Describe three (3) kinds of information and data that can help an inexperienced newly hired associate of a purchasing and supply management function.

This can pertain to organizational resources or external resource. Speak from your experience or give your opinion (1 paragraph per each type of information and data).
Explain how this information and/or data can benefit and advance the first time, new associate (1 complete paragraph at a minimum).
Describe what you would do at the first day of your job in a purchasing and supply management function (1 complete paragraph at a minimum).

Supply Strategic Planning. Please respond to the following:

Describe and explain three (3) types of data and documentations needed for creating a supply strategy plan or for updating an existing supply strategic plan.
Explain why these data and documentations are particularly important and crucial.
Explain how risks could be reduced and/or managed by integrating these data and documentation collected for your organization or based on your experiences.

Technological Costs. Please respond to the following:

New technology is always being introduced. Create a list of two (2) of the most important criteria that would help an organization determine when to upgrade or make a technological investment.
You have been tasked to secure the latest technology for the sales force coming onboard in the next six months. Compare and contrast two (2) different approaches to securing the latest technology at the very lowest price.