A Brief History of Purchasing Terms (Continued) Purchasing - key business function for acquiring materials, services, & equipment Contracting - term often used for the acquisition of services Supply Management - a newer term that encompasses all acquisition activities  Institute of Supply management defined supply management as the Identification, acquisition, access, positioning, and management of resources an organization needs or potentially needs in the attainment of its strategic objectives.
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