Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
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ISBN: 9781285869681
Author: Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 6DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain: The key elements that would be included in the contract.
Contract management:
It is the management of contract creation, analysis and execution to maximize the operational and financial performance while reducing the risks involved. In order for contract management to be successful, both parties involved in the contract must be flexible towards changing circumstances.
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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
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