OIPMAC-HSCN Healthcare Certificate in Strategic Sourcing

OIPMAC (Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada) and HSCN (Healthcare Supply Chain Network) are proud to announce a joint venture specifically tailored for professionals in the healthcare supply chain profession. This education initiative is the first of its kind, providing healthcare professionals with a basic framework in strategic sourcing initiatives.  The OIPMAC-HSCN Healthcare Certificate in Strategic Sourcing will deliver state-of-the-art practice tools that will enhance the skills of healthcare professionals and, ultimately, deliver value to their organizations.

The Healthcare Certificate in Strategic Sourcing will be delivered through an interactive online and compressed format over thirteen weeks, and will cover Fundamentals, Understanding, and Deciding and Managing Strategic Sourcing in healthcare organizations.  Topics of study include strategic market analysis and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats), the sourcing process, critical components of sourcing, spend analysis, contract analysis, product standardization, competitive and non-competitive sourcing, contract award and management, sustainability, total cost of ownership and customer/supplier relationship management.  Activities include interactive assignments, discussions, and case studies, and will draw upon the knowledge of the participants and the instructor to deliver real value to healthcare organizations.

For OIPMAC members who hold the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation, this Certificate is worth fifteen (15) continuous professional development maintenance credits.

Please CLICK HERE to download a course outline for the Healthcare Certificate.

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The cost is $850 (plus HST) for members, and $950 (plus HST) for non-members.  You qualify for the membership rate if you are either an OIPMAC member, or an HSCN member.  If you are interested, please contact Peter Cioffi, Coordinator Professional Programs and Communications pcioffi@oipmac.ca.

To register, please download and complete this Registration Form. You can return it by fax, email or regular mail.
Fax: 416-977-4135
Email: pcioffi@oipmac.ca
Address: 1 Dundas St West, Suite 2704, Toronto ON, M5G1Z3

Brought to you by:

Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada, www.oipmac.ca

and

Healthcare Supply Chain Network, www.hscn.org