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Bill of Materials and Direct Materials Sourcing for Manufacturing

Sourcing direct materials for a factory is a different discipline from buying indirect goods, because every part on the bill of materials must arrive to spec, on time and at the right cost or the line stops. This course equips buyers in African manufacturing to read a bill of materials, plan direct materials procurement, and manage supplier lead times against production schedules. Delegates learn to link sourcing decisions directly to plant output.

What you will be able to do

  • Read a bill of materials and translate it into procurement requirements.
  • Plan direct materials sourcing against the production schedule.
  • Manage supplier lead times, minimum order quantities and buffers.
  • Balance material cost, quality and continuity of supply.
  • Coordinate engineering changes and their impact on sourcing.
  • Manage risk of stockouts and line stoppages for critical parts.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding the Bill of Materials
  2. 02From BOM to Procurement Requirements
  3. 03Sourcing Direct Materials to the Schedule
  4. 04Managing Lead Times and Order Quantities
  5. 05Cost, Quality and Continuity Trade Offs
  6. 06Engineering Changes and Supply Impact
  7. 07Managing Critical Part and Stockout Risk

Who should attend

This course is aimed at buyers, materials planners and procurement officers working in manufacturing and production environments.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Accra3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Online3US$900
14 to 16 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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