problem 1: Describe the merits and demerits of leasing.
problem 2: How would you screen suppliers for good ethical performance?
problem 3: Describe the activities generally assigned to materials management.
problem 4: Describe the inefficiencies in traditional purchasing procedures.
problem 5: Illustrate the benefits and drawbacks of just-in-time purchasing.
problem 6: Illustrate the advantages and problems related with partnership sourcing.
problem 7: Describe the advantages that standardization offers to a buyer.
problem 8: In what ways has electronic commerce impacted on the traditional purchasing activities?