Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement also known as 'Kaizen' means 'change for the better' and encompasses all people, products, services and processes in an organisation. It consists of making continual small improvements rather than big changes at irregular intervals, requiring close monitoring and control and ideally inbuilt in the organisations culture.
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Developing and Managing Contracts
eCommerce / Systems
E-Commerce systems are an effective and efficient way of communicating and a convenient way of conducting business. They are widely used by organisations to buy and sell products and can utilise technologies such as mobile commerce, electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, Internet marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange (EDI), inventory management systems and automated data collection systems.
The impact of technology on procurement operations
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The main sources of information on suppliers and customers
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The main types of systems for supplier selection, ordering and payment
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Efficiency
Efficiency is the degree to which something is done well or without wasted energy or effort. By definition it is therefore typically a measurable concept, quantitatively determined by the ratio of output to input.
The rights of procurement
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Supplier / Bid / Tender Evaluation
Sustainability
Sustainability in procurement terms takes into account social, economic and environmental factors alongside the typical price and quality considerations when procuring products and services. Sustainable procurement helps organisations to eliminate waste, become more energy efficient and inevitably save money.
Ethical codes of practice in procurement and supply
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Understand Need - Market and Options Assessment