When you are involved in the global supply chain, it is good to understand some of the different procurement terms used. Direct and indirect procurement as two aspects of the procurement process. Direct procurement is something that a company needs to purchase to help them manufacture goods that they sell to their customers. An indirect…
Most people who grow up in the United States have heard the phrase “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?”, This phrase is known as a tongue twister. The American tongue twister “How much wood could a woodchuck chuck?” comes from a 1902 song made for the Broadway play Runaway. The Runaway is no longer…
One of the most amazing trees ever grown is the rainbow eucalyptus tree. The rainbow eucalyptus tree has a colorful appearance. The rainbow eucalyptus tree’s wood is very similar to other eucalyptus woods. The rainbow effect of the tree is on the bark only and does not go inside the wood or inner part of…
If you have a ceramic dish that you want to put in the oven, it is good to know if the dish is actually oven safe. Knowing that the dish is ceramic-safe will help ensure you do not damage the dish. If the ceramic dish is oven safe, there should be a symbol or words…
When you are part of the Global Supply Chain, there are many terms you need to understand. One of these terms is procurement and purchasing. Procurement is the strategic process of buying goods and services; procurement involves carefully analyzing all the data in the purchasing decision. Purchasing is part of the procurement process of actually…
To start manufacturing or making pottery, you may want to know if you can glaze or fire pottery without a kiln. Glazed pottery, stoneware, ceramics, and porcelain must be fired at high temperatures. You need to have a kiln to fire them at these high temperatures. There are several kilns, but the main kilns are…