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Procurement Strategies To Meet Functional Requirements In Wheat Shipments

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  • Wilson, William W.
  • Peterson, Del A.
  • Dahl, Bruce L.

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Consistency of functional characteristics in wheat is a concern confronting buyers and sellers. This research analyzes the cost and risk of different procurement strategies for importers. A stochastic simulation model is used to determine the probability of a functional characteristic being satisfied subject to quality targets. Joint probabilities of meeting specifications and costs were determined for alternative functional characteristics. Results indicate that, as more specific characteristics are incorporated into a contract, the probabilities of meeting end-use requirements increase. Specific characteristics come with a higher cost, due to increased testing costs related to identity preservation. The results are summarized as cost/risk tradeoffs confronting buyers in wheat procurement.

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  • Wilson, William W. & Peterson, Del A. & Dahl, Bruce L., 2004. "Procurement Strategies To Meet Functional Requirements In Wheat Shipments," Agribusiness & Applied Economics Report 23509, North Dakota State University, Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics.
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:nddaae:23509
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.23509
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