Sourcing and Procurement
Glossary
Your trusted guide to exploring sourcing and procurement terms & definitions,
from the world’s leading procurement experts and companies
CO2
The chemical formula for carbon dioxide which is a colourless, odourless gas found in our atmosphere
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COMMODITY/SERVICE CONTRACT
Previously referred to as "M-contracts." Since the inception of MAPS, the contract number is a six-digit number assigned by the computer system. An "M" number is no longer assigned for these types of contracts.
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COOPERATIVE PURCHASING VENTURE (CPV)
A joint purchasing program designed by the State of Minnesota where governmental units obtain the benefits of volume purchasing and/or reduction in administrative expenses by participating in the program and purchasing from existing State of Minnesota commodity contracts.
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CPM (Critical Path Method)
A management tool that is used to determine the shortest way to accomplish a task or project.
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CPPM
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager. Recognition of purchasing management knowledge. A prerequisite is attaining the CPP award first.
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CIF
Abbreviation for %u201CCost, Insurance, and Freight.%u201D The supply chain term that indicates that the seller pays for the cost marine insurance and transportation to the buyer's country port of entry.
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COD
Cash on Delivery. A payment term meaning cash is paid upon delivery.
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COMPREHENSIVE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES (CPG)
Designates items that must contain recycled content when purchased by federal, state, and local agencies, or by contractors using appropriated federal funds, when these agencies spend more than $10,000 a year on any of the designated items. For example, if a state agency spends more than $10,000 a year on copy paper, and part of that money is from appropriated federal funds, then that state agency must follow the EPS guidelines and buy 30 percent post-consumer recycled paper. (Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA] and Presidential Executive Order 13101.)
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CPI (Consumer Price Index)
A numerical figure published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that represents the prices of selected products and compares them with prices at a different base time.
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CPP
An abbreviation for Certified Purchasing Professional, recognition of purchasing knowledge, business experience, and a reputation for integrity.
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