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: Plan Procurement Management Conduct Procurements Control Procurements 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: A discussion of the implications of proposed solutions for procurement and contracts. A discussion of how procurement works within project teams to facilitate the needs of projects. A discussion of how procurement works within a global environment to facilitate the needs of projects. Your evaluation and conclusion regarding possible methods of managing or addressing the problem raised by your opinion on the issues (supported by research). 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. Cite and reference all sources used. A conclusion.

Review the www.recalls.gov site. 1. Identify one food or beverage product that has been recalled this year and how the process was provided to the public? 2. What are the significant problems and issues with recalling food and beverage product? Note: If you have trouble reading any of the words, you can press Ctrl and the plus sign (Ctrl +) to zoom your screen and Ctrl and the minus sign (Ctrl -) to un-zoom your screen. There is so much to discuss from the US to the UK food supply chains, to the food consumer, the procurement of food and beverages, and even some events at the RLA in F&B to discuss with you - maybe part of your career plans. This discussion helps us better understand the following learning objective: LO-1 Identify the concepts and procedures needed for a food and beverage product recall from a manufacturer and from a retail store. LO-2 Identify the concepts, procedures and issues to manage food and beverage waste and recycling operations. LO-3 Describe the ethical behavior requirements and issues in handling food and beverage products returned to a manufacturing company and a retail store. LO-6 Identify emerging trends of problems and potential solutions for reverse logistics management operations within the food and beverage industry. Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words.