ABSTRACT
This international case study describes purchasing and supply issues across the highly complex network of organizations that comprise the United Nations (UN). This case describes purchasing and supply in the UN. The UN was established in 1945 by 51 countries committed to preserving peace through international cooperation and collective security. Today, nearly every nation in the world belongs to the UN, with membership now at 191 countries. The UN, including its many affiliated agencies, represents a vast global market for suppliers of virtually all types of goods and services.
