INTRODUCTION
The objective of every organization is that the contracting process results in a fair and reasonable price for a high quality on time deliverable. To meet this objective, world-class organizations view the application of best practices in contract administration after the award as being essential skill sets needed by all employees involved in the contracting process. Included in this fast paced conference to show renewed emphasis on this critical phase of contract management are:
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
CONFERENCE METHODOLOGY
Participants will increase competencies through a variety of instructional methods including lecture by an experienced practitioner and consultant, exercises, and group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts.
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
With the ever-increasing quantity of outsourcing by organizations, Contract Administration is emerging as an essential competency for professionals and managers in most functional activities that are involved in the acquisition of goods, equipment and services. This conference is designed to take the participant through the many steps of contract administration from the time the award is made through to final acceptance, payment, and the contract close out so that the total objectives of entering into the contract are achieved.
CONFERENCE OUTLINE
Objectives of contract administration
Outputs and contract types
Maintaining schedules and contract changes
Issues in contract performance
Acceptance and close out