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When is it less favorable to obtain quotes or sealed bids when you have no clear product or service specification?

When you have no price forecast or budget.
When you don't know of any capable suppliers.
When no purchase has been approved.
When there is no advantage in obtaining competitive bids.
Where any cost saving would be insignificant.
None are favorable.

Excellent Supplier Award for 2008

Year: 2008

The winner of the American Purchasing Societyís 2008 Excellent Supplier Award is Dr. Shrink, Inc. The company is a supplier of shrinkwrap and other packaging materials. The award is based on a record of meeting delivery schedules, producing desired quality, and providing outstanding service. Nomination for the award was received from Katrina Cranford, a buyer for Beneteau, USA. She states Dr. Shrink is a ìStupendous supplier, always on time, ...friendly staff - just all around pleasant to work with in every respect. Tremendously reliable.î