In this ISM course, you will learn critical methods related to supplier financial analysis. Having financial analysis techniques as part of your skill set as a supply management professional can help you gauge a supplier’s risk, understand its profitability and evaluate its cash efficiency. You’ll learn key calculations of ratios and how they can illuminate potential opportunities for greater savings or efficiencies. You will also explore how to compare a supplier’s financial ratios to its competitors to understand the relative competitiveness of each company. Finally, you will learn to calculate six key financial ratios and know how to apply them.

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