This class will examine the important aspects of the purchasing world and how it relates to local power companies. Topics discussed in the course include:

• EOQ
• OPM
• The 5Ws
• MRO
• Centralization and decentralization
• Policies and procedures
• ROP
• SOE
• Contracts
• Negotiation
• Quality metrics
• Supplier selection
• SPC

The course may be taken as an individual training or in pursuit of the TVPPA Utility Purchasing & Materials Management (UPMM) certificate. The UPMM curriculum is designed for public power purchasing personnel. Earning this certificate requires completing four courses, which are:

• Quantity, Quality, Pricing & Supplier Selection
• Work Order, Inventory & Plant
• Negotiations & Contracts
• Case Studies in Utility Purchasing

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