Gaining competitive advantage in food and beverage operations

As business is becoming more and more competitive, purchasing and supply chain management are increasingly recognised as key business drivers by top managers. Again and again it appears that buyers and supply managers can contribute significantly to the company?s bottom line?? The business context of many companies is nowadays radically changing. Most changes are not mere trends but the result of large, unruly forces which have a lasting effect on the world economy.

Critically evaluate the role of purchasing and supply chain management in food and beverage operations while considering how this and a proactive approach to cost control can provide these businesses with competitive advantage in a difficult trading environment