case about strategic positioning in procurement

Case: Strategic Positioning of the Procurement Function

This case regarding strategic positioning of the procurement function is created as support to lectures about procurement organization and procurement compliance. Reading in Advance of the Cases Part 1 Organization Background Acme...

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I know ChatGPT Apps – what is next?

In the journey from “What are ChatGPT Apps?” to “I’ve built half a dozen that save me hours each week,” the modern procurement professional has already taken giant strides. But for the...

Bid evaluation models

Introduction Preparing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and its evaluation approach is a pivotal step in the sourcing process. The way buyers evaluate supplier offers (Step 5 of the sourcing process) can...

Case Study: Preparing RFQ Documents in the Sourcing Process

Background In the sourcing process, the preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents is a step that directly influences the success of procurement activities. A RFQ is a formal document that invites...

Price model in procurement

In procurement, what you buy is only half the story. How you pay for it, the price model shape cost, value, supplier behavior, and risk. Whether you’re sourcing cleaning services, software development, or...

Market Analysis with a RFI - case Step 4 in sourcing process

Market Analysis (RFI and Supplier Pre-Selection)

Cases connected to Step 4 of the sourcing process. The case is designed to help buyers-in-training practice how to: Each case includes background and scenario details, industry context, and the specific sourcing...

Case: Deciding Sourcing Tactics with the Kraljic Matrix

Welcome to the third step of the sourcing process: deciding sourcing tactics. In this case, you’ll move beyond understanding internal needs and begin looking outward, toward the supplier market. This is where...

General sourcing process and assessing current situation in step 2

Student Briefing – Sourcing Case Simulation: Step 2 – Assessing the Current Situation

🎯 Welcome to the Sourcing Simulation You are about to step into the shoes of a procurement professional preparing for a real-world sourcing event. Your task is to analyze the current situation for a specific category within...

Supplier Management = Supplier Relationship Management?

Executive Summary Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) transforms traditional, transactional supplier oversight into a strategic, partnership-driven discipline. While Supplier Management ensures organizations get the right goods at the right price—covering supplier evaluation, contract governance, performance...

Sourcing Case Exercise: Stakeholder Alignment in Step 1

🎯 Learning Targets Stakeholder Alignment case After completing this role play exercise, students will be able to: Tips: EFFSO Swedish-English purchasing terms 💡 Why Is This Meeting So Important? The first meeting between the...

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