As a student in the Process and procedure of public sector procurement ofUniversityCollege of management studies, you
Question:
As a student in the Process and procedure of public sector procurement of University College of management studies, you are expected to have experiential knowledge so that you can be able to solve real life business problems after graduation. To achieve this objective, you were assign to an internship program at Kenstep group of companies in the Greater Accra Region. This firm which has twenty-five years’ experience inprocurement and supply chain business is the first choice for all individuals and companies that want quality service. You have on the contrary, observed that many of the procurement practices have not developed precipitously as situations ithe procurement business environment warrant. The accountant confirmed this by saying in the last general meeting that a certain percentage of Kenstep’s profit margin is being lost because of this situation. She gave the example that the department no longer relies on procurement department for the purchase of items, they buy hand to mouth, they buy on emergence situation most of the time and this leads to either substandard goods or evesometime pay for high cost which is eating into the profit margin of the company. As a student in the Process and procedure of public sector procurement ofUniversity College of management studies having gone through the course for the semester, using the date below,
ITEMS | QUANTITIES |
1 A4 paper | 1000 |
2 Three-hole punched paper | 100 |
3 Carbon paper | 10PK |
4 Wrapping paper | 20 |
5 Vehicles | 25 |
6 Uniforms | 40,000 |
7 Computer and software | 5 |
8 Energy/power and electrification facilities | 100KM |
9 Water supply | 10,000 Gallons |
10 Flood control and drainage | 1000 |
11 Shore protection | 100km |
12 Sewerage and solid waste management systems | 10,000 feet |
13 Sanitation | a |
14 General maintenance and repair | |
15 Extension cords | 1000 |
16 Shredder | 20 |
17 Fax machine | 5 |
18 Photocopier | 100 |
19 Computer and monitor | 45 |
20 Toner or print cartridges | 60 |
21 Telephone | 15 |
22 Photocopier | 50 |
23 Laminating machine | 7 |
24 Fire extinguisher | 1000 |
25 Batteries | 200 |
26 Hand sanitizer | 2000 |
26 Stapler | 15 |
27 scissors | 100 |
28 paperclips | 100 |
29 masking tape | 100 |
30 white glue | 100 |
31 hanging folder | 100 |
32 binders | 15 |
33 letterhead | 200pk |
34 pushpins | 100boxs |
35 pen holder | 100 |
36 Rubber stamps | 100 |
37 Ink pad | 100 |
38 Correction fluid | 10 |
39 Chairs | 1000 |
40 Bookcases | 50 |
41 Tables | 100 |
42 Desk | 200 |
43 Filing cabinets | 15 |
44 TV set | 100pcs |
45 Air Condition | 20pcs |
45 Envelopes | 1000pk |
Tasks 1
1. Group the above items into works, service and goods.