Market surveys help businesses make better decisions about the types of products and services they offer, prices, how to deal with competitors and whether to enter or exit markets. Analysis of market surveys can prevent a business from making a Read More …
Month: February 2022
Types of Market Surveys
Market surveys can be administered in several ways. Paper surveys or questionnaires that businesses hand out in public or mail to consumers are common forms of market surveys. Businesses such as restaurants and service companies often use questionnaires to gather Read More …
Definition of a Market Survey / Market Research
Market research describes the gathering and analysis of market data, such as consumer preferences, trends in market prices and the presence of competing products. A market survey can describe any study that gathers information directly from consumers by asking them Read More …
CONSEQUENSES OF LACK OF PROCUREMENT PLANNING
Lack of planning leads to: Delay in project implementation Inadequate supplier response Procurement process shortcuts Higher prices of goods, services and works Insufficient lead time Claims of unethical or unfair dealings Delay requisitions to create false emergencies
FACTORS AFFECTING PROCUREMENT PLANNING
1. Staff Competence and Procurement Planning Competency is defined as a capability, ability or an underlying characteristic of an individual which is casually related to effective or superior performance. Competence is a cluster of related abilities, commitments, knowledge, and skills Read More …
Why involvement of procurement function in procurement planning is important
1. Develop and communicate an accurate requisition plan 2. Seek proper justification of emergencies 3. Training of requisitioners
