Objectives
- Explain the core principles, terminology and governing standards of Category Management
- Apply proven methods and tools for Category Management to real workplace situations
- Analyse performance data to find risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
- Compare your practice with international benchmarks and regional case studies
- Build a practical action plan to apply Category Management in your organisation
Who should attend
Procurement, contracts, logistics, warehouse and supply chain staff.
Course outline — 5 days
- Day 1Principles, terminology and governing standardsCategory Management
- Day 2Methods, tools and calculationsCategory Management
- Day 3Operation, inspection and performanceCategory Management
- Day 4Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesCategory Management
- Day 5Best practice, assessment and action planCategory Management
10-day outline
- Day 1Principles, terminology and governing standardsCategory Management
- Day 2Methods, tools and calculationsCategory Management
- Day 3Operation, inspection and performanceCategory Management
- Day 4Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesCategory Management
- Day 5Best practice review and mid-course assessmentCategory Management
- Day 6Advanced analysis techniquesCategory Management
- Day 7Digital tools, data and softwareCategory Management
- Day 8Practical labs and simulationsCategory Management
- Day 9Regional benchmarks and lessons learnedCategory Management
- Day 10Capstone project and final assessmentCategory Management
Upcoming sessions 2027–2030
| City | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 13 Dec 2027 – 17 Dec 2027 | 5 days |
| Rome | 27 Dec 2027 – 31 Dec 2027 | 5 days |
| Madrid | 21 May 2029 – 1 Jun 2029 | 10 days |
| Doha | 15 Jul 2029 – 19 Jul 2029 | 5 days |
No public session is listed yet. We can run this course in any city on your dates, online, or at your company.
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