Find some examples of RFP bidding. What are the keys to supplier relationship management? In what…


Find some examples of RFP bidding.

What are the keys to supplier relationship management?

In what ways is purchasing becoming more professional?

A manufacturing company has the following financial information (in millions of $):

a. What is the profit leverage effect of purchasing in this company?

b. What is the increase in earnings from an 8 percent savings in purchasing?

A service company has the following financial information (in millions of $)

a. What is the profit leverage effect of reducing the cost of the facilitating goods in this company?

b. It has been suggested that the in-house services costs could be reduced by 10 percent in the coming year by implementing lean systems. What effect would this have on earnings increase in percentage?

c. What is the profit leverage effect of in-house services relative to profits?