A strategy for managing commodity price risk
Just about every organization is exposed to price changes associated with the commodities they acquire for their operations. These price movements can detrimentally affect profitability, budgeting, cash flow, and overall organizational performances. This article puts forth a flexible process that companies can implement to manage commodity price volatility. It begins by understanding your risk exposure and level of risk tolerance.
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Authors:
- Zsidisin, George A
- Hartley, Janet L
- Publication Date: 2012-3
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Bibliography; Illustrations;
- Pagination: p. 46-53
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Serial:
- Supply Chain Management Review
- Volume: 16
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Reed Business Information
- ISSN: 1521-9747
- Serial URL: http://www.manufactoring.net/scm/
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Prices; Prices; Procurement
- Uncontrolled Terms: Commercial products
- Subject Areas: Finance; Freight Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01367057
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Northwestern University Transportation Library
- Files: TLIB
- Created Date: Apr 2 2012 2:12PM