Trending Purchasing Strategy Discussions

Suppliers Long Term Agreements (LTA's)?‎

When having agreed suppliers LTA's on the Value Add Portion only what is it considered within the Value Add to be deducted? is it pure Manufacturing cost or also Man‎ ... See More

What strategies would you use to manage risks associated with global sourcing?‎

What is purchasing power parity?‎

Is the same strategy used in sales also to be used in buying? Does it work the same? ‎

Suppliers (LTA) on Value Add ?‎

What is it considered within the Value Add Portion to be deducted? is it pure Manufacturing cost or also Manu Cost+Manu OH+Material OH+Tool Maintenance +Rejection cost (s‎ ... See More

What are the main causes of changes in purchasing power?‎

Which of the following are part of the purchasing cycle?‎

  A. define need B. inspect incoming goods C. prepare and issue purchase order D. A and B only E. All of the other alternatives apply.‎

What are the advantages of "Long Term Agreement (LTA)" with a supplier for procurement of goods that are routinely required?‎

There are four general classes of products that the purchasing department seeks to obtain for production. Which is not one of these categories?‎

  A. Special items B. Semi-precious materials C. Standard production items D. Raw materials E. Items of small value‎

Which are the key procurement metrics in UAE market?‎