Purchasing is the act of buying the goods and services that a company needs to operate and/or manufacture products. … Supply chain management (SCM) is a process used by company’s to ensure that their supply chain is efficient and cost-effective.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Commerce in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in Ghana:
Kumasi Technical University
UCC
ATU
UG
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subjects, including Core English Language and Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies. Candidates must also have passes in any three relevant elective subjects.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising, three core subjects including Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies. Candidates must also have passes in any three relevant elective subjects.
General Business Certificate Examination Candidates with credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates:
Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better), Also the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students).
Mature Candidates
The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth, which is, at least 25 years old at the time of application. For admission into chartered institutions, applicant must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).
Foreign Qualification
All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme.
Which certification is best for supply chain management?
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification (CSCP) .
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) .
APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR-P) Endorsement.
APICS Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
What is the role of purchasing in supply chain management?
Purchasing is responsible for the procurement process.
This means it ensures the supply of goods, production materials, and equipment so that a smooth production and sales process can take place. For this, goods must be procured at the right time, in the right quantity, and of the right quantity.