MNP2601 Purchasing Management

CHAPTER 2 Oct/Nov 2014 Question 2 2.1 In a table, shortly explain why a supply manager would consider a decentralised purchasing and supply organisational structure by referring to the following. Chapter 2 (a) Any 5 advantages of a decentralized P&S Organisational structure (5 marks) (b) Any 5 disadvantages of a decentralized P&S Organisational structure (5 marks Type of structure Advantages Disadvantages Centralised  Materials & products are standardised.  Negotiating power...

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 ...

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 2 Oct/Nov 2014 Question 2 2.1 In a table, shortly explain why a supply manager would consider a decentralised purchasing and supply organisational structure by referring to the following. Chapter 2 (a) Any 5 advantages of a decentralized P&S Organisational structure (5 marks) (b) Any 5 disadvantages of a decentralized P&S Organisational structure (5 marks Type of structure Advantages Disadvantages Centralised  Materials & products are standardised.  Negotiating power...

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...

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