Procurement
The Risks and Benefits of Socializing with Suppliers
I had a chance to meet with a group of supply chain executives at the University of Calgary this week, which included a discussion by Ken Rawson. Ken has over 30 years of experience working in supply management, first with […]
SCRC Executive Panel Discussion: “Relational Contracting in an Uncertain Ecosystem”
A panel of industry practitioners offered their views on how market trends and technologies are impacting contract management and relational contracting at the latest SCRC meeting on April 19. Thank you to our guest writer, Kirsten Gallagher, from the Global […]
The World of Global Procurement Q&A with John Zapko, VP of Global Procurement, Lenovo
Questions and Answers on Global Procurement with John Zapko, VP of Global Procurement, Lenovo Questions and Answers on Global Procurement with John Zapko, VP of Global Procurement, Lenovo from scrc on Vimeo. Challenges of Global Procurement Rob Handfield (Co-Director of […]
Beyond Procurement Survey
We are working with a team of global researchers conducting a study called ““Beyond Procurement”:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bpsusa”, which focuses on how organizations are moving to create the next level of procurement excellence. Please consider taking this survey if you have any duties […]
Understanding Legistlation Related to Procurement: Procurement : A Tutorial
Understanding Legistlation Related to Procurement p. ContractsLaws of AgencyPersonal LiabilityInternational Laws Affecting Global PurchasingContracts vs AgreementsBetsy and Mimi’s Contrac – An EXAMPLE Contracts Contract “A promise or a set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a […]
The New Purchasing and Supply Management Workplace: Procurement : A Tutorial
The New Purchasing and Supply Management Workplace Social and Workplace Changes Sourcing Organizational Structures Key Sourcing Organizational Features Integrating the Supply Chain Procurement’s Changing Role Separating Purchasing Authority Sourcing’s New Look Social and Workplace Changes The need to pursue strategic […]
The Procurement Process – e-Procurement: Procurement : A Tutorial
The Procurement Process – e-Procurement e-Procurement What is Solicitation? What are Online Reverse Auctions? Benefits of e-Procurement e-Procurement e-Procurement is the term used to describe the automation through web-enabled tools of many elements of the procurement process this includes: The […]
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 based on lowest price, so price must be the major […]
The Procurement Process – Creating a Sourcing Plan: Procurement : A Tutorial
The Procurement Process – Creating a Sourcing Plan IntroductionIdentify OpportunitiesAnalyze the SituationUndertake Strategic AnalysisCase StudyCreate a Strategic Sourcing Plan Introduction The Procurement Process Business requirement for product or service User need for product or service Identify Opportunities Opportunities are usually […]
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 OBJECTIVE 3 – Develop Strong Relationships with Other Functional Groups […]