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What does procurement management contribute to organizational success?

  • Procurement management has no impact on organizational success.
  • Effective purchasing and supply management contributes significantly to organizational success. (correct)
  • Organizational success is not related to procurement management.
  • Procurement management only plays a minor role in organizational success.

    • Why does every organization need suppliers?

  • Suppliers are unnecessary for organizations.
  • Organizations can function without suppliers.
  • Organizations need suppliers to increase costs.
  • No organization can exist without suppliers. (correct)

    • What is the objective of procurement?

  • The objective of procurement is to minimize the supplier base.
  • The objective of procurement is to delay acquiring materials and services.
  • Procurement has no specific objectives.
  • To acquire materials, services, and equipment of the right qualities, in the right quantities, at the right prices, at the right time. (correct)

    • What is the importance of procurement to organizational success?

    <p>Effective purchasing and supply management is important for organizational success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of procurement management's contribution to organizational success?

    <p>Effective purchasing and supply management contributes significantly to organizational success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of procurement management?

    <p>Acquiring materials, services, and equipment at the right qualities, quantities, prices, and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is effective purchasing and supply management important for organizational success?

    <p>It contributes significantly to organizational success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall objective of procurement?

    <p>Acquiring materials, services, and equipment of the right qualities and quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does procurement management explore?

    <p>The nature of contribution and the management requirements for effective and efficient performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does every organization need suppliers?

    <p>No organization can exist without suppliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Procurement's primary function is to serve production by supplying parts, materials on time according to production schedules, contract jobs, projects, new products.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Procurement does not need to cooperate with engineering on new product design and specifications, and also value analysis/engineering.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Procurement does not liaise and track with marketing on sales quota, sales quotations, costs of materials, new products.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Procurement does not need to work together with planner on inventory level, production schedule change, lead time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Procurement does not follow up closely on transportation, charges, delivery schedules and information, delivery performance index.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Procurement Management and Organizational Success

    • Effective procurement management contributes to organizational success by ensuring timely supply of materials and parts according to production schedules.
    • Every organization needs suppliers to provide necessary goods and services.
    • The primary objective of procurement is to supply production with required parts and materials on time.

    Focus of Procurement Management

    • The main focus of procurement management is to support production by supplying necessary materials and parts according to production schedules.

    Importance of Procurement

    • Procurement is crucial for organizational success as it ensures timely supply of materials and parts, enabling production to meet schedules and deadlines.

    Limits of Procurement Management

    • Procurement management does not involve cooperation with engineering on new product design and specifications, or value analysis/engineering.
    • Procurement does not liaise with marketing on sales quota, sales quotations, costs of materials, and new products.
    • Procurement does not work together with planners on inventory levels, production schedule changes, and lead times.
    • Procurement does not follow up on transportation, charges, delivery schedules, and information, or delivery performance index.

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    Test your knowledge of procurement management with this quiz covering the overview, role, importance, objectives, structures, and specialization within procurement. Challenge yourself with questions related to procurement management and enhance your understanding of this crucial business function.

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