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| Topic 1 | - Understand options for sourcing requirements from suppliers: This section covers the sourcing process, approaches, options, and award criteria for obtaining requirements from suppliers. The sub-topics provide a foundation for strategic sourcing.
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| Topic 2 | - This section examines analyzing market data, obtaining quotations
- tenders, and assessing responses. The sub-topics focus on key processes for evaluating potential suppliers.
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| Topic 3 | - Understand the key processes that can be applied to the analysis of potential external suppliers:
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| Topic 4 | - Understand compliance issues when sourcing from suppliers: It explores legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements for sourcing. It compares the use of audit and other mechanism of feedback.
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