Association of Purchasing and Supply
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The Association of Purchasing and Supply has created a new Linkedin Group to facilitate the wider cross fertilisation of supply chain management information and ideas.
While only it is only a 'new born' group we are sure that you and your colleagues will assist us in making it an invaluable resource going forward.
Please feel free to explore and participate. 
View the APS Group Profile
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Vacancy - Forecasting and Planning Manager ( Dundalk ) find out more .....
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Getting Ready for Buyer / Seller Negotiations
Preparing and planning or as many might just say “getting ready for” a negotiation with suppliers is often left to the last minute. In bigger negotiations this can have disastrous and very costly consequences. Poor preparations can leave you unsure of the necessary direction a negotiation should take. Leading to behaviour and actions indicative of one who is not appropriately confident or assertive. A self-induced situation that could be perceived as a weakness by suppliers. Read Further >>>>
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Calculating Inventory Carrying Costs
The carrying cost of inventory is often described as a percentage of the average annual inventory value. This percentage includes all the associated costs of holding and managing the inventory.
Like the cost of raising a purchase order, the actual cost of holding inventory can vary significantly from business to business. To use a rule of thumb measurement is not appropriate if real and measurable savings are to be made. Read Further >>>>
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Supplier Appraisal and Evaluation Seminar - April 25th 2012
54% Discount for Members of APS find out more......
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