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Should we consider local procurement or just always stick with the international suppliers?

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Question added by Mohammad AL Faris , Logistics and Operations Head , Turquoise Mountain
Date Posted: 2016/01/19
Sarah Jane Alcantara
by Sarah Jane Alcantara , Logistics Supervisor , Sevens LLC

We can also consider a local procurement and not only an international suppliers. Thus we can help the country to improve and promote our own goods.

Katherene Alcira
by Katherene Alcira , Procurement Coordinator , Supreme Foodservice FZE

It will depend on the product or service required, whichever is more cost efficient, but we should also consider the product quality and other relevant supply requirements such as transport costs, etc. before the final decision - whether procure locally or internationally.

Pradeep nair
by Pradeep nair , COSMOTRADE MEDICAL COMPANY

This Question will differ as per the location where the manufacturer is, 

a) If the manufacturer is located in such a country where the raw materials which he requires can be locally acquired then he doesn't needs to look for an international supplier. 

 

b) If the manufacturer is located in such a country where locally no one is able to procure or produce the raw materials, then he needs to look for international suppliers, as this will help him in planning his budget according to his requirement.

Tapiwa Chizikani CMILT
by Tapiwa Chizikani CMILT , SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER , PARADIGM SHIFT COMMUNICATIONS

When considering a Procurement decision, you need to do a clear cost benefit analysis then you can suggest whether you want to go international or local 

Sohan Anikhindi
by Sohan Anikhindi , Procurement Supervisor , Wasco Engineering International Limited

Procurement is always a comparitive study to choose the most appropriate supplier considering cost, time and correctness of the material. The decision of buy locally or from overseas depends on the quantity, time allowed for delivery and the total landed cost. This question is too generic to give exact answer.

Musekiwa Manomano
by Musekiwa Manomano , Procurement Manager , Damo Resources (Pvt) Ltd

Local procurement can be considered instead of international suppliers if it is cheaper, faster and reliable both in terms of delivery and quality.

Faisal Alam
by Faisal Alam , Deputy Manager - QS , M3M India Pvt. Ltd.

Its totally depend opon the project requirement, if the product or service available locally and it sound good in term of commercia, delivery, quality etc. then go wth it.

Nino Jeffrey Trinidad
by Nino Jeffrey Trinidad , INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT ADVISOR , Government of Timor-Leste

Ideally the first option should always be local procurement as long as the goods required are available locally, meets the technical specifications, and meets the delivery deadline. As a best practice. international procurement should be considered for high value items to invite more suppliers. International procurement is also considered when the company has sister company or branch office in other countries where they have an existing long term agreement to save time going through the standard procurement process and/or if the company wants to standardized the goods.

Maher Harrazi
by Maher Harrazi , PURCHASE MANAGER , GULF DUNES LANDSCAPING

it Depends from the Products Category and what level of quality you are looking for ,additionally you consider your location,your quantity and delivery time it is kind of perfect equation that you must know very well the parameters  in order to reach to the main Five rights situation , so the Product specs,quality,quantity,price,location,and time will lead you to the choice of buying from local or international.

Gopalakrishnan Parameswaran Pillai
by Gopalakrishnan Parameswaran Pillai , Commercial Manager , Kanethara Marine Solutions Pvt Ltd.,

Depends on the Clients requirement in accordance with the established Contractual Agreement...

yazan qtaishat
by yazan qtaishat , Procurement Manager , ALSALAM AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

the Buyer can consider local purchasing in some cases and it will economical if the manufacturer for the needed item has an authorized distributor in your country so you can get a high quality item and reducing  in total cost by saving shipping fee  

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