tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29841026792953215712024-02-19T17:34:09.408-08:00PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAINUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-25975786668923970812011-04-01T21:45:00.000-07:002011-04-01T21:45:59.073-07:00KSE RATES.wmvUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-26922704994813799232010-12-15T11:29:00.001-08:002010-12-15T11:29:08.429-08:00Yasir Farooq Usman invites you to Freelancer.comHi discrete.it.pakistan! Yasir Farooq Usman invites you to join Freelancer.com! Message attached: My dear Friends. Hope you are fine. Some times in your life, when you\'ll be looking for some data entry operator, a scanning professiona, a translation service or other related tasks, you\'ll be finding some professional who may complete your tas Freelancer.com is the largest Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-6458115227110136472010-10-05T02:28:00.000-07:002010-10-02T02:30:14.356-07:00The Purchasing Negotiator's Worst Enemy VlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-36544134835088819282010-10-02T02:40:00.000-07:002010-10-02T02:40:53.696-07:00Bad Negotiation Habits: Break Them TodayDo You Have Any Of These Bad Negotiation Habits?
Bad Habit #1: Not Sharing Information. When negotiating, some buyers withhold information from suppliers. For example, a supplier may ask about the size of your budget. Some buyers refuse to share that, thinking that the supplier will inflate its prices to capture every bit of that budget money.
While you and your supplier may have a few Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-49502916810226464542010-10-02T02:35:00.000-07:002010-10-02T02:36:46.611-07:00Can You Time Your Negotiation Techniques Right?While the global economy teeters between growth and a double dip recession, this may be your last chance to use a few negotiation techniques that work extremely well in rough economic times. Here are three techniques that you can still use effectively before the economy truly does improve.
"Make The Supply Chain More Competitive." It can be a challenge to get direct materials suppliers to be Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-44236077259550123492010-10-02T00:59:00.000-07:002010-10-02T00:59:08.292-07:00Negotiation Skillshttp://www.procurement-cell.blogspot.com/
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-76951895507876250632010-10-02T00:54:00.001-07:002010-10-02T00:54:57.391-07:00NEGOTIATION The art of survival & craft of winninghttp://www.procurement-cell.blogspot.com/
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-50498661409277653502010-10-02T00:49:00.000-07:002010-10-02T00:52:38.844-07:00Why Tender for Public Sector Contractshttp://www.procurement-cell.blogspot.com/
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-81154926465041140112010-09-30T19:00:00.000-07:002010-09-30T19:01:35.371-07:00An electronic procurement system is being launched soonUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-80567089880532105692010-06-07T10:25:00.000-07:002010-06-07T10:25:00.318-07:00Purchasing TrainingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-47809271486459354562009-10-21T00:05:00.000-07:002009-10-21T04:15:30.773-07:00Can You Become A Better Purchasing Professional?
How one can become a better purchasing professional. This may be a question on your mind as well. Becoming a better purchasing professional is a seven-step process. Those seven steps, which can be adapted to your specific situation, are:
1. Define the criteria for being a good purchasing professional. Is it cost savings? Continuity of supply? Innovation? All of these and more?
2. Determine Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-1983739512855793732009-09-30T03:00:00.000-07:002009-10-05T02:12:25.764-07:00Best Procurement PracticesToday, procurement strategies are more a part of a business's success than ever before. Not only has technology given companies the opportunity to truly make purchasing more efficient and inexpensive, but companies are now spending a larger percentage of their revenue on products and services than they were thirty years ago.
Most manufacturers spend around 60% of their money on the supplies thatUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-61672450211856237752009-09-29T02:29:00.000-07:002009-09-29T02:29:43.944-07:00What is the difference between purchasing and procurement?In the traditional sense, there is a significant difference in that purchasing merely reflects the act of acquisition, while procurement encompasses more elements of the supply chain (re logistics, transportation etc.).
Procurement is the acquisition of goods and/or services at the best possible total cost of ownership, in the right quantity and quality, at the right time, in the right place andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-86021585199133777712009-09-27T02:29:00.000-07:002009-09-27T02:29:00.940-07:00Incoterms ChartDear visitors!
This chart of international commercial terms has been prepared in English & Urdu. You may print the same and hang in your department for quick reference and giving a professional look to your enviroment. However, if you don't have a facility to get a large size print, then you may contact the blogger on discrete.it@gmail.com for a help. Your views/comments and new ideas will Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-71814718423367973372009-09-23T20:48:00.001-07:002009-09-23T20:48:02.092-07:00Negotiation Brinkmanship Do's & Don'tsWhat Are The Secrets Of Effective Brinkmanship? M-w.com defines brinkmanship as "the art or practice of pushinga dangerous situation or confrontation to the limit of safetyespecially to force a desired outcome." In business,brinkmanship is pushing a negotiation to the point of nearly killing a deal in order to achieve the most favorable termswhen that deal is finally agreed upon. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-12653371493887100522009-09-16T03:00:00.000-07:002009-09-16T03:08:24.516-07:00MODULE-3: CUSTOM CLEARANCE PROCEDURE FOR WHITE, YELLOW & GREEN BILL ENTRIES
In MODULE-2, I explained the documents required for clearance of consignments. Now I’ll explain customs clearance procedure for 03 types of bill of entries, so enjoy reading:-
SEE ALSO: MODULE-1, MODULE-2CLEARANCE PROCEDURE FOR WHITE BILL OF ENTRY
The clearing Agent first receives the delivery order from the shipping agency and subsequently files the Bill of Entry contained in the computer CD Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-72630752621166710802009-09-14T01:54:00.001-07:002009-09-14T02:59:17.844-07:00MODULE-2 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN PAKISTANIn MODULE-1, we covered the following topics:
a. Customs Clearance/Introductionb. Arrival of Goods at Pakistani Customs Ports
Now enjoy the next module:-
Following documents are required and provided to the clearing agent upon arrival of goods at Pakistani Customs Ports for processing:-
a) Invoice of shipment
b) Packing listc) Bill of ladingd) Copy of the Letter of Credit or Contract
If the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-46748317385501586422009-09-10T02:12:00.000-07:002009-09-13T21:04:51.932-07:00MODULE -1 : CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURE FOR IMPORTSThe purpose of this article is to disseminate information amongst the business organizations about the Customs Clearance Procedure for Imports. Complete process will be explained in 3 separate modules. Enjoy the 1st Module below:
Procedure for Imports
The procedure for imports comprises of following three processes:
a. Arrival of Goods at Customs Port
b. Filing and Examination of Bills of EntryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-26553016529624569492009-09-09T20:22:00.000-07:002009-09-09T20:23:18.209-07:00Different Types of Organizational Structures for Purchasing Function.Enterprises have long struggled with how to best organize procurement and supply management groups to optimize and continuously improve supply costs and performance. Traditionally, enterprises have faced two primary options for organizing procurement operations – each with its pros and cons: a) Centralized organizations leverage corporate spending and drive standard sourcing, process, and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-21394303608563789282009-09-09T02:45:00.000-07:002009-09-09T02:54:54.305-07:00Procurement ProfessionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-2321834782755112972009-09-09T00:46:00.000-07:002009-09-09T00:46:33.315-07:00Areas to be investigated in selection of a suitable supplier and major implications due to early and late deliveries in purchasingThe selection of best & suitable suppliers in each & every single purchase needs investigations in following areas:-
a) Classification of Suppliers: Suppliers can be classified into different categories such as producer, merchant, stock holder, agent, wholesaler etc., therefore decision should be taken according to supplier’s category i.e. which type of supplier will be suitable in a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-11432814509584636812009-09-08T23:44:00.000-07:002009-09-09T00:04:25.243-07:00Procurement ProcessProcurement process is the term used by businesses to describe the buying process, and can refer to the purchase of supplies or services. Many businesses use automated tools such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to assist procurement specialists or buyer with the buying activities. Regardless of whether an automated system is used, the goal of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-90721045632814749952009-09-08T22:22:00.000-07:002009-09-08T22:33:06.801-07:00INCOTERMSHello, all procurement professionals, I know you may be well aware of these incoterms, but this is a fresher lesson for your revision. Your comments/feedback will be highly respected. Incoterms abbreviate for International Commercial Terms & their detail description is given below:- EXW (EX WORKS)"Ex works" means that the seller delivers when he places the goods at the disposal of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-34028194820241668832009-09-08T22:13:00.000-07:002009-09-08T22:14:46.364-07:00Suppliers are boosting innovation in order to competeTuesday, September 8David Rae in Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain ManagementWhile the global economy continues to trace an uncertain path through this economic minefield, it is perhaps worth remembering some of the positive aspects to have come out of this period of doom and gloom and a recent story reported by Procurement Leaders is a good Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984102679295321571.post-8098456037152280942009-09-08T20:41:00.000-07:002009-09-08T21:00:35.354-07:00Defending A Procurement Business CaseIs Your Business Case Likely To Succeed Or Fail?
Whether it is investing in technology, training, or new staff,procurement leaders need to build a business case to compelexecutive management to fund a procurement improvementinitiative. A business case will include a description of theproject, the amount to be invested, and the expected financialbenefit to the organization.
Just having a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1