Purchasing Economics Forecasting – Planning to Stay on Top

Author(s):

Patton, Michael G.
Michael G. Patton, Senior Consultant, Greybeard Advisors LLC, (614) 638-4930; Pattonmg@aol.com

92nd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2007 - Las Vegas, NV

Abstract

Today we are experiencing the impact of a rapidly expanding global market and environmental issues that are impacting most supply chains both directly and indirectly. This session reviews the key inputs, components, benefits and structure of a purchasing economics function that will provide solutions and strategies to ensure economic viability.