Glossary of Key Purchasing and Supply Terms Term of the Day:
LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)
An interconnection of a group of personal computers and terminals within a defined area or location such as a department or office. The server permits a sharing of software and information between multiple users. This system's architecture is referred to as a "client server system."
The National Association of Purchasing Management has become the Institute for Supply Management. Please be aware that NAPM.org is now ISM.ws.
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