Any topic (writer’s choice)

Write a short essay on your perception of the differences between “materials management” and “purchasing” (in public schools). These terms tend to be used interchangeably in course text and that’s okay, but there are some subtle differences.

Here are 2 references to use:
https://www.pitt.edu/~super7/30011-31001/30961.ppt

https://perso.crans.org/fortineau/ressources_maxnce_nouchet/Introduction%20to%20Materials%20Management.pdf

You can use 2 additional references if need be.