Just as consumers have a process in which they purchase products, every enterprise has a process in which they purchase products. In this assignment, you will analyze the purchasing process of a specific enterprise. Note: you do not have to have been involved in the actual purchasing process and decisions to complete the assignment. For this assignment:
Select a current or previous employer and briefly describe the organization and its main business.
Analyze the purchasing process of the company by answering the following:
Assess and describe what it was like to acquire products within the company for use in your job. Do not include products that were for resale.
If possible, provide examples of both smaller items—such as office supplies or items needed to complete daily tasks—as well as larger items, such as a computer.
Describe the process required to obtain the products. Include such information as:
The time it took to obtain items.
The process, or processes, involved. For example, was the process time consuming or straightforward?
Explain any difficulty in obtaining products.
In addition, describe how the process could have been improved.