Procurement

Jan 27, 2011

The Procurement Process – Implementing the Plan: Procurement : A Tutorial

The Procurement Process – Implementing the Plan p. Bidding or Negotiation?Purchase ApprovalBlanket Purchase OrdersUpdate Supplier ScorecardContinuous Improvement Bidding or Negotiation? Purchaser sends a request for quotation (RFQ). Bids are evaluated… 

Jan 26, 2011

The Procurement Process – Creating a Sourcing Plan: Procurement : A Tutorial

The Procurement Process – Creating a Sourcing Plan Introduction Identify Opportunities Analyze the Situation Undertake Strategic Analysis Case Study Create a Strategic Sourcing Plan Introduction The Procurement Process Business requirement… 

Jan 26, 2011

Role of Procurement within an Organization: Procurement : A Tutorial

Role of Procurement within an Organization Overview Key Procurement Objectives: OBJECTIVE 1 – Support Operational Requirements OBJECTIVE 2 – Manage the Procurement Process and the Supply Base Efficiently and Effectively… 

Jan 26, 2011

Types of Goods and Services Purchased: Procurement : A Tutorial

Types of Goods and Services Purchased Raw Materials Semi-finished Products and Components Finished Products Maintenance, Repair, and Operating Items Production Support Items Services Capital Equipment Transportation and Third-Party Purchasing h2.… 

Jan 26, 2011

Introduction: Procurement : A Tutorial

Introduction Overview Learning Objectives Tutorial Outline h2. Overview A world-class procurement staff must continuously work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of what we call the procurement process. This is… 

Oct 22, 2003

E-Procurement and the Purchasing Process

Many organizations are beginning to re-evaluate their purchasing processes, and identify new types of e-procurement tools that will meet their needs. This summer, Karl Mundt and Mark Benson have been… 

Sep 11, 2003

Is Your Procurement Organization Ready for Outsourcing?

It is notable that the success of an outsourced project is not only dependent on technological capability, but is more dependent on the service organization to effectively communicate with its… 

Aug 28, 2003

Measuring the Maturity of Procurement Practices

Many companies today are deploying a myriad of procurement strategies, including: Applying reverse auctions to all commodities Apply strategic alliances with all commodities Outsourcing of key business processes Leveraging and… 

May 15, 2003

Procurement Technology and Trust

For the average company, purchased products and services account for more than 60% of their total costs (1). That makes procurement a likely candidate for cost reduction efforts. Procurement technology…