Survey

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 doh'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 woulr be insignificant.
None are favorable.

Professional Purchasing

The Society publishes PROFESSIONAL PURCHASING monthly and has been doing so since 1972. Members of the American Purchasing Society can enjoy exclusive purchasing benefits like access to the latest supply chain management, purchasing, and procurement articles.

This publication includes:

  • Supply chain management newsletter helps purchasing professionals perform their job more efficiently.
  • Reviews of the economy, price indexes, and business-related news.
  • Advertisements on the purchasing job board for buyers, purchasing managers, or purchasing executives.
  • Tips on purchasing related subjects.
  • Questions from members are answered.
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  • Member profiles
  • Books offered by the Society
  • Certification Announcements
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