(A) Many firms consider procurement to be a more strategic function than in the past. Why? Cite one or more references to back up your position. Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
(B) There has been a lot of news lately about corporate social responsibility, safety, and procurement. Do you expect the trend toward socially responsible procurement to continue? Why or why not? Give one or more examples to support your position. Cite one or more references to back up your position. Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
(C) Using the internet, look up one export Management Company. What services and proposed benefits do they offer? Cite one or more references to back up your position. Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.