Assignment 1: Make-or-Buy Decision Analysis Jacqueline M. Oxendine PMAN 641 – Project Procurement Management Professor Randall Napier University of Maryland University College February 13‚ 2011 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Methods of Make-or-Buy Decision Analysis 3 Hurdles to Overcome in the Make-or-Buy Decision-Making Process 9 Conclusion 11 References 12 Assignment #1: Make-or-Buy Decision Analysis All projects involve the need to determine whether the project work
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Site Planning and building form are very important from the point of view of seismic performance of the structure. Also it is very important to have proper compatibility of elements resisting seismic forces. Site Planning and selection of building forms is the first step in designing of any structure and the decisions taken are very crucial for the behaviour of those structures during any earthquake. Based on examples taken from various past earthquakes and theories this chapter gives guidelines
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION GLOBAL PROCUREMENT | Cost Analysis | | | | | Whirlpool is the world’s largest producer and marketer of small and large home appliances such as mixers‚ food processors‚ washing machines‚ refrigerators‚ air conditioners‚ etc. Whirlpool also has a long standing relationship with Sears‚ which sells Whirlpool products under the brand name Kenmore. In addition to its North American presence (both manufacturing and sales)‚ Whirlpool also has a strong presence in Mexico‚ and
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Abstract In this case of Toy Central Cooperation the aim is to evaluate company risks and accounting issues facing a Toy Company‚ and establish how these issues would transform into required particular audit risks. In performing the analyses‚ there is need to draw on all-purpose information of toys and perhaps to investigate a number of of the accounting procedure issues confronting the Toy Company. Throughout this evaluation and analyses‚ there is a necessity for the Company to see a need
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Generating & Reviewing Procurement Requirements and Specifications Introduction One of the most difficult tasks faced by project managers and procurement departments where they are established‚ is objectively converting project or organizational needs to new specifications and requirements. Properly defining and developing a scope of work‚ specification or requirements for procurement leads to effective supply chain management. Thus investing time and effort to create it is of immense value to
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Congress created the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947 after World War II. The Act handled various organizations within the United States government such as departments of the military‚ non military departments‚ Federal Property‚ and lastly the Administrative Services Act of 1949. According to our Authors “these Acts‚ as amended‚ together with voluminous implementation regulations‚ comprise most of the procedures governing the Federal procumbent system”(Feldman and Keyes‚ 1). This law gave
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Planning means looking ahead and chalking out future courses of action to be followed. It is a preparatory step. It is a systematic activity which determines when‚ how and who is going to perform a specific job. Planning is a detailed programme regarding future courses of action. It is rightly said “Well plan is half done”. Therefore planning takes into consideration available & prospective human and physical resources of the organization so as to get effective co-ordination‚ contribution &
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DESTINATION AUDIT Overview of the Place The Philippine Marine Corps named Boracay de Cavite as Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim. Ternateños (local people) refer to it simply as "Marine Base”. Most people call it Boracay de Cavite‚ a small cove located inside Gregorio Lim Marine Base in Calumpang Ternate‚ Cavite. It is officially named Katungkulan Beach Resort‚ which means “duty” in English. This beach has gray-ish sand the sea water is not blue‚ but it is clean. One of the most remarkable features
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# 05 / 2010 TI Working Paper # 04/2010 Table of Contents 1. Understanding corruption in public procurement 2. The cost of corruption for procurement 3. Corruption risks and responses 4. Effective and transparent procurement systems Corruption and Public Procurement Public procurement affects all aspects of people’s lives and assumes a large share of government budgets. The acquisition of buildings and land by municipal and national governments‚ the construction of roads‚ the provision
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inventory‚ order processing‚ purchasing‚ warehousing‚ materials handling‚ packaging‚ customer service standards‚ and production. The focus of this Publication is on the planning‚ organizing‚ and controlling of these activities - key elements for successful management in any organization. Special emphasis is given to strategic planning and decision making as an important part of the management process. Managerial efforts are directed towards setting the level of the logistics activities so as to make
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