Wanted: 'Compleat' Vendors
Article Abstract:
Suppliers are expected to be quality-oriented. Purchasing managers want product quality as well as quality of technical service and delivery. Quality in terms of value and vendor information system is also important. Purchasing relations with suppliers must involve information sharing. Some companies have vendor days in which suppliers participate in discussions with purchasing personnel. Experiences at a variety of companies with good supplier/purchasing relations are described.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Purchasing Knows What Management Wants
Article Abstract:
Managers are pressuring purchasing personnel to improve and study the management function. Purchasing managers are responding in a variety of ways. They are giving more responsibility to field buyers. They are working more closely with other departments and meshing their strategy with that of their corporations. They have been trying new set-ups in attempts to schedule as well as purchase items. The experiences of purchasing managers at a variety of companies are described.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Everyone in the Company Contributes to the Bottom Line
Article Abstract:
All departments contribute to company savings, not just purchasing. Teamwork is suggested for sharing savings contributions. A purchasing newsletter, personal letters, and a value analysis program are some of the ways to spread the credit.
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Tanker operators increase their commitment to safety. Damage stability worries MCA
- Abstracts: Cruise operators prefer diesel electric. Manufacturers ready when market picks up. Here's watt the numbers say
- Abstracts: Potential for improved performance. Sludge: in the tank or in the engine. 'One-fuel' ship to return an overall at-sea consumption of 125g-bhp h
- Abstracts: Thrusters assume new roles. Driving for flexibility