Purchasing Applications in Distribution

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Applications of purchasing systems, specifically for the distribution industry; emphasis on supplier relations, strategic purchase planning, supplier evaluation, global purchasing techniques, cost analysis, life cycle costing, value analysis; case studies and procurement modeling for distributors. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in IDIS 340 ; grade of C or better in IDIS 343 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification in industrial distribution major.