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Running head: OPTION # 1: PORTFOLIO PROJECT Option # 1: Portfolio Project Darby Mullis Colorado State University-Global Campus PJM400-Project Procurement and Contract Management Dr. John Achee February 26, 2020 1 OPTION # 1: PORTFOLIO PROJECT 2 OPTION # 1: PORTFOLIO PROJECT Tetra Pak is a remarkable project-based organization headquartered in Switzerland. The Company is a multinational food processing and packaging subdivision of Tetra Laval. Every day, human beings consume billions of liters of liquid foods such as milk, juice, and water. Therefore, Tetra Pak develops various packages to safeguard the taste and nutritional values of different products. Tetra Pak technology facilitates the packaging and dispersion of various liquid products to consumers scattered throughout the world (“Tetra Pak,” 2020). The company is committed to minimizing the environmental effects of its operation due to the threat of climate change. In addition, Tetra Pak strives to boost the environmental performance of its solutions and products, including the constant introduction of environmentally appropriate packages that protect food and save it from wastage. Tetra Pak has a remarkable corporate social responsibility that prioritizes on fulfilling the needs of its customers and ensuring the safety of the environment. Its services of facilitating the development of sustainable value chains for food bolster the fight against the universal problem of food security. Therefore, procurement services, whenever Tetra Pak engages in projects, stress on responsible sourcing. The company contracts suppliers who adhere to the suppliers' Code of conduct. Besides, the company challenges its suppliers to focus on continuous improvement through investment in the agenda of sustainability to fulfill and surpass the global best practice. The Supplier Code is a vital aspect of all business dealings that control the association between Tetra Pak and a vendor. All new vendors are compelled to accept the Supplier Code before the company engages in any project with them. Furthermore, suppliers must remain committed to the Code throughout OPTION # 1: PORTFOLIO PROJECT 3 business processes. Therefore, Tetra Pak takes pride in its remarkable projects that help the human population. Reference Tetra Pak. (2020). Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages. (2020). Retrieved 26 February 2020, from https://www.tetrapak.com/ Module 8: Portfolio Project • Points 300 • Submitting a file upload Portfolio Project (300 Points) Important! Read First Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. Option #1: The Complete Procurement Management Process NOTE: This option will focus on procurement from the procurement management perspective and will include discussion and analysis of project management. You may want to select this option if you are not getting a degree in Project Management. For this option, you will write a paper presenting a complete procurement management process for an organization of your choosing. The paper will be based on the procurement practices of an organization you have researched. The elements you must include are: a. Requirements - Planning the Procurement b. Requisitions - Conducting the Procurement c. Solicitations - Requesting Seller Response d. Awards - Selecting Sellers e. Administration f. Contracts, Incentives, and Risks g. Quality and Closure You are building on the work you’ve completed in the discussion forums and Critical Thinking Assignments. Be sure to incorporate feedback you have received along the way. Your paper must have: • An introduction. Use your introduction to summarize and define your topic, including a clear statement of the procurement goal. • A discussion or body that must include: o A discussion of the implications of proposed solutions for procurement and contracts. Also, be sure to properly organize your writing and include other headings/subheadings for the body of your work associated with each of the bulleted items above. o A discussion of how procurement works within project teams to facilitate the needs of projects. • o A discussion of how procurement works within a global environment to facilitate the needs of projects. o Your evaluation and conclusion regarding possible methods of managing or addressing the problem raised by your opinion on the issues (supported by research). Relate your paper to larger (broader) procurement and contract management issues as found in the course readings. o Current, relevant research from at least 6-8 credible sources that are not used as readings in this course. At least three references must be peer-reviewed, scholarly sources and the rest may be trade or professional procurement management You may certainly use your textbook and course readings but these do not count as part of the required 6-8 sources. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your resources. Cite and reference all sources used. A conclusion The paper is expected to provide a thoughtful analysis on the topic. You are encouraged to add your own opinions, but these should be carefully considered and supported by evidence or outside rationale. Note: This project has two Portfolio Milestones: • By the end of Week 3, you should secure approval from your instructor regarding your topic. • By the end of Week 5, submit a detailed outline of your Portfolio Project paper for review and feedback from your instructor. • You will be expected to account for the instructor’s feedback in your final version of the paper. Your paper should be 8-10 pages in length (not counting the cover and reference pages that you must include) and conform to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA. (Links to an external site.) Option #2: Procurement in Project Management NOTE: This option will focus on procurement planning within projects and include discussion and analysis of the procurement manager’s role within the project. You may want to select this option if you are majoring in project management. For this option, you will write a paper presenting a project procurement scenario from the project management perspective (example – you are leading a project that needs to purchase materials, services, or resources). The paper will be based on procurement as defined by PMBOK®. You must include the following elements: a. Plan Procurement Management b. Conduct Procurements c. Control Procurements d. Close Procurements Your paper must have: • An introduction. Use your introduction to summarize and define your topic, including a clear statement of the procurement goal. Also, be sure to properly organize your writing and include other headings/subheadings for the body of your work associated with each of the bulleted items above. • The discussion or body. The body of the paper must include: • o A discussion of the implications of proposed solutions for procurement and contracts. o A discussion of how procurement works within project teams to facilitate the needs of projects. o A discussion of how procurement works within a global environment to facilitate the needs of projects. o Your evaluation and conclusion regarding possible methods of managing or addressing the problem raised by your opinion on the issues (supported by research). o Current, relevant research from at least 6-8 credible sources that are not used as readings in this course. At least three references must be peer-reviewed, scholarly sources and the rest may be trade or professional procurement management You may certainly use your textbook and course readings but these do not count as part of the required 6-8 sources. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your resources. Cite and reference all sources used. A conclusion. The paper is expected to provide thoughtful analysis on the topic. Relate your paper to broader procurement and contract management issues, as discussed throughout the course. You are encouraged to add your own opinions, but those opinions should be carefully considered and supported by evidence. You are building on the work you’ve completed in the discussion forums and Critical Thinking Assignments. Be sure to incorporate feedback you have received along the way. Note that this project has two preliminary deliverables or Portfolio Milestones: • By the end of Week 3, you should secure approval from your instructor regarding your scenario. • By the end of Week 5, submit a detailed outline of your Portfolio Project paper for review and feedback from your instructor. • You will be expected to account for the instructor’s feedback in your final version of the paper. Your paper should be 8-10 pages in length (not counting the cover and reference pages that you must include), well-written, and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.). Rubric PJM400 Mod 8 PP PJM400 Mod 8 PP Criteria Ratings 50.0 to >40.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Requirements This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Meets Expectation The Portfolio includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment. Pts 40.0 to >30.0 pts Approaches Expectation The Portfolio includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 30.0 to >20.0 pts Below Expectation Limited Evidence The Portfolio includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 50.0 to >40.0 pts 40.0 to >30.0 pts Meets Expectation Approaches Expectation Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of procurement in project management; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources. This criterion is linked to a Meets Expectation Learning Demonstrates Outcome Critical strong or adequate Thinking critical thinking. 40.0 to >32.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Problem Solving Meets Expectation Approaches Expectation Some significantbut not major errors or omissions in critical thinking. The Portfolio 50.0 includes few of the pts required components, as specified in the assignment. 30.0 to >20.0 pts 20.0 to >0 pts Some significantbut not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge. 36.0 to >27.0 pts 45.0 to >36.0 pts 20.0 to >0 pts Below Expectation Limited Evidence Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge. Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials. 27.0 to >18.0 pts Below Expectation 18.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Fails to Major errors or demonstrate omissions in critical thinking. critical thinking. 32.0 to >24.0 pts Approaches Expectation Demonstrates strong Some significantbut or adequate thought not major errors or and insight in problem omissions in problem solving. solving. 50.0 pts 45.0 pts 16.0 to >0 pts 24.0 to >16.0 pts Below Expectation Limited Evidence Fails to demonstrate Major errors or problem omissions in solving. 40.0 pts PJM400 Mod 8 PP Criteria Ratings Pts problem solving. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sources 25.0 to >20.0 pts Meets Expectation 20.0 to >15.0 pts Approaches Expectation Cites and integrates Cites and at least 6-8 credible integrates 4-5 sources. credible sources. 15.0 to >10.0 pts Below Expectation Limited Evidence Cites and integrates 1-3 credible source. 25.0 to >20.0 pts Meets Expectation This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Application of Source Material Sources well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course linked properly to source material. 10.0 to >0 pts 15.0 to >10.0 pts 20.0 to >15.0 pts Approaches Expectation Below Expectation Some significant,but not major problems with selection and linkage of sources. Cites and integrates no credible sources. 25.0 pts 10.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Source selection 25.0 pts Major is seriously problems with flawed; no selection and linkage to linkage of knowledge from sources. the course. 20.0 to >15.0 pts 15.0 to >10.0 pts 25.0 to >20.0 pts Meets Expectation This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization Approaches Expectation Small number of significant,but Project is clearly not major flaws organized, well written, in organization and in proper essay and writing; is in format,including an proper essay introduction, body, and format. In a conclusion.Conforms to minor way,does project requirements. not conform to project requirements. Below Expectation Major problems in organization and writing; does not completely follow proper essay format. In a significant way,does not conform to project requirements. 10.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Project is not well organized or well written,and is not in proper essay format. Does not conform to project requirements. 25.0 pts PJM400 Mod 8 PP Criteria Ratings Pts 20.0 to >16.0 pts 16.0 to >12.0 pts Meets Expectation This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Style Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments. 20.0 to >16.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates proper use of APA style Approaches Expectation 12.0 to >8.0 pts Below Expectation Inconsistent to inadequate Small number of sentence and significantbut not paragraph major errors in development; work grammar and needed on spelling; grammar and generally spelling; does not appropriate meet program writing. expectations. 16.0 to >12.0 pts Meets Expectation Approaches Expectation Project contains proper APA Few errors in APA formatting, formatting, according to the according to the CSU-Global Guide CSU-Global Guide to to Writing &APA, Writing&APA, with with no more than no more than two to one significant three significant error. errors. Total Points: 300.0 8.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Poor quality; unacceptable in 20.0 terms of grammar pts and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity. 8.0 to >0 pts 12.0 to >8.0 pts Below Expectation Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing &APA, with four to five significant errors. Limited Evidence Numerous errors in APA 20.0 formatting, according to the pts CSU-Global Guide to Writing &APA, with more than five significant errors.
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Running head: OPTION #1: THE PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS OUTLINE 1

Option #1: The Procurement Management Process Outline
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OPTION #1: THE PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS OUTLINE
Option #1: The Procurement Management Process Outline
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Introduction
A. Summary
1. Tetra Pak’s procurement management process helps it ensure that its partners
promote responsible sourcing practices (Tetra Pak, 2020).
2. The organization encourages its suppliers to invest in sustainability to achieve
best practice.
3. The contract entails a Supplier Code that regulates the company’s relationship
with its suppliers.
B. Statement of the procurement goal – Tetra Pak’s goal when endorsing responsible
sourcing is to ensure that its partners engage in sustainable practices that promote
environmental conservation.

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Body
A. Requirements - Planning the Procurement
1. The organization requires its partners to observe its Code of Bus...


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