Curso Innovación desde Compras

Program Overview

The "Innovation Driven from Purchasing" program at IQS equips professionals with the skills to leverage purchasing as a strategic tool for driving innovation in their organizations. The blended format combines in-person and online sessions, focusing on practical learning and collaborative projects. Participants will develop their competencies in supplier relationship management, innovation identification, and integrating innovation into business operations. Upon completion, they will receive a Certificate of Completion and join a prestigious alumni network.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The program, "Innovación impulsada desde Compras" (Innovation Driven from Purchasing), focuses on equipping professionals with the skills and knowledge to leverage purchasing as a strategic tool for driving innovation within their organizations.

Objectives:

The program aims to develop participants' competencies and abilities to:

• Evolve the purchasing organization: Prepare it to capture innovation from suppliers.
• Incorporate new criteria: Integrate innovation and creativity into supplier market segmentation.
• Establish a collaborative framework: Work jointly with suppliers to attract innovation into the business.

Program Description:

The program emphasizes the importance of innovation in purchasing, recognizing the need to balance cost reduction with customer satisfaction. It highlights the role of purchasing leaders as facilitators of innovation, drawing upon the expertise and strengths of suppliers. Participants will develop their own projects for capturing and managing innovation from suppliers in a high-impact category for their company. They will work on identifying innovation opportunities, identifying key suppliers, and managing the integration of innovation into the business.

Teaching:

• Delivery Mode: The program is delivered in a blended format, combining in-person sessions on campus with synchronous online sessions via video conferencing.
• Interactive Learning: Online sessions are designed to be participatory and are recorded for those who miss a session.
• Practical Application: The program emphasizes practical learning, with activities and dynamics designed to have a direct impact on participants' professional lives.
• Faculty: The program is led by Jordi Civit Garcés, with contributions from Juan Moreno Sánchez, Department of Business Management.

Other:

• Duration: 2 weeks
• Location: Barcelona and Madrid
• Language: Spanish
• Certificate: IQS issues a Certificate of Completion to those who successfully complete the program.
• Target Audience: The program is designed for professionals in the purchasing field who are looking to develop their skills in innovation management.
• Program Design: The program is semi-presential, offering flexibility for participants with busy schedules.
• Focus: The program focuses on developing practical skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
• Prestige: The program is backed by the prestige and recognition of IQS.
• Alumni Network: Participants will join a network of IQS alumni, providing opportunities for professional networking and collaboration.