How Do You

Cost Savings?

A short course where you will learn to Analyse, Optimise and Measure cost savings by mastering Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO)

LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY COST SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND PRICE!

  • “To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail” – Mark Twain
  • Too often buyers and suppliers of goods and services become fixated on what appears to be the only tool in their arsenal, namely that of price.
  • By analysing the costs of goods and services throughout their lifecycles, using mathematically conclusive models, many “hidden” opportunities arise to substantially reduce costs for all concerned.
  • Learn how to analyse, measure, optimise and track Total Costs using proven methods and toolsets

ESCAPE FROM THE RACE TO THE BOTTOM

What if a vast set of cost reduction opportunities beyond price were available? By focusing on Total Costs, Buyers can meet their cost reduction targets whilst Sellers can improve margins AND keep customers loyal.

MASTERING TCO CURRICULUM

FUNDAMENTALS OF TCO


In this section, we start you off from the very beginning on concepts of Total Cost of Ownership, such as price, commodities, cost opportunities, life cycle costing and performance indicators.

ANALYSING TCO


In the second installment, we delve into more detail, learning about segmenting purchasing spend, identifying commodities that contain Total Cost of Ownership opportunities, creating mathematically sound total cost models and analysing cost drivers.

OPTIMISING TCO


In the third installment, we explore how to optimise cost of ownership, by looking at the inter-relationships between cost drivers, opportunities and TCO. We also identify, segment and classify life cycle cost opportunities to understand specific TCO opportunities in more detail. Lastly, we analyse and prioritise opportunities for implementation.

MEASURING TCO


In the final Total Cost of Ownership learning installment, we show you how to establish a baseline for measuring Procurement's performance, we look at the legitimacy of price as a measurement tool, we investigate the extent that a cost driver can be controlled and we discuss guidelines for TCO implementation and tracking.

WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU GAIN?

  • Total Cost Theory
  • Lifecycle management
  • Sourcing Opportunities
  • Cost Components, Elements, formulas and Key Drivers of Cost
  • Mathematical models for TCO
  • Segmenting Spend
  • Levers to optimise cost
  • Measure TCO across multiple financial periods
  • How activities influence TCO
  • Concise, Comprehensive and Conclusive cost models
  • Bringing stakeholders on board

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Learn the fundamentals


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INDIVIDUAL- R 499 

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Learn the fundamentals


Learn about TCO analysis


Learn to measure TCO


Learn to optimise TCO


TCO Toolkit*


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* Electronic file with TCO sample model, sample costs, cost elements, drivers and opportunities.

 

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Learn the fundamentals


Learn about TCO analysis


Learn to measure TCO


Learn to optimise TCO


TCO Toolkit*


Reports on employee progress

* Electronic file with TCO sample model, sample costs, cost elements, drivers and opportunities.

 

WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID

Testimonial 1


Provided me with a basis receipt / plan to approach TCO fit commodities in our organisation. Great - thank you.




Heilie Jacobsz | Group Procurement Manager | Glencore Operations South Africa

2018-07-27T13:17:40+00:00

Heilie Jacobsz | Group Procurement Manager | Glencore Operations South Africa

Provided me with a basis receipt / plan to approach TCO fit commodities in our organisation. Great - thank you.

Testimonial 2


I have learnt how to effectively build and manage total cost of ownership. It answers the "how to start question" that I need. I am enlightened on TCO and the cost drivers. Excellent!





Thandi Mathye | Supply Chain Specialist | Johannesburg Water

2018-07-27T13:18:54+00:00

Thandi Mathye | Supply Chain Specialist | Johannesburg Water

I have learnt how to effectively build and manage total cost of ownership. It answers the "how to start question" that I need. I am enlightened on TCO and the cost drivers. Excellent!

Testimonial 3


Practical, applicable, well presented!



Tony Davey | Sourcing Manager | Lonmin Platinum

2018-07-27T13:23:58+00:00

Tony Davey | Sourcing Manager | Lonmin Platinum

Practical, applicable, well presented!

Testimonial 4


Received a clearer understanding of TCO.



Yacoob Allimia | Debis Fleet Management

2018-07-27T13:24:22+00:00

Yacoob Allimia | Debis Fleet Management

Received a clearer understanding of TCO.

Testimonial 5


Practical & theoretical easy to understand & implement.



Alberto Areias | Group Procurement Manager | PG Group

2018-07-27T13:24:44+00:00

Alberto Areias | Group Procurement Manager | PG Group

Practical & theoretical easy to understand & implement.

Testimonial 6


Getting a different view on TCO. Well presented and informative.



Henno Pretorius | Lonmin Platinum

2018-07-27T13:25:11+00:00

Henno Pretorius | Lonmin Platinum

Getting a different view on TCO. Well presented and informative.

Testimonial 001


Great examples, covers many elements, great help and very relevant.



Ruchan Fourie | Contracts Specialist | Cell C

2018-07-30T10:00:41+00:00

Ruchan Fourie | Contracts Specialist | Cell C

Great examples, covers many elements, great help and very relevant.

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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Bernie has trained thousands of professionals on strategic sourcing and category management, using principles such as life cycle costing, total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost drivers. As principal consultant at Ernst and Young, Bernie consulted to many large organisations on wide-ranging World Class Procurement related projects. Bernie has overseen the development of 75 procurement courses and supply chain management programmes, and established a leading education centre for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Bernie is further the Publishing Editor of Smart Procurement Review, a thought leadership publication dealing with leading trends in procurement and inbound supply chain management