Devry GSCM440 All Weeks Discussions Latest 2020 MAY

GSCM440 Supply Chain Procurement Management & Global Sourcing

Week 1 Discussion

THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Discuss the strategic issues in a large multisite company with a single corporate centralized purchasing department versus a decentralized multiple sites purchasing group.

GSCM440 Supply Chain Procurement Management & Global Sourcing

Week 2 Discussion

Objectives of Supply Management

What type of supply management structure is required for a company that has two separate locations in one industrial park located two blocks apart, compared to a company that has locations in two cities?

GSCM440 Supply Chain Procurement Management & Global Sourcing

Week 3 Discussion

MAKE VERSUS BUY

In terms of quality, what are the most common reasons for deciding to make something versus buying the item? When would you buy something instead of making it?

GSCM440 Supply Chain Procurement Management & Global Sourcing

Week 4 Discussion

FUNCTIONS OF INVENTORY ON QUANTITY

What are the functions and forms of inventory? What are the operational advantages and disadvantages of each one? How does this impact quantity?

GSCM440 Supply Chain Procurement Management & Global Sourcing

Week 5 Discussion

COST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

What is meant by cost management? How do we go about validating and using this process? Explain your answer.

GSCM440 Supply Chain Procurement Management & Global Sourcing

Week 6 Discussion

SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL SOURCING

Discuss the behavioral and cultural issues that a purchasing agent needs to be aware of in order to ensure a successful global sourcing program. Explain how best to manage these issues.

GSCM440 Supply Chain Procurement Management & Global Sourcing

Week 7 Discussion

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS

What should a buyer consider to make certain that he or she is not exposing his or her company to excessive legal risks?