Day: June 9, 2022

1.1 Introduction Determining what materials and services to purchase is the first and one of the most crucial steps in the procurement process. Responsibility for this determination varies with the requirement. In many cases, the using department is responsible. For Read More …

DCM MODULE 3 PROJECT AND CONTACT MANAGEMENT   Topic 1: Introduction to Project Management What Is A Project? A project is a complex of activities where resources are used in expectation of returns. It intends to achieve specific objectives. It Read More …

According to Oakley and Krug (1993), the past decade marked a period of unprecedented change in the world generally in business markets specifically. Forecasts suggest that the ‗80s were merely a prelude to the dynamic challenges ahead in the ‗90s Read More …

TOPIC 8 PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION Definition Physical distribution is the group of activities associated with the supply of finished product from the production line to the consumers. The physical distribution considers many sales distribution channels, such as wholesale and retail, and Read More …

TOPIC 6 RECEIVING AND INSPECTION OF GOODS Receiving of incoming goods Introduction: Receipt of goods in a working environment is a very important exercise since it accounts to verification of consignment from various quarters.  It calls for authorized personnel from Read More …

TOPIC 5 ORDERING PROCEDURE This is a set by step process of acquisition of goods , services and works as recommended by PPDA (2005) A: IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING PURCHASE PROCEDURES Ensure public organisations get value for money Enhance transparency and Read More …

TOPIC 4 SOURCING Topic 1 : Introduction to sourcing Definition of sourcing Sourcing is the process of identifying, selecting and developing suppliers. The definition of sourcing can be simple or much more complex, the simple definition is “the process involved Read More …

TOPIC 3 DETERMINATION OF PRICE AND RIGHT TIME TO BUY: PRICE Defin 1: A value that will purchase a finite quantity, weight, or other measure of a good or service. Defin 2 the sum or amount of money or its Read More …

TOPIC 2 QUALITY AND QUANTITY DETERMINATION Introduction to concepts in quality management: Defin 1 : Quality: ISO 8402 defines quality as the totality of features and characteristics of a product that bears on the ability to satisfy stated or implied Read More …