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At Robert Bosch North America the answer is yes. This paper will outline how we answered the question: What is Supply Chain Management at Bosch in North America? We then used the answers as a template for our Purchasing Associate Training Program. Bosch North America has over $5 billion in sales, approximately 70% in the Automotive Sector and purchased materials and services represent roughly 50% of that amount. As responsibilities shift from our customers to Bosch and as modules and systems become more complex - and involve a more complex supply chain - we must understand and manage our supply chain effectively. We realized that to a large extent concepts, strategies and processes were available, but there was no “big picture” or connection that was easy to understand and utilize in the day to day function.