The role of purchasing organizations has changed over the years. What has been the focus of the purchasing organization since 2000?

Managing supply chain and operations

This assignment will require you to conduct research within the textbook and external research to help support your points. This is not an opinion based assignments – it is based on analysis of what you find in your research. Your points should be properly supported from the sources you used within your work and referenced at the end of your work.

1. The role of purchasing organizations has changed over the years. What has been the focus of the purchasing organization since 2000? (10 points)

2. Why has manufacturing moved from Japan to China to now Vietnam? Where does it moved to next? What are the major criteria for this shift in locations? (40 points)

3. What products and services are still centered in the United States and should they be considered very critical to keep in the United States? Identify THREE products or Services, describe what they are, and support your point either way as to if they should be considered critical to keep in the United States. (50 points)