Tag Archives: supply chain management
Procurement Law – When is a contract not a contract?
Procurement Law – When is a contract not a contract? Introduction In order to answer the question “when is a contract not a contract,” its important to define the term “contract.” There are many variations defining a contract and several … Continue reading
Green Supply Chain – An introduction
Listening to Environmentally Aware Consumers As the public becomes more aware of environmental issues and global warming, consumers will be asking more questions about the products they are purchasing. Companies will have to expect questions about how green their manufacturing … Continue reading
Elements of a Purchase Order
ou’ve just been appointed as a buyer for your organization and at it seems pretty simple, right? After all, you buy things for your home and family every day, how difficult can it be? But how many times have you … Continue reading
An Introduction to Supply Chain Management
upply chain management (SCM) is the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers. Supply Chain Management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, … Continue reading
E-PROCUREMENT: the difference between the Public Sector and the Private Sector
Introduction There is a growing consensus that e-Procurement is the single most important area of development in procurement. Within the public sector context e-Procurement has been widely embraced by governments seeking the administrative and cost reductions experienced in the private … Continue reading