Purchasing and Expediting

Effective purchasing alone does not guarantee project or operational success if materials and services are not delivered on time, in full, and in accordance with specifications. Weak coordination between purchasing and expediting functions often leads to delays, cost overruns, production interruptions, and contractual disputes.

Developed by Boost, this course presents purchasing and expediting as two integrated control functions within the supply chain. Participants learn how procurement decisions, supplier coordination, and expediting activities work together to ensure timely delivery, compliance, and operational continuity.

Boost’s Purchasing and Expediting – Intermediate course equips professionals with practical skills to manage suppliers proactively and control delivery performance effectively.

• Understand the role of purchasing and expediting in supply continuity
• Apply structured purchasing processes and controls
• Manage supplier timelines and delivery commitments
• Perform effective expediting and follow-up activities
• Identify and mitigate delivery-related risks
• Improve coordination between purchasing, suppliers, and operations