1. TASK: Insert the appropriate word in the text below:
right - align - bidding - continuity - durable - ensure - variety - execution - investigation - estimates - lead - numerous - reached - task force - submitted - breaks down
The purchasing process for companies ________ down into eight clear steps to ensure the ________ of the business processes. In the first step the company identifies a need, for which the answer is the purchase of a product. The final step is the ________ of a purchase contract. The steps in between build an organized, informed process that results in the company purchasing the ________ product for the need from a qualified supplier whose product is the most ________ for the price.
Identify Need
Identify the need for a product purchase. For example, a lawn company wants to offer mowing services to its clients. To do this it needs to purchase a mower. Thus, the need to make a purchase of a product, a mower, is ________d.
Select Specific Product
Select a specific product to ________ with the need. For example the lawn company must select which type of mower from the ________ of products on the market meets the company’s need for a mower the best.
Appoint Purchase Team
Put a team – a ________ ________ – together to manage the purchase process, including finalizing the list of required technical specifications for the product and the ________ and award process.
Specify Technical Specifications
Arrive at a list of required technical specifications for the product to ________ it meets the company’s needs.
Budget for Purchase
Make ________ for the purchase relying on the range of prices identified by the ________ done in Step 3.
Research Potential Suppliers
Research the ________ product types that fit the need along with their suppliers to identify the most durable model at the best price. If the lawn company decides to purchase a riding mower, research is conducted into which brand and manufacturer provides the most durable product for the price asked.
Choose Bids
Choose bids from the manufacturers and suppliers of the identified product that meets quality, ________ time and other specifications.
Award Contract
Select a supplier from the bids ________ and award the purchase contract.
2. CHECK YOUR SPEAKING
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əˈlaɪn wɪð |
выравнивать |
|
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bidding process |
ˈbɪd.ɪŋ ˈprəʊses |
тендерный процесс |
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to break down |
breɪk daʊn |
детализировать |
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continuity |
ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti |
непрерывность, преемственность |
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durable |
ˈdjʊə.rə.bl̩ |
длительный, долговременный, долговечный |
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to ensure |
ɪnˈʃʊə(r) |
гарантировать, обеспечивать |
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estimate |
ˈestɪmət |
прогнозная оценка |
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execution |
ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən |
выполнение |
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investigation |
ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn |
расследование |
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lead time |
liːd taɪm |
время выполнения заказа |
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numerous |
ˈnjuː.mə.rəs |
многочисленный |
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to reach |
riːtʃ |
достигать |
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to submit |
səbˈmɪt |
сдавать на рассмотрение |
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task force
|
tɑːsk fɔːs |
рабочая группа |
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variety
|
vəˈraɪəti |
разнообразие |
3. SEE CORRECT ANSWER
The purchasing process for companies breaks down into eight clear steps to ensure the continuity of the business processes. In the first step the company identifies a need, for which the answer is the purchase of a product. The final step is the execution of a purchase contract. The steps in between build an organized, informed process that results in the company purchasing the right product for the need from a qualified supplier whose product is the most durable for the price.
Identify Need
Identify the need for a product purchase. For example, a lawn company wants to offer mowing services to its clients. To do this it needs to purchase a mower. Thus, the need to make a purchase of a product, a mower, is reached.
Select Specific Product
Select a specific product to align with the need. For example the lawn company must select which type of mower from the variety of products on the market meets the company’s need for a mower the best.
Appoint Purchase Team
Put a team – a task force – together to manage the purchase process, including finalizing the list of required technical specifications for the product and the bidding and award process.
Specify Technical Specifications
Arrive at a list of required technical specifications for the product to ensure it meets the company’s needs.
Budget for Purchase
Make estimates for the purchase relying on the range of prices identified by the investigation done in Step 3.
Research Potential Suppliers
Research the numerous product types that fit the need along with their suppliers to identify the most durable model at the best price. If the lawn company decides to purchase a riding mower, research is conducted into which brand and manufacturer provides the most durable product for the price asked.
Choose Bids
Choose bids from the manufacturers and suppliers of the identified product that meets quality, lead time and other specifications.
Award Contract
Select a supplier from the bids submitted and award the purchase contract.
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