Question 1: Describe the steps comprised in developing a supply positioning analysis.
Question 2: Describe the significance of Pareto analysis for a buying organization.
Question 3: Differentiate between upstream and downstream management in the procurement cycle. Support your answer with a proper diagram.
Question 4: A make or buy decision will be based on a number of perspectives. Illustrate this statement.
Question 5:
a) What do you mean by the term cartel?
b) What signs might point out the presence of a cartel?
Question 6:
a) What do you mean by partnership sourcing?
b) Why should organizations develop partnership sourcing?
Question 7: What overall indicators could be employed to measure the effectiveness of the purchasing function?
Question 8: Describe the concept of the procurement marketing.