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Procurement - ANSWER-Involves obtaining something either tangible (goods)
or intangible (services). The process begins by identifying a need and is
complete once that need is delivered. It is a strategic function.
tangible - ANSWER-capable of being touched; real, concrete
intangible - ANSWER-unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical
presence
Procurement elements - ANSWER-1. Added Value
2. Cost
3. Inventory
4. Logistics
5. Purchasing
6. Quality
,7. Supply
8. Waste Management
downstream supply chain - ANSWER-the supply chain from the production
facility to the end-customer
Supply Chain Management - ANSWER-a management system that
coordinates and integrates all of the activities performed by supply chain
members into a seamless process, from the source to the point of
consumption, resulting in enhanced customer and economic value
Strategic - ANSWER-High level planning including setting direction and long
term goals.
A typical Supply Chain - ANSWER-Primary - raw materials
Secondary - manufacturing
Tertiary - services
Each sector adds value.
, Supply Chain Definition - ANSWER-The infrastructure involved in physically
getting the products and services delivered.
A channel of goods distribution.
Starts with raw material supplier.
Moves through a operational process to the distributor and retailer.
And finally to the customer.
Upstream Supply Chain - ANSWER-Supply of raw materials, components,
parts etc that are needed for production.
Value/Supply Chain - ANSWER-1. Price
2. Delivery
3. Stoarge
4. Ethics
5. Environment
6. Sustainability
7. Communication
8. Quality