Procurement Management and Global Sourcing
Procurement Research Paper- Assignment #2
Lecturer: Dr. Shahadat Khan
Tutorial: Thursday 4.30 – 5.30pm
Submitted By:
Name
Student ID
Holly-Anne Visser
S3285057
Julius Danielczak
S3283281
Mohammad Othman
S3177588
Rakesh Pathania
S3234363
Due: 04/10/2012
Word Count:
Table of Contents
Abstract. 3
1.0 Introduction. 4
2.0 Comparative Analysis. 4
2.1 Literature Review.. 4
2.2 Methodology used for Research. 4
2.3 Findings and Conclusion of the studies. 5
3.0 Implications of the above studies to selected cases. 5
3.1 (insert case study Name) Rakesh. 5
3.2 (insert case study name)Julius. 5
3.3 (insert case study name) Moh. 5
3.4 (insert case study name) Holly. 5
4.0 Implications of the above studies in all organisations in Assignment #1. 5
5.0 Conclusion. 5
6.0 Bibliography. 5
Abstract
In order for organisations to fully benefit from the procurement functions, supplier research is recommended so that key capabilities and mostly financial health of the supply base can be identified and added to the competitive advantage of the organisation over shadowing rival firms. This report explores and contrasts four research articles and case studies relating to four small businesses;
1. Shoe retailer
2. Local delicatessen
3. Computer systems and parts retailer
4. Retailer of gifts, toys and home accessories
The report instigates by comparing four research articles, highlighting their findings and objectives by comparing them against one another. The next discussion is a comparative analysis of four case studies from the textbook “Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – Fourth Edition”.
Lastly the report is further extended to explore its implications on four case studies and research articles to the small businesses selected in our previous assignment. A