S U P P LY C H A I N
MANAGEMENT 2
Total Quality Management:
Learning outcome 4
, T O T A L M A N A G E M E N T A N D S U P P LY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Demarcation of the responsibility of purchasing and supply
includes the following:
• Standardization of material: the buyer may reduce product
variety, resulting in both cost reduction and less supplier
dependence.
• Life cycle management: reduction of waste through recycling
• Specific quality improvement: negotiating quality agreements
with supplies to improve product rates.
• Negotiating for an extended warranty by supplies:
purchaser negotiate with the supplier on extended warranty on
purchased items.
• Initiating special programmes in the field of value analysis:
aiming at simplifying the product.
MANAGEMENT 2
Total Quality Management:
Learning outcome 4
, T O T A L M A N A G E M E N T A N D S U P P LY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Demarcation of the responsibility of purchasing and supply
includes the following:
• Standardization of material: the buyer may reduce product
variety, resulting in both cost reduction and less supplier
dependence.
• Life cycle management: reduction of waste through recycling
• Specific quality improvement: negotiating quality agreements
with supplies to improve product rates.
• Negotiating for an extended warranty by supplies:
purchaser negotiate with the supplier on extended warranty on
purchased items.
• Initiating special programmes in the field of value analysis:
aiming at simplifying the product.
