Flashcards: Purchasing and Supply Management — 11 cards

What are the main stages of the purchasing-order-delivery process?

Defining needs, searching suppliers, tendering, selecting supplier, ordering, and monitoring delivery.

Purchasing process stages

Needs definition, supplier search, tender, selection, order, delivery monitoring.

What must the purchasing process consider when buying products and equipment?

Environmental and ergonomic considerations.

Supplier requirement for eco-cleaner

EcoCERT-certified environmentally friendly detergent.

What is the purchasing objective in supplier research?

To independently and efficiently research and select suppliers and manage relationships.

Offer comparison criteria

Price, discounts, delivery charges, payment, time, total cost.

What is a cahier des charges used for in supplier relations?

It is sent to suppliers to obtain price proposals.

Purchase order purpose

Formal request to finalize supplier and order.

Environmental consideration in purchasing

Account for eco-factors when buying products and consumables.

Stock management indicator

Difference between stock levels and consumption.

Effective supply management

Check delivery, store, reference, monitor supplies.