course | Supplier Development Program
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PSCO-2991 | Supplier Development Program
course sector : Procurement & Supply Chain Operations
| table.duration | table.dateFrom | table.dateTo | table.courseVenues | table.courseFees | table.bookACourse |
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| 5 days | 31/08/2026 | 04/09/2026 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | table.bookNow |
| 5 days | 26/10/2026 | 30/10/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | table.bookNow |
| 5 days | 01/02/2027 | 05/02/2027 | Texas | $5,950 | table.bookNow |
| 5 days | 07/06/2027 | 11/06/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | table.bookNow |
table.courseIntroduction
Supplier performance has a direct impact on cost, quality, reliability, and organizational competitiveness. While many organizations focus on supplier selection and contract management, fewer invest in systematic supplier development to improve long-term performance, reduce risk, and create shared value.
Developed by Boost, this course presents supplier development as a strategic and operational discipline aimed at enhancing supplier capabilities, strengthening collaboration, and improving overall supply chain performance. Participants learn how to assess supplier performance, identify development opportunities, and implement structured improvement initiatives with key suppliers.
Boost’s Supplier Development Program – Intermediate course equips professionals to move from transactional supplier management to value-driven supplier partnerships.
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- Understand the purpose and benefits of supplier development
- Identify critical suppliers and development priorities
- Assess supplier performance and capability gaps
- Design and implement supplier development initiatives
- Manage collaboration and communication with suppliers
- Improve supplier performance, reliability, and compliance
table.courseAudience
- Procurement and purchasing professionals
- Supply chain and sourcing teams
- Supplier relationship managers
- Quality and operations support teams
- Professionals involved in supplier performance management
table.courseOutline | Day 01
Foundations of Supplier Development
Module 1: Understanding Supplier Development
- What supplier development really means
- Supplier development vs. supplier evaluation
- Strategic value of developing suppliers
Module 2: Supplier Segmentation and Prioritization
- Identifying critical and strategic suppliers
- Risk and impact-based segmentation
- Selecting suppliers for development
table.courseOutline | Day 02
Assessing Supplier Performance and Capability
Module 3: Supplier Performance Assessment
- Performance dimensions (quality, delivery, cost, service)
- Using KPIs and scorecards
- Identifying performance gaps
Module 4: Supplier Capability and Risk Assessment
- Process, capacity, and capability review
- Compliance and operational risks
- Root causes of supplier underperformance
table.courseOutline | Day 03
Designing Supplier Development Initiatives
Module 5: Supplier Development Planning
- Defining development objectives
- Selecting improvement focus areas
- Aligning expectations with suppliers
Module 6: Development Tools and Approaches
- Training and knowledge sharing
- Process improvement and standardization
- Joint improvement initiatives
table.courseOutline | Day 04
Collaboration, Execution, and Governance
Module 7: Managing Supplier Collaboration
- Communication and engagement models
- Building trust and commitment
- Managing resistance and challenges
Module 8: Governance and Control of Development Programs
- Roles, responsibilities, and decision rights
- Monitoring progress and milestones
- Managing deviations and escalation
table.courseOutline | Day 05
Measuring Impact and Sustaining Improvement
Module 9: Measuring Supplier Development Results
- Performance improvement tracking
- Linking development efforts to business results
- Lessons learned and success indicators
Module 10: Sustaining Supplier Development Programs
- Embedding development into supplier management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Long-term partnership strategies
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