A competitor develops an alternative type of vacuum cleaner to one produced by your organization. Is this an example of the threat of substitutes, one of the five forces of competition described by competitive forces theory?
Jenny is a procurement manager who works in the public sector. She has been charged with organising a tender to source new Xray machines for a hospital and to ensure that they receive ‘value for money’. Which of the following should Jenny consider when drafting her ITT?
Which of the following is a valid reason for ending a relationship with a supplier?
A buyer should concentrate their efforts on managing the start and onboarding stage of a supplier relationship by ...
Keeping all information and plans confidential from the supplier
Pre-qualifying and assessing the supplier's capability
Focusing solely on the buying organisation's goals
Building a positive and trusting relationship