Answer each in APA.

CHAPTER 4: REVIEW QUESTIONS

• Explain the differences between the various types of purchasing organizations. Under what conditions is each types appropriate?
• What are item categories in purchasing? Explain how each of the following item categories impact the purchasing process: consignment process, third-party item, subcontracting item.
• Briefly describe the steps in the procurement process explained in this chapter. What are some possible variations to this process?

CHAPTER 5: REVIEW QUESTIONS

• Briefly discuss the organizational levels relevant to the fulfillment process. Be sure to explain the relationships among the various levels.
• What is a distribution chain? How is it relevant to the fulfillment process?
• Explain the relationships among the following organizational levels: sales organization, distribution channel, division, and sales area.
• What is the purpose of a customer-material info record? Provide examples of the types of data it contains.

CHAPTER 6: REVIEW QUESTIONS

• Explain the function of a bill of materials in the production process.
• Explain the relationship between bills of materials, work centers, and product routings.
• What are the different production order statuses? What is the significance of the order status?
• What are the different options for production order confirmations?