| Planning Contracting Administration Logistics Management Development Implementation |
Hone Contract Lengths and Stagger Expiration Dates
| Traditional | Best Practice |
| Most contracts
Blanket policy |
Commodity price uncertain (decline expected)
Most contract to: Supplier/purchases investment required Long-term cost elimination possible |
| Rationale | |
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| Details | |
| Customize length to individual commodities and suppliers |
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Best Practice | Case Study | Commentary
April 7, 2000
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