Essays about: "benefits of strategic purchasing"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the words benefits of strategic purchasing.

  1. 6. E-procurement adoption, its benefits and costs

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Hossein Mahdillou; Jawid Akbary; [2014]
    Keywords : E-procurement; Supply chain management; ERP; Direct cost DIR ; Strategic Purchasing Cost SPC ; Operational Purchasing Cost OPC ; Non Product Related NPR ; Cost Benefits CB ; Electronic Procurement System EPS ;

    Abstract : This thesis report aims at illustrating and describing how e-procurement can contribute in creating value and reducing overheads associated with the procurement process through adopting and implementing e-procurement systems and applications in the supply chain network of an organization. It is an obvious fact that e-procurement plays a vital role in managing the supply chain especially now that outsourcing has become very common in the business market environment around the world. READ MORE

  3. 7. Standardizing purchasing processes : Increasing purchasing efficiency for production process equipment at Höganäs Sweden AB

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Maria Ek; [2013]
    Keywords : process standardization; Purchasing process; purchasing portfolio models; purchasing efficiency; Höganäs; production process equipment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem discussion: The execution of the purchasing process of production process equipment at Höganäs Sweden AB is believed to have an improvement potential. Increasing its efficiency and securing the quality of the purchasing process is therefore of large interest from the company’s point of view. READ MORE

  4. 8. Logistical approach and perspective of Purchasing Integration: An exploratory Case study

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Danat Kaewsaithiam; [2012]
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    Abstract : Purchasing and Logistics are considered by all level of management in the company as two of the most important internal functions within an organization. Both activities are the key factors which contribute towards the company‟s competitive-edge and efficiency through value adding activities. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Value Added by the Purchasing Department to the Organization

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Leticia Elizabeth Arias Peregrina; [2012]
    Keywords : Purchasing; value added; value-based purchasing; internal customer; customer satisfaction; internal service quality; purchasing maturity; value chain.;

    Abstract : The role of purchasing has been evolving during the last years, increasing its strategic importance inside the organization. Traditionally viewed as a supportive function impacting only the bottom-line of the company, the main performance indicators for purchasing were cost-reduction and savings. READ MORE

  6. 10. Benefits and Challenges with Global Sourcing : A study of Swedish companies

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Christian Johnsson; Felix Morling; [2011]
    Keywords : Global sourcing; International purchasing; Strategic international purchasing; Swedish businesses;

    Abstract : Global sourcing is an important strategy for Swedish businesses since it is a mean to gain competitive advantage which is important on the global market Swedish businesses act on. Consequently it is interesting to investigate the importance of the perceived benefits and challenges with global sourcing since these factors affect the global sourcing decision. READ MORE