Module 1 - Case STRATEGIC PURCHASING MANAGEMENT Assignment Overview Review the following article from Purchasing.com. Hannon, D. (2008). P&G uses Gillette deal to draft the blueprint for post-merg

Module 3 - Case

PROVISIONING AND INVENTORY CONTROL

Assignment Overview

Review the following article from Purchasing.com:

Stundza, T. (2002). Metal Service Centers tighten inventory controls. Retrieved Sept. 7, 2008, from Purchasing.com.

Also, please review the following article:

Yu-Shan, C., & Chang, C. (2012). Enhance green purchase intentions. Management Decision, 50(3), 502-520. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00251741211216250

Case Assignment

Turn in a paper of one to two pages (page count does not include cover or reference list) and include the following components:

1. Why did Metal Service Centers reduce their inventory?

2. Relate to the Physical Aspect of Inventory Control on page 179 of Chapter VIII, how does each of the factors potentially contribute to metal inventory control? You are welcome to refer to articles in our library or the Internet regarding some general knowledge of metal service.

Assignment Expectations

1.  Answer questions with clarity.

2. Show depth and breadth in your paper to enhance the quality of your paper.

3. Try your best to search in the Trident online library to find some papers/articles to support your argument and show them in the reference list.

4. Turn in your answers by the module due date.