Posted: September 13th, 2017

Project Risk, Quality, and Procurement Monitoring and Controlling Unit 5 Topic 2

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Topic 2: Procurement Management
Read the article:

Loppacher. J. et al. (2006). Global sourcing and procurement strategy: a model of interrelated decisions. Supply Chain Forum: International Journal. 7 (1), 34–46.

The article postulates specific procurement management actions based a strong link between two procurement dimensions to achieve organizational objectives in projects. From your perspective, is this premise a valid one or are there other dimensions/considerations to apply to global procurement practices in resourcing project on a global basis?

Remember that this is a discussion, so keep your responses succinct and to the point. Respond to at least two of your colleagues. Be sure to write your initial post according to APA format using citations/examples to substantiate your position and give credit to your references at the bottom of your post. Be sure to synthesize your analysis of the reading as a conclusion and then evaluate your synthesis.