Table of Contents Consensus versus Average Forecasting 1 Options 1 Demand Forecast 1 Supplier Selection 2 Change Orders 3 Lessons 3 Appendix A: Simulation Comments 4 Appendix B: Simulation Results 6 Consensus versus Average Forecasting The consensus forecasts worked well for quick insight into estimated demand for each month. In our first year we used the consensus demand because we did not know the dynamics of the group‚ and we were relying on their expertise to guide us toward
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IBM was able to reduce its procurement costs by sending purchase orders‚ receiving invoices and paying suppliers by using the World Wide Web as its transaction processing network. Much of the savings came from eliminating intermediaries—IBM was able to eliminate intermediaries because the Internet allowed IBM to work with multiple tiers of suppliers simultaneously. 2. The speed and ease of using the Internet allowed IBM to form partnerships with small suppliers even though many of these
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TYPES OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Sollish et al (2011) states that the decision over what contract type to use is one of the most important strategic decisions; because the type of contract has an influence on how the contractor is paid and the risk allocation between the contracting parties. In making such a decision the goal should be to get the optimum project objective attainment likelihood. 2.0 CONTRACT TYPES According to Sollish et al (2011)‚ there are two major types
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Case: AMERICAN CHEMICAL CORPORATION 1. Executive Summary Dixon‚ an American specialty chemical producer‚ wants to buy Collinsville plant from American Chemical Corporation‚ another typical chemical company in 1979. Dixon wants to diversify its product line buy acquiring the aforesaid plant‚ which produces sodium-chlorate to supply to paper producers in Southeastern part of the US. This plant initially cost 12 mln. USD and additional 2‚25 mln. USD needed to buy laminate technology to increase efficiency
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competitive. Target Corporation is one of the leading retail companies that have realized how the retail industry is changing. They have announced over a year ago they are investing in themselves in billions of dollars to adapt to these changes. There are goals in which Target Corporation can take like offering affordable prices‚ revamping stores‚ and expanding their online presence. These are several goals Target Corporation can work to achieve for the next five years. Target Corporation needs their customers
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Situation Analysis Industry: Cutlery/ Direct Selling Industry Sales force consists of 15 million direct sellers 2007 U.S. Industry sales were $30.8 billion; Global sales were $114 billion Average annual growth rate is 3.2% Company: 61st year in operation (2010) $200 million revenues Headquarters located in Olean‚ Pennsylvania Over 500 products‚ ranging in price from $27 to $945 (Increases 5% every other year) Numerous subsidiaries- Trends: Majority of sales force
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McDonald’s ® Procurement Strategy Richard Bender‚ Desmond Elmes‚ Michael Henderson‚ Tony Stewart Global Sourcing and Procurement ISCOM/473 Professor David Underwood October 15‚ 2012 McDonald’s Procurement Strategy Since opening in 1955 McDonald’s is one of the most successful fast food chains in the world. McDonald’s has over 33‚000 fast food restaurants in 119 countries. With locations around the globe‚ McDonald’s continues to manage a strong supply
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To: Bill McDonnell‚ Director of Budgeting and Planning of Media General From: Lead Consulting Agent of EMC Corporation Date: 6/6/12 Re: Managing the balanced scorecard Over the past decade Media General has expanded its business to every media outlet that is available to consumers. Newspaper‚ television broadcast and Internet are all very important aspects of the business and the balanced scorecard is what will make them all work in harmony. The current plan has seen success but with times
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Ch 7. P8. What are the issues or questions purchasing needs to address when evaluating whether a supplier is a candidate for a longer-term relationship? There are several issues which plays a large importance in order to analyze if a supplier is a good candidate for a longer term relationship. The organization has to evaluate if there is existence of a real willingness‚ coming from the supplier‚ in order to establish a long-term relationship. Also‚ this particular idea supposes the involvement of
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Dell Computer Corporation Dell Computer is maintained and increased their competitive advantage. They want to maintain a low cost position to maximize the value passed on to customers‚ while driving costs lower and lower. They also want to drive aggressive pricing and profitability gain share. Dell wants to always put customers first and remain aggressive about driving improved customer value across all Dell business. Employee support of Product Leadership‚ Customer Experience‚ and Globalization
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