ITM Assignment 2
Describe the steps in the procurement process. What are the possible variations to this process?
or
Describe the steps in the fulfillment process. What are the possible variations to this process?
Describe the steps in the procurement process. What are the possible variations to this process?
or
Describe the steps in the fulfillment process. What are the possible variations to this process?
You may like to approach the question by discussing 1) what the steps are, 2) various functional areas involved and what the triggers are for the start of the 3) procurement or fulfillment process(not both). It is highly encouraged to provide diagram for all the steps and details.
The example for the Process Flow Example is available at this link.
It may be helpful to augment the above with a description of a procurement or fulfillment process you are familiar with from your current job, past job, or from personal experience
You may like to approach the question by discussing what the steps are, various functional areas involved and what the triggers are for the start of the procurement or fulfillment process. It is highly encouraged to provide diagram for all the steps and details.
Assignment Expectations
Your paper should be between three and five pages. Take a definite stand on the issues, and develop your supporting argument carefully. Using material from the background information and any other sources you can find to support specific points in your argument is highly recommended; try to avoid making assertions for which you can find no support other than your own opinion.
Module 3 – Case
Required Reading
U.S. federal government procurement: Structure, process and current issues.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22536.pdf
http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/procurement/process/en/us/default.aspx
http://www.vendorseek.com/what-is-fulfillment-process.asp
You can find the diagram example at this link
https://tlc.trident.edu/content/enforced/86113-ITM206-APR2017FT-1/ITM206%20Module%203%20Process%20Flow%20Example.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=0VUPDpvxUSr6UIzG3DlBDunUW&ou=86113
