Discussion 1

Examine the steps of the supply process in Chapter 4 of the text (listed below) and identify a project where improvements could be made in one or more of the steps.

Would the project have been more successful with the implementation of any or all of these steps in the supply process?

Steps of the Supply Process:

• Recognition of need
• Description of need
• Identification of potential sources
• Supplier selection and determination of terms
• Preparation and placement of the purchase order
• Follow-up and expediting
• Receipt and inspection
• Invoice clearing and payment
• Maintenance of records and relationships