Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781285869681
Author: Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 1DQ
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To determine: Why top managers are recognizing the importance of purchasing and supply management.

Introduction: Supply management is the process of managing the suppliers and raw materials or resources that are essential for the organization’s operations.

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Top managers are recognizing the importance of purchasing and supply management due to the following reasons:

  • Purchasing and supply management would increase the value and savings.
  • It reduces the time incurred to reach the market.
  • It would improve the reputation of the firm and the quality of the product.
  • Purchasing and supply management helps to build relationships outside the firm.
  • It helps to improve its competitive advantage.
  • Purchasing and supply management would generate an impact on the economic status of the firm.
  • It drives innovation.

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