Question

A supply chain manager is an OSM job while a purchasing manager is not. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 1

The statement is: False.

Step-by-step explanation:

Operation Supply Management (OSM) jobs are those where individuals are involved in part of a supply chain. We can identify positions such as production, planning and expediting clerks, logistics analysts, purchasing agents, logistics managers, operations managers, and purchasing managers.

Thus, both the supply chain manager and the purchasing manager are considered OSM job positions.

Answer 2

False

Step-by-step explanation:

A purchasing manager is considered an operations and supply chain management (OSM) job.

One of the most basic functions in supply chain management is to work with vendors (suppliers) and make sure all necessary purchases are completed on schedule and at the lowest possible cost.