The course

After completing this course you have the necessary packaging knowledge to determine the right procurement strategy for packaging. A successful procurement strategy demands thorough insight into the packaging function and packaging options for the business(es) throughout the entire supply chain. This course offers you the right knowledge and insights.

This three-day course will take place at the NVC Netherlands Packaging Centre in Gouda, the Netherlands. The primary course language is Dutch, however depending on the demand the course may be offered in English as well. Please contact Oscar Faber for this.

More information?
Do you have questions and/or would you like to receive more information, please contact us. We can also go through the list of references. We can be reached via education@nvc.nl or +31-(0)182-512411.

For whom?

The course is intended for packaging procurement directors, packaging procurement managers and packaging buyers at manufacturers of packaged products who strive to improve their packaging procurement process.

Programme

Day 1:

• Introduction purchasing process
• The role of the purchasing department
• Cost prices and indicators

Day 2:

• Characteristics of packaging materials
• Production methods
• Cost determining factors
• Price-quality ratio
• Technical and functional specifications

Day 3:

• Securing the purchasing process

Certificate

After completing this course with adequate participation effort, you will receive the NVC certificate 'NVC Course Purchasing packaging materials’.