Psm College
Education in Germiston

In addition to offering our own short learning programmes, PSM College is also a registered South African provider of tuition for the UK's Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.
PSM College focuses on the development and delivery of quality short learning programmes specific to the Purchasing & Supply Management profession.

PSM College focuses on the development and delivery of quality short learning programmes specific to the Purchasing & Supply Management profession. Our programmes are of particular benefit to new recruits to purchasing, procurement, stores control, contracts, logistics and distribution. Equally, if someone has been working in these areas for some time, but have never had the opportunity to take a course of study and gain a qualification, our programmes are useful starting points. We also provide customized, in-house training for corporates (see In-Company Training) Certified merSETA accredited short courses designed for school leavers and busy, working professionals like you. PSM College focuses on the development and delivery of quality short learning programs specific to the Purchasing & Supply Management profession. You'll leave our courses ready to use your new competencies in a way that's both applicable and relevant to your work context. We also provide customized, in-house training for the corporates. Upon completion of your course, you'll receive a certificate from a top College that proves your competency in your chosen field. PSM College's short courses are designed for anyone who wants to kick-start or consolidate their purchasing and supply management knowledge. Whether you’re a student or professional in the industry, or a business owner looking to compete in the digital age, this course will provide you with well-rounded, up-to-date knowledge and skills for your career. A comprehensive learning programme to enhance the skills of prospective storekeepers, warehouse personnel and logistics managers. The course provides a detailed overview of the complete supply chain management process. Instruction is highly participative, with the emphasis on case studies and group work. Our Training Facilitators are experienced senior managers within the supply chain profession. Emphasize the importance of professional warehouse and distribution management. Illustrate the importance of warehouse and distribution management in the organization. Introduction To Physical Distribution: Interfaces & environment; functional areas; systems design & measurement; decision making; organization and administrative costing; components of physical distribution systems; effect on marketing. Customer Service & Transport Operations: Customer service mix; purchasing objectives; forecasting; management focus; transport economics; transport alternatives; urbanization; deregulation; distribution tactics and strategies. Distribution Packaging & Cost Analysis: Movement and storage; integrated logistics; transport economics; cost of physical distribution; budget objectives;fixed, flexible, zero-level and capital budgeting. Organisation & Management Of Supply Chain: Organization structures; new management style; systems approach; co-ordination of PDM process; external factors; internal trends; use of computers; scheduling; opportunities for cost reduction; optional use of resources. Analysis And Decision Making: Principles of decision making; logical thinking process; operational decision making; decision criteria; Hurwicz. Planning, Building & Design Of Warehouses: Planning a new warehouse; storage needs; storage costs; feasibility study; inventory value; location; designing warehouse layout; flow of materials; stockyard layout; loading/unloading docks; designing the building. Warehouse Costs And Economics: Land and site costs; design costs; building costs; costs of fixed storage facilities; economics of warehouse operation; fixed and variable costs; stockholding costs; monitoring the use of warehouse space. Warehouse Management: Administrative responsibilities; controlling stock; warehousing documents, records & reports; stocktaking; audits; warehouse operations or storage manual; managing warehouse personnel; manpower requirements; performance evaluation; staff training & development.