Office Products and Systems Purchasing
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A buyer's guide to personal business computers is presented. IBM is still the market leader in personal business computers. Competitors are introducing personal computers (PCs) that provide more capabilities for the money. Computer and office systems vendors are marketing the compatability of their PCs with existing systems. The Japanese are looking to increase their market share in the United States business market.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
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The Story of the Trucking Services Buy
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A survey of purchasing agents reveals their involvement in buying trucking services. Many factors are looked at including buying locations, types of industries, and inbound/outbound mileage. Diagrams and graphs show relationship percentages. Statistics involving contracts, expenditures, and tariffs are outlined. These buying patterns will help prospective buyers make decisions in 1984.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
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Remaking Today's Purchasing Professionals
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Chief executive officers (CEOs) want many things from their purchasing departments. Some of these things are more training programs, more strategic planning and quality. The major emphasis in purchasing is on professional development. Purchasing is regarded as a department in which top management skills can be developed. CEO attitudes towards their purchasing departments are related.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
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