Course Description

BU405 Purchasing and Materials Management 0.5

This course explores how an organization replenishes and manages the inputs – materials as well as services – used in its operations. Topics include organizational role of purchasing, purchasing strategy, supplier selection and development, analysis of trade promotions and supply contracts, and selected topics in inventory management.

Prerequisite: BU395.

Official electronic version updated at 10:33 a.m. March 31, 2005

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