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Type: Discussion Board

Unit: Procurement Process Life Cycle

Due Date: Sun, 11/22/15

Grading Type: Numeric

Points Possible: 75

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Deliverable Length: 600–800 words

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Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 600–800 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Discuss the procurement contract life cycle. How does this support the overall objectives of a company?

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Type: Discussion Board

Due Date: Sun, 11/22/15

Points Possible: 75

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Deliverable Length: 400–600 words

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Assignment Overview

Type: Discussion Board

Unit: Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Due Date: Sun, 11/22/15

Grading Type: Numeric

Points Possible: 75

Points Earned: 0

Deliverable Length: 400–600 words

Assignment Details

Assignment Description

Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

· There has been a sea change regarding the challenges and therefore the required elements of a company's material control system. This has caused the firm to evolve from having a purchasing agent, typically reporting to the chief financial officer (CFO), to a more professional purchasing manager trained in high level negotiating skills, to a materials director, conversant in how all the elements of a supply chain fit together, to a global sourcing manager, and now a global supply chain director.

o Has globalization been a factor in this evolution, or are other factors at play? Why or why not?

o What added elements are now required of a material control system as a result?

· What would be the impact on large retailers in a country if a dock strike occurred for inbound shipping containers; what could they do to mitigate this risk? How does this differ from the impact of a dock strike if globalization had not been so popular?

Reading Assignment

Arnold, Chapman and Clive: Chapters 1, 2, 4; Chapter 7: pages 162 - 164

Assignment Objectives

·Discuss the various elements of a material control system.