purchasing
1. As the chief of purchasing in a giant retailer company, you always heard some people comment that supply is taking profit instead of making profit because it spends organizational resources. How do you think this statement, do you agree? Use example to illustrate your answer.
2. The petroleum and coal products industry accounts for 80% of total purchases per sales, while the food industry accounts for about 60%. Explain what these numbers mean. What does this number mean for supply managers at companies in these industries?