briefly describe the 6 methods description(to the supplier). How do they differ?

Chapter 6 revolves around Steps 1 & 2 of the Supply Process, Step 1 - Recognition of Need and Step 2 - Description of Need respectively (see Chapter 4 pages 78 to 81 as a reminder). Two key questions must be asked: (1) How do we determine organizational needs? and (2) How do we translate and communicate these needs to (potential) suppliers? 1. Give a sentence or two description of the three need criteria levels: strategic, traditional, and additional current. Elaborate a bit on the various sub-components of the tradition and additional current criteria. 2. Briefly describe the 7 broad categories of needs typical of most organizations. How do they differ? 3. What does Figure 6-1 tell us? Be specific. 4. Briefly describe the 6 methods of description (to the supplier). How do they differ? 5. Offer your definition of the words standardization and simplification as offered by the text. know these questions are fairly basic, but these criteria, categories, and descriptors are key understanding the procurement process