Commercial & Procurement

This course is for Logistics staff who are new to, or want a practical introduction to, quality and efficiency concepts. It covers the fundamentals of continuous improvement, based on international best practice principles including Lean Six Sigma, and how to apply simple techniques in the day-to-day. Learners will build skills in working collaboratively to identify issues, improve processes, and support safer, more efficient delivery across the supply chain.

This course provides data teams working in, or with, NHS commercial teams an introduction to the key concepts of Procurement and Logistics and how data underpins an efficient, compliant and sustainable commercial and supply process

This course provides Logistics teams with an introduction to supply chain operations in the NHS and their critical role in healthcare delivery to patients. Learners explore the end-to-end supply chain lifecycle from raw material sourcing to patient care, covering essential warehousing principles, inventory management, quality assurance, supply and demand management techniques in an NHS context.

This course is aimed at providing Logistics and supply chain teams with a foundational understanding of the principles of effective inventory management; waste reduction, stock control, and forecasting to optimise ordering, storage, and replenishment to support effective day to day supply chain operations.

This course supports Logistics and supply chain teams build a practical understanding of how effective inventory planning supports efficient, safe, and sustainable NHS Logistics operations. Participants will explore how stock control, usage data, and replenishment planning help reduce waste, avoid stockouts, and improve service continuity.