a)The overall objective of the procurement evaluation process is to reduce purchase risk and maximise value to the purchaser. Discuss the stages of supplier evaluation and selection that you must go through in order to achieve the said objectives. b)Why is it necessary for project promoters to prepare a business case?

a)The overall objective of the procurement evaluation process is to reduce purchase risk and maximise value to the purchaser. Discuss the stages of supplier evaluation and selection that you must go through in order to achieve the said objectives. b)Why is it necessary for project promoters to prepare a business case?

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

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Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

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