Expediting and Prevention Techniques

Acquire methods and tools to manage suppliers, prevent operational issues, and reduce the impact of delays along the supply chain.

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25/09/2026

START DATE

8 hours

COURSE DURATION

9 – 6

HOURS

18/09/2026

REGISTRATION BY

Hybrid

IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

Directions

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Applicable for two or more participants from the same company for the same course

Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.

Who is it for?

For those managing suppliers, procurement, and planning

Supply Chain Managers
Buyers
Purchasing Department Staff
Planning and Logistics Personnel

Prerequisites

There are no necessary prerequisites.

What you will learn

Tools to prevent and manage supply issues

You will learn how to effectively structure supplier expediting activities
You will be able to identify situations requiring reactive intervention
You will be able to manage supply delays and non-conformities
You will be able to prevent operational issues along the supply chain
You will be able to adapt expediting methods to different supplier service levels
You will be able to develop more effective and collaborative relationships with suppliers

Program

Methods and tools for expediting and issue prevention

Module 1 Introduction to Procurement

Overview of procurement activities and the role of expediting within supply chain management.

Module 2 Supplier Expediting

In-depth look at the purposes of expediting and its contribution to maintaining operational continuity.

Module 3 Reactive Expediting

Analysis of situations requiring supplier intervention and the main issues related to delays and non-conformities.

Module 4 Issue Management Methods and Tools

In-depth look at the techniques and tools used to address supply problems and ensure service continuity.

Module 5 Preventive Expediting

Analysis of methodologies used to prevent operational issues caused by supply delays.

Module 6 Service Levels and Intervention Methods

In-depth look at expediting methods based on different supplier service levels.

Module 7 Proactive Interventions and Relationship Development

Analysis of internal interventions, actions toward suppliers, and opportunities for mutual growth in the collaborative relationship.

Module 8 Learning by doing: exercises and simulations

Practical application of concepts through simulations and exercises based on real-world supplier management situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Is the course useful for those who manage suppliers?

Yes, the course provides practical tools for managing delays, issues, and expediting activities toward suppliers.

Will both preventive and reactive actions be covered?

Yes, the program delves into both reactive and preventive expediting.

Will supplier service levels be discussed?

Yes, the course addresses supplier management methods based on different service levels.

Are practical exercises included?

Yes, the course includes learning-by-doing activities, simulations, and operational exercises.

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Do you want to improve supplier management?

Contact us to receive the full course program and discover how to prevent delays, manage operational issues, and improve collaboration with suppliers.

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