There are four stages in procurement evolution: basic beginning, moderate development, limited integration and fully integrated supply chain. Second stage one profesion is elieve are en roemsin is etrate for thy management' is a strategy for the third stage. Provide a description of 'category management' in your words. In your opinion, appraise which stage in the procurement evolution that 'category management' should belong to. Give reasons to support it.

(a) Identify at least four (4) characteristics of a good procurement system. (b) Discuss the key steps or processes involved in the procurement management cycle.

What is the value of Customer Relationship Management between and manufacturer and suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, sales force, and employees?

Challenges facing by the procurement. at shoprite and examples

How do you perform a vendor analysis?

What is thedifference between a supply chain orientation and supply chain management?

Toyota Motors is trying to assess the performance of two manufacturers that could supply music systems for its vehicles. Using the information in the table below determine which manufacturer Toyota should use and why? Toyota’s decision to choose the supplier is based upon what type of demand?   Performance Evaluation of Brands Issues Important weights Manufacture A’s performance Manufacture B’s performance Sound 0.4 5 3 Cost 0.3 2 4 Delivery Time 0.1 2 2 Brand cachet    0.2 5 1 Total 1

Name and describe the two functions in the flow of materials from supplier to consumer. Whatare the differences between physical supply and physical distribution?