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MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Market Structure (Trade)
- Production (Economics)
- Government Contracts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dual sourcing
1, record 1, English, dual%20sourcing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- double sourcing 2, record 1, English, double%20sourcing
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When it comes to supply chain management, dual sourcing is the practice of using two different suppliers for any particular raw material, product, service, or component. 3, record 1, English, - dual%20sourcing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie des marchés (Commerce)
- Production (Économie)
- Marchés publics
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- double approvisionnement
1, record 1, French, double%20approvisionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux pour un [est] le principe du double approvisionnement dans les achats. Concrètement, cela signifie : un acheteur commande des ressources identiques auprès de deux fournisseurs indépendants [...] 2, record 1, French, - double%20approvisionnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Work and Production
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- supply chain coordinator
1, record 2, English, supply%20chain%20coordinator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- supply chain co-ordinator 2, record 2, English, supply%20chain%20co%2Dordinator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Supply chain coordinators] are responsible for overseeing and supervising the supply chain staff, providing guidance and ensuring that all staff are performing high-quality work that meets company standards. The supply chain coordinator delegates tasks to other supply chain workers to make sure that purchasing and inventory requests are completed in a timely manner. They are also responsible for assisting the supply chain and purchasing teams to reduce supplier lead times and material costs. Supply chain coordinators also work directly with buyers and upper management, as well as customer service, inventory control, finance, and production staff. Additionally, they communicate with outside suppliers and customers. 1, record 2, English, - supply%20chain%20coordinator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Travail et production
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur de chaine d'approvisionnement
1, record 2, French, coordonnateur%20de%20chaine%20d%27approvisionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coordonnatrice de chaine d'approvisionnement 1, record 2, French, coordonnatrice%20de%20chaine%20d%27approvisionnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Strategic Planning and Coordination Division
1, record 3, English, Strategic%20Planning%20and%20Coordination%20Division
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Branch Planning and Administration 2, record 3, English, Branch%20Planning%20and%20Administration
former designation, correct
- BPA 2, record 3, English, BPA
former designation, correct
- BPA 2, record 3, English, BPA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS). 2, record 3, English, - Strategic%20Planning%20and%20Coordination%20Division
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Strategic Planning and Coordination Division provides planning and administrative services to the Chief Information Officer(CIO) and Deputy Chief Information Officer(DCIO) of the Government of Canada. In support of this role, the division develops the strategic and business plans, documents and reports that articulate the CIO Branch's role, strategic directions and accomplishments, and provides comprehensive secretariat support to the senior inter-departmental committees leading the Government's service transformation agenda. The Strategic Planning and Coordination Division directs the administration of the Branch's financial, material and human resources activities, and is responsible for coordinating events and providing liaison services for the CIO and DCIO. The division also supports the activities of the CIO Branch by contributing to the government-wide use of Official Languages in the area of information management and technology and by providing strategic advice to the CIO, DCIO and senior management. 1, record 3, English, - Strategic%20Planning%20and%20Coordination%20Division
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Division de la planification stratégique et de la coordination
1, record 3, French, Division%20de%20la%20planification%20strat%C3%A9gique%20et%20de%20la%20coordination
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Planification et administration de la Direction 2, record 3, French, Planification%20et%20administration%20de%20la%20Direction
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- PAD 2, record 3, French, PAD
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- PAD 2, record 3, French, PAD
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor (SCT). 2, record 3, French, - Division%20de%20la%20planification%20strat%C3%A9gique%20et%20de%20la%20coordination
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Division de la planification stratégique et de la coordination fournit des services de planification et des services administratifs au Dirigeant principal de l'information (DPI) et au Co-dirigeant principal de l'information (Co-DPI) du gouvernement du Canada. À l'appui de ce rôle, la Division élabore les plans, documents et rapports stratégiques et opérationnels qui définissent le rôle, les orientations stratégiques et les réalisations de la Direction du dirigeant principal de l'information (DDPI), et fournit un soutien administratif complet aux comités supérieurs interministériels qui gouvernent le programme de transformation des services gouvernementaux. La Division de la planification stratégique et de la coordination dirige l'administration des activités de la Direction liées aux finances, au matériel et aux ressources humaines, et est chargée de coordonner les événements et de fournir des services de liaison au DPI et au Co-DPI. La Division appuie également les activités de la DDPI en contribuant à l'utilisation, à l'échelle du gouvernement, des langues officielles dans le secteur de la gestion de l'information et de la technologie et en fournissant des conseils stratégiques au DPI, au Co-DPI et à la haute direction. 1, record 3, French, - Division%20de%20la%20planification%20strat%C3%A9gique%20et%20de%20la%20coordination
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- labour administration
1, record 4, English, labour%20administration
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coherent national labour policy; a coordinated system; organization integrating the active participation of management and labour and of their respective organizations; and appropriate human, financial and material resources for an effective and efficient service. 2, record 4, English, - labour%20administration
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definition taken from the ILO Convention no. 150 and Recommendation no. 158 concerning the role, functions and organization of labour administration (1978). 3, record 4, English, - labour%20administration
Record 4, Key term(s)
- labor administration
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- administration du travail
1, record 4, French, administration%20du%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une politique nationale du travail cohérente, un système coordonné, une organisation qui intègre la participation active des employeurs et des travailleurs et de leurs organisations respectives, des ressources humaines, financières et matérielles adéquates pour un service efficace et efficient. 1, record 4, French, - administration%20du%20travail
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition tirée de la convention n. 150 et la recommandation no 158 de l'OIT concernant l'administration du travail : rôle, fonctions et organisation (1978). 2, record 4, French, - administration%20du%20travail
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- administración del trabajo
1, record 4, Spanish, administraci%C3%B3n%20del%20trabajo
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Una política nacional del trabajo coherente, un sistema coordinado, una organización que integra la participación activa de empleadores y trabajadores y de sus organizaciones respectivas, así como recursos humanos, financieros y materiales adecuados para un servicio eficaz y eficiente. 2, record 4, Spanish, - administraci%C3%B3n%20del%20trabajo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definición proveniente del Convenio núm. 150 y la Recomendación núm.158 de la OIT sobre la administración del trabajo: cometido, funciones y organización (1978). 3, record 4, Spanish, - administraci%C3%B3n%20del%20trabajo
Record 4, Key term(s)
- administración laboral
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-02-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Government Contracts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Contract Specialist, Contract Procurement and Warehousing 1, record 5, English, Contract%20Specialist%2C%20Contract%20Procurement%20and%20Warehousing
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A position in the Contract Procurement and Warehousing Section, Material Management Division, Supply Management Directorate, Supply Program Management Sector, Supply Operations Service Branch, PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada]. 1, record 5, English, - Contract%20Specialist%2C%20Contract%20Procurement%20and%20Warehousing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Marchés publics
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Spécialiste en approvisionnements, Marchés de l'approvisionnement et de l'entreposage
1, record 5, French, Sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20approvisionnements%2C%20March%C3%A9s%20de%20l%27approvisionnement%20et%20de%20l%27entreposage
masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un poste à la Section des marchés de l'approvisionnement et de l'entreposage, Division de la gestion du matériel, Direction de la gestion des approvisionnements, Secteur de la gestion du programme des approvisionnements, Direction générale du service des approvisionnements, TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada]. 1, record 5, French, - Sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20approvisionnements%2C%20March%C3%A9s%20de%20l%27approvisionnement%20et%20de%20l%27entreposage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-10-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Point of Contact
1, record 6, English, Point%20of%20Contact
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Material Management Assignment Service, Treasury Board Secretariat. 1, record 6, English, - Point%20of%20Contact
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Coordonnateur-courtier
1, record 6, French, Coordonnateur%2Dcourtier
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service d'affectation/Gestion du matériel, Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 1, record 6, French, - Coordonnateur%2Dcourtier
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-10-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Material Management Assignment Service
1, record 7, English, Material%20Management%20Assignment%20Service
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This Treasury Board Secretariat service is an initiative of the Material Management community of the federal government which will assist individuals in their professional development. 1, record 7, English, - Material%20Management%20Assignment%20Service
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Service d'affectation/Gestion du matériel
1, record 7, French, Service%20d%27affectation%2FGestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce service est une initiative du milieu de la gestion du matériel du gouvernement fédéral. Il vise à promouvoir le perfectionnement professionnel. Le Service relève du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 1, record 7, French, - Service%20d%27affectation%2FGestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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