Supplier Development and Localisation
Local suppliers often cannot meet requirements at first, and replacing them defeats the purpose of localisation. This course covers assessing capability, developing suppliers deliberately and measuring whether the investment paid off.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Localisation objectives and what they actually require
- 02Assessing supplier capability against real requirements
- 03Gap analysis: technical, quality, financial and systems
- 04Designing development interventions that work
- 05Contracting to support development
- 06Measuring improvement and qualification progress
- 07Balancing localisation against cost, quality and risk
What you will gain
- Assess local supplier capability against requirements
- Identify the specific gaps preventing qualification
- Design development interventions that address them
- Structure agreements that support development
- Measure supplier improvement over time
- Balance localisation objectives against cost and risk
Who should attend
- Procurement and supplier development staff
- Enterprise development practitioners
- Quality staff assessing suppliers
- Managers with local content obligations
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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