You are at the ideal timing to specialize in supplier logistics and land an attractive job" 

Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class center for intensive managerial skills education.   

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, and puts all its resources at the student's disposal to help them achieve entrepreneurial success"

At TECH Global University

Innovation

The university offers an online learning model that balances the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

"Microsoft Europe Success Story", for integrating the innovative, interactive multi-video system. 

The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

Networking

Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

100,000+ executives prepared each year, 200+ different nationalities.

Empowerment

Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

Talent

This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent.

Multicultural Context

While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea.

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.  

Learn with the best

In the classroom, TECH’s teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning method (postgraduate learning methodology with the best international valuation) with the Case Study. Tradition and vanguard in a difficult balance, and in the context of the most demanding educational itinerary. 

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.   

At TECH, you will have access to the most rigorous and up-to-date case analyses in academia” 

This Postgraduate diploma has been structured in 4 teaching modules that contain all the necessary knowledge in leadership, management and logistics supplier relations. The student will graduate from the degree with a high probability of obtaining a significant salary and professional improvement, incorporating unique and distinctive skills to their curriculum of competencies. 

This is the opportunity you have been waiting for to stand out in the logistics field. Enroll today and start building a bright future with TECH Global University"  

Syllabus

The Postgraduate diploma in Supplier Relationship Management of TECH Global University prepares the student to face decisions and business situations related to relationships between suppliers and customers, essential in any supply chain as they are the most important link in it. 

During the 375 hours of the degree program, the student will make an incursion into all the fundamental aspects of logistics and economic management, complementing his or her education with attributes in management and market research. 

In addition, the teaching staff has developed a series of real cases in which the techniques and methodologies taught in the program are applied, so that the student is learning contextually how to deal with possible problems or mismatches that may occur in relations with suppliers. 

This Postgraduate diploma takes place over 6 months and is divided into 4 modules: 

Module 1. Management and Leadership  
Module 2. Logistics and Economic Management 
Module 3. Market Research 
Module 4. Supplier Relationship Management

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers students the opportunity to take this Postgraduate diploma in Supplier Relationship Management completely online. Throughout the 6 months of the educational program, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development and make the definitive leap.

Module 1. Management and Leadership

1.1. General Management 

1.1.1. Integrating Functional Strategies into the Global Business Strategies
1.1.2. Management Policy and Processes
1.1.3. Society and Enterprise

1.2. Strategic Management

1.2.1. Establish the Strategic Position: Mission, Vision and Values
1.2.2. Developing New Businesses
1.2.3. Growth and Consolidation of the Company

1.3. Competitive Strategy 

1.3.1. Market Analysis
1.3.2. Sustainable Competitive Advantage
1.3.3. Return on Investment

1.4. Corporate Strategy

1.4.1. Driving Corporate Strategy
1.4.2. Pacing Corporate Strategy
1.4.3. Framing Corporate Strategy

1.5. Planning and Strategy 

1.5.1. The Relevance of Strategic Direction in the Management Control Process
1.5.2. Analysis of the Environment and the Organization
1.5.3. Lean Management

1.6. Talent Management

1.6.1. Managing Human Capital
1.6.2. Environment, Strategy, and Metrics
1.6.3. Innovation in People Management

1.7. Management and Leadership Development 

1.7.1. Leadership and Leadership Styles
1.7.2. Motivation
1.7.3. Emotional Intelligence
1.7.4. Skills and Abilities of the Leader 2.0
1.7.5. Efficient Meetings.

1.8. Change Management 

1.8.1. Performance Analysis
1.8.2. Leading Change. Resistance to Change
1.8.3. Managing Change Processes
1.8.4. Managing Multicultural Teams

1.9. Negotiation

1.9.1. Intercultural Negotiation
1.9.2. Negotiation Focuses
1.9.3. Effective Negotiation Techniques
1.9.4. Restructuring

Module 2. Logistics and Economic Management

2.1. Financial Diagnosis

2.1.1. Indicators for Analyzing Financial Statements
2.1.2. Profitability Analysis
2.1.3. Economic and Financial Profitability of a Company

2.2. Economic Analysis of Decisions 

2.2.1. Budget Control
2.2.2. Competitive Analysis. Comparative Analysis
2.2.3. Decision-Making. Business Investment or Divestment

2.3. Investment Valuation and Portfolio Management 

2.3.1. Profitability of Investment Projects and Value Creation
2.3.2. Models for Evaluating Investment Projects
2.3.3. Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Development, and Decision Trees

2.4. Purchasing Logistics Management

2.4.1. Stocks Management
2.4.2. Warehouse Management
2.4.3. Purchasing and Procurement Management

2.5. Supply Chain Management

2.5.1. Costs and Efficiency of the Operations Chain
2.5.2. Change in Demand Patterns
2.5.3. Change in Operations Strategy

2.6. Logistical Processes

2.6.1. Organization and Management by Processes
2.6.2. Procurement, Production, Distribution 
2.6.3. Quality, Quality Costs, and Tools
2.6.4. After-Sales Service

2.7. Logistics and Customers

2.7.1. Demand Analysis and Forecasting
2.7.2. Sales Forecasting and Planning
2.7.3. Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replacement

2.8. International Logistics

2.8.1. Customs, Export and Import processes
2.8.2. Methods and Means of International Payment
2.8.3. International Logistics Platforms

Module 3. Market Research

3.1. Fundamentals of Marketing

3.1.1. Main Definitions
3.1.2. Basic Concepts
3.1.3. The Evolution of the Concept of Marketing

3.2. Marketing: From the Idea to the Market 

3.2.1. Concept and Scope of Marketing
3.2.2. Marketing Dimensions
3.2.3. Marketing 3.0

3.3. New Competitive Environment

3.3.1. Technological Innovation and Economic Impact
3.3.2. Knowledge Society
3.3.3. The New Consumer Profile

3.4. Quantitative Research Methods and Techniques

3.4.1. Variables and Measurement Scales
3.4.2. Information Sources
3.4.3. Sampling Techniques
3.4.4. The Treatment and Analysis of Data

3.5. Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques

3.5.1. Direct Techniques: Focus Group
3.5.2. Anthropological Techniques
3.5.3. Indirect Techniques
3.5.4. The Two Face Mirror and The Delphi Method

3.6. Market Segmentation 

3.6.1. Market Typologies
3.6.2. Concept and Analysis of the Demand
3.6.3. Segmentation and Criteria
3.6.4. Defining the Target Audience

3.7. Types of Buying Behavior

3.7.1. Complex Behavior
3.7.2. Dissonance Reducing Behavior
3.7.3. Variety Seeking Behavior
3.7.4. Habitual Purchasing Behavior

3.8. Marketing Information Systems

3.8.1. Conceptual Approaches to Marketing Information Systems
3.8.2. Data Warehouse and Datamining
3.8.3. Geographical Information Systems

3.9. Research Project Management

3.9.1. Information Analysis Tools
3.9.2. Developing an Expectation Management Plan
3.9.3. Assessing the Feasibility of Projects

3.10. Marketing Intelligence

3.10.1. Big Data
3.10.2. User Experience
3.10.3. Applying Techniques

Module 4. Supplier Relationship Management

4.1. Supplier Search Planning

4.1.1. Bidding Process and Criteria Development
4.1.2. Identifying Potential Suppliers
4.1.3. Supplier Selection

4.2. Supplier Selection Criteria

4.2.1. Economic Criteria
4.2.2. Quality Criteria
4.2.3. Other  Criteria

4.3. Supplier Relationship Management

4.3.1. Ethics in Relations
4.3.2. Recruitment Planning
4.3.3. Acquisition of Services

4.4. Integrating Suppliers in the Value Chain

4.4.1. Phases in the Process of Integration
4.4.2. Risks and Control Parameters
4.4.3. Monitoring
4.4.4. Integration Breakdown

4.5. Commercial Law

4.5.1. Salepurchase Agreement
4.5.2. Payments and Delinquencies
4.5.3. Performance Bonds
4.5.4. Liability for Damage Caused by Defective Products
4.5.5. Lease Agreements

4.6. Labor Law

4.6.1. Contracting of Works and Services
4.6.2. Joint Several Labor Liability
4.6.3. Occupational Hazard Prevention

4.7. Tax Law

4.7.1. Tax Responsibilities in Subcontracting
4.7.2. Tax Implications of Purchases

4.8. Contract Management and Administration

4.8.1. Negotiation and Implementation
4.8.2. Results Monitoring and Control
4.8.3. Contract Closure