Procurement Management
1. Overview of Procurement Management
a. Definition and contents of procurement
-Purchase the most suitable item for the purpose
-Purchase to meet the required delivery
-Purchase from an excellent vendor
-Select an effective transportation method to avoid waste
-Purchase at a minimum cost
b. Procedure of procurement activities
-Planning procurement
-Purchasing
-Management after purchasing
c. Procurement information management
-Document control
-Utilization of the computer system
d. Risk management
-Cost related risks
-Technical risks
-Lead time risks
-Computer risks
-Other risks
2. Overseas Procurement Management
a. Motivation of overseas procurement
b. Problems and countermeasures in overseas procurement
-Problems in communication
-Higher in cost than domestic product
-Difficulty in finding a suitable vendor
-Low reliablity because of frequent delay in delivery
-No price discount available
c. Organization for overseas procurement
d. Routes of contracting with overseas vendors
3. Materials Management
a. Overview of materials management
-Objectives and overview of materials management for a project
b. Materials management in procurement
-Determination of ordering time and purchase quantity
-Delivery control
c. Materials management in construction
-Stock management
-Replenishment
