Problem 1: Why are more top managers recognizing the importance of purchasing/supply management?
Problem 2: What is the difference between purchasing and supply management? What is the difference between a supply chain orientation and supply chain management?
Problem 3: What is the difference between a supply chain and a value chain?
Problem 4: What are some of the factors that might influence how important purchasing is to the success of an organization?
Problem 5: Why are supply base innovation and risk management two future areas that will consume more of the supply manager's?