today's purchasing and supply professionals giving insights into current trends affecting the industry and developments in the art and science of maritime purchasing.

This distance learning Diploma in Marine Purchasing and Supply Management qualification develops the skill base and knowledge of all practitioners in this critical role. The value of purchasing and supply is being recognised as a vital business function which is able to contribute tremendous value to shipping organisations, suppliers and manufacturers. The Diploma in Marine Purchasing & Supply Management programme considers different purchasing models, incorporating appropriate marine insurance and international law, and explains how they interface with other areas such as finance and administration.

Course Programme

• Essentials of purchasing and supply in the maritime industry
• Introduction to purchasing
• Supplier management
• Purchasing strategy
• Inventory management
• Maritime supply chain automation and supply
• Finance, accounting and business analysis
• Legal issues of marine purchasing contracts
• Global logistics and international purchasing
• International maritime controls