Project Risk and Procurement Management Assignment 2: This is an individual assignment worth 50% of the module mark. Word length 3000 words (do not exceed word limit). Do not include the abstract, table of contents, or References in the word count. Submission: Electronically through RKC’s OnlineCampus Relates to Learning Outcomes: ï‚· Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of procurement for global organisations operating in complex market environments ï‚· Locate, synthesise and critically evaluate recent/current information from a wide range of published literature in the area of Project Risk and Procurement Management Assessment Housekeeping: You are required to follow the University’s regulations regarding plagiarism and citing sources and references used. Assignments may not be submitted late. Marking penalties for late submission will follow the University regulations for PMC and late submission. Please note that there are changes in the late submission process this year. Submission of Assessment: Please submit an electronic copy of your assessment via RKC’s OnlineCampus. The electronic copy may be in either Word or PDF, and you should ensure that the file only contains your student number – papers will be identified electronically. Please ensure that the file you uploaded (download it from the system) is in working order, and is the file you intended to upload. Project Risk and Procurement Management Kevin Kane Sem 3 2015 2016 2 Assignment Brief A proactive strategic procurement operation can give the organisation it represents a competitive advantage by reducing waste in the value chain. For an organisation of your choice, you are asked to critically examine the contribution that the Procurement function makes to the firm’s competitive advantage. This coursework should follow a structured approach and should be prepared and presented as an academic report. You should undertake a relevant literature review that helps inform your investigation. Please also ensure that the Harvard Referencing System is adhered to and fully complied with. It is acceptable to focus on one or more of the areas below or to provide an overall Procurement review: ï‚· Procurement Strategy ï‚· Supply Chain Management ï‚· Procurement Processes ï‚· Strategic Sourcing ï‚· e-procurement ï‚· Sustainable Procurement ï‚· Supply Risk

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