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PURCHASING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Production Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- procurement
1, record 1, English, procurement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- reordering 2, record 1, English, reordering
correct, see observation
- purchasing 3, record 1, English, purchasing
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process or responsibility of obtaining materials, supplies, or services for any organization, including the actual process of purchasing, the preparation of specifications, the submitting of call for tenders, the inspection of materials, storage, distribution and so on. 4, record 1, English, - procurement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purchasing; reordering: These terms are only a part of the procurement process. Therefore, they are not always interchangeable with the term "procurement" even though they are often used in that sense. 5, record 1, English, - procurement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Gestion de la production
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approvisionnement
1, record 1, French, approvisionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réapprovisionnement 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9approvisionnement
correct, masculine noun
- acquisition 3, record 1, French, acquisition
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- achat 3, record 1, French, achat
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des opérations visant à mettre à la disposition d'une organisation les matières, fournitures et services nécessaires à son fonctionnement, notamment l'achat comme tel, la rédaction des devis, la préparation d'appels d'offres, l'inspection, l'entreposage, la distribution, etc. 3, record 1, French, - approvisionnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acquisition; achat : Ces termes ne représentent en fait qu'une partie du processus d'approvisionnement. Ils ne sont donc pas toujours interchangeables avec les termes «approvisionnement» et «réapprovisionnement», bien qu'ils soient souvent utilisés dans ce sens. 4, record 1, French, - approvisionnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
achat : Bien que plusieurs auteurs utilisent le terme «achats» (au pluriel) comme synonyme d'«approvisionnement», il serait plus juste d'utiliser le terme «achat» (au singulier) car «achat» (au singulier) désigne l'action d'acheter, tout comme les autres termes de la fiche. «Achats» (au pluriel) désigne un ensemble de biens ou de services. 5, record 1, French, - approvisionnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de existencias y materiales
- Gestión de la producción
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- compra
1, record 1, Spanish, compra
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- adquisición 1, record 1, Spanish, adquisici%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- aprovisionamiento 1, record 1, Spanish, aprovisionamiento
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Purchasing
1, record 2, English, Purchasing
Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MM-PUR 1, record 2, English, MM%2DPUR
Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corporate Administrative Systems (CAS). 2, record 2, English, - Purchasing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Achats
1, record 2, French, Achats
masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MM-PUR 1, record 2, French, MM%2DPUR
Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Systèmes administratifs d'entreprise (SAE). 2, record 2, French, - Achats
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-11-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- purchasing
1, record 3, English, purchasing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The buying process within the procurement cycle. 2, record 3, English, - purchasing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Comptabilité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- achat
1, record 3, French, achat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acquisition contre paiement de biens ou de services destinés à la production et au fonctionnement de l'entité. 2, record 3, French, - achat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-05-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Purchasing 1, record 4, English, Purchasing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Achats 1, record 4, French, Achats
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gouvernement du Yukon. 1, record 4, French, - Achats
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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