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Which sector does Farah currently work in?

  • Private sector
  • Public sector (correct)
  • Both private and public sectors
  • None of the above
  • What is the minimum value of contracts that Farah is responsible for?

  • $10 million
  • $1 million (correct)
  • $500,000
  • $100,000
  • What is the main topic of discussion in this episode of the podcast?

  • Procurement and supply profession
  • Whole-life asset management (correct)
  • Challenges in the public sector
  • Contemporary opportunities
  • Which two global crises are mentioned in the text?

    <p>COVID-19 pandemic and global shortage of semiconductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason organizations are more nervous about holding little safety or buffer stock?

    <p>Recent global crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the host's response to Farah at the end of the text?

    <p>The host wishes Farah success in her future career in the transport sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key principle of whole-life asset management?

    <p>Factoring in environmental and social costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges in identifying all costs throughout an asset's life?

    <p>Unknown or intangible costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the private sector, procurement decisions are primarily made to

    <p>Deliver profit to shareholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology has seen an exponential increase in use for inventory management in procurement?

    <p>Manufacturing Resource Planning II (MRP) systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key responsibility of Farah in her role in the public sector?

    <p>Managing assets from 'cradle' to 'grave'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of whole-life asset management in the transport sector?

    <p>Recycling and reusing assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the role of procurement changed over time?

    <p>It is now a strategic function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has helped with more effective whole-life asset management?

    <p>Technology and data analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Farah's Current Role

    • Farah works in the public sector

    Contract Value

    • Farah is responsible for a minimum value of contracts worth millions of pounds

    Discussion Topic

    • The main topic of discussion in this episode of the podcast is whole-life asset management in the transport sector

    Global Crises

    • Two global crises mentioned in the text are the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change

    Organizations' Concerns

    • Organizations are more nervous about holding little safety or buffer stock due to supply chain disruptions and global crises

    Host's Response

    • The host praises Farah for her insights and thanks her for sharing her expertise at the end of the text

    Whole-Life Asset Management Principles

    • A key principle of whole-life asset management is considering the total cost of ownership throughout an asset's life

    Challenges in Identifying Costs

    • One of the challenges in identifying all costs throughout an asset's life is tracking costs over an extended period

    Procurement Decisions

    • In the private sector, procurement decisions are primarily made to maximize shareholder value

    Inventory Management Technology

    • The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen an exponential increase in use for inventory management in procurement

    Farah's Key Responsibility

    • A key responsibility of Farah in her role in the public sector is to manage contracts with a minimum value of millions of pounds

    Focus of Whole-Life Asset Management

    • The main focus of whole-life asset management in the transport sector is to minimize whole-life costs and carbon emissions

    Changing Role of Procurement

    • The role of procurement has changed over time from a focus on short-term cost savings to a more strategic focus on minimizing whole-life costs and achieving sustainability

    Effective Whole-Life Asset Management

    • The use of digital technologies has helped with more effective whole-life asset management in the transport sector

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