DocumentCode
3358826
Title
US utility procurement practices-a comparison with Japanese utility practices
Author
Cardullo, Mario W.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Ind. & Syst. Eng., Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ., Blacksburg, VA, USA
fYear
1995
fDate
28-30 Jun 1995
Firstpage
305
Lastpage
308
Abstract
The United States electric utility industry, which is composed of over 3,214 utilities, expends over $20 to $30 billion annually on equipment and construction. The objective of the study presented in this paper was to determine current US utility procurement practices and compare them to a world class standard. The study´s conclusions are outlined by the author
Keywords
electricity supply industry; management; standards; USA; electric utility industry; procurement management; procurement practices; world standards; Construction industry; Data analysis; Electric breakdown; Electrical equipment industry; Information analysis; Local government; Procurement; Qualifications; Systems engineering and theory; Trade agreements;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Engineering Management Conference, 1995. Global Engineering Management: Emerging Trends in the Asia Pacific., Proceedings of 1995 IEEE Annual International
Print_ISBN
0-7803-2799-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEMC.1995.524599
Filename
524599
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