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Chapter 1 – The purchasing function in perspective DEFINE THE CONCEPT LOGISTICS (MAIN ELEMENTS) The part of SCM that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow in storage of goods services and related information between the point of origin and point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements. Important activities included in logistics management are:  Traffic and transportation  Inventory management  Packaging and handling ...

MNP2601 May/ June 2013 – Purchasing and supply management Question 1 1.1 Give three advantages and three disadvantages of a centralised organisational structure for purchasing and supply management. (6) [TB PG 31] Advantages Disadvantages Materials and products are standardised. Control is improved Supplier relations are enhanced Duplication of effort is eliminated Staff structure is top heavy There is slow response times to regional plants There is a tendency to bypass the central ...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT  Understand the differences between purchasing and supply management  Understand the differences between supply chains and value chains  Identify the activities that are part of supply chain management  Appreciate the importance of supply chain enablers  Identify the historical stages of purchasing’s evolution Re-shoring involves bringing some sourcing back to the United States, while near-shoring involves ...

Unit 1 – Purchasing Function in perspective Distinguish between purchasing and supply management concepts Purchasing Management (P,N,E,F)  Process of buying, locating & selecting a supplier  Negotiating price, quality, quantity  Ensuring delivery  Functional approach Supply Management (M,S,R)  Management of resources the organisation needs to attain objectives  Strategic focus and systems approach  Regards suppliers as extensions of the firm Discuss objectives o...

Unit 1 – Purchasing Function in perspective Distinguish between purchasing and supply management concepts Purchasing Management (P,N,E,F)  Process of buying, locating & selecting a supplier  Negotiating price, quality, quantity  Ensuring delivery  Functional approach Supply Management (M,S,R)  Management of resources the organisation needs to attain objectives  Strategic focus and systems approach  Regards suppliers as extensions of the firm Discuss objectives o...

Chapter 1 – The purchasing function in perspective DEFINE THE CONCEPT LOGISTICS (MAIN ELEMENTS) The part of SCM that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow in storage of goods services and related information between the point of origin and point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements. Important activities included in logistics management are:  Traffic and transportation  Inventory management  Packaging and handling  Ware...

Chapter 1 – The purchasing function in perspective DEFINE THE CONCEPT LOGISTICS (MAIN ELEMENTS) The part of SCM that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow in storage of goods services and related information between the point of origin and point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements. Important activities included in logistics management are:  Traffic and transportation  Inventory management  Packaging and handling  Ware...

Chapter 1 – The purchasing function in perspective DEFINE THE CONCEPT LOGISTICS (MAIN ELEMENTS) The part of SCM that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow in storage of goods services and related information between the point of origin and point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements. Important activities included in logistics management are:  Traffic and transportation  Inventory management  Packaging and handling  Ware...