MAN 4570 • Purchasing & Supply Management
Purchasing & Supply Management
A student hub for sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, negotiation, cost analysis, procurement processes, and supply risk.
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Supplier thinking
Move beyond price alone. Consider capability, quality, service, risk, capacity, fit, and total value.
Preparation
Good sourcing and negotiation depend on information gathered before the conversation begins.
Total value
Analyze total cost of ownership and operational consequences, not only quoted unit price.
Judgment
Balance measurable cost with harder-to-quantify operational, relationship, and risk tradeoffs.
Learn it. Practice it. Apply it.
Use the public resources on this site to reinforce the skills behind the course.