For this last week, you will be looking at functional evaluation and trend analy

For this last week, you will be looking at functional evaluation and trend analysis. You have to be able to provide a functional evaluation for the entire process and be able to examine trends in the future that allow you to make better decisions about the entire process moving forward. Remember, even if everything works quite well at the unsought, modern businesses have to be ready to deal with what can be unprecedented challenges in the future. Simply put, a perfect system today won’t remain that way if you don’t look ahead. Keep this in mind as you reflect both on the theoretical construction as well as the application with Highpoint Barnie.
During week 12 of the course, we will discuss and apply the following topics:
Reflect, review and comprehend functional evaluation and trend analysis
Refresher in preparation for submitting final plan.
Develop and present a purchasing and supply management plan as directed to fulfill this week’s learning objectives.
Situation:
For this discussion question, you will be looking at chapter 17 from your reading wherein you will evaluate issues in supply evaluation and some of the trends. For this discussion please define what is meant by supply function and evaluation and why it is essential to understand the trends that lie ahead.