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 8DQ
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To determine: Why supply base innovation and risk management are two future areas that will consume more of the supply manager’s day.
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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