Over the past few years purchasing and supply management has been increasingly accepted as a key area for the improvement of a companyÂ's competitive advantage. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management introduces the reader to the key principles underlying purchasing and supply management. It provides them with an in-depth discussion of purchasing and supply issues both from a strategic and managerial perspective. Views on purchasing issues are, when possible, illustrated with research results from national and international specialist literature. This new edition includes new material on the value of the Internet for purchasing market research, developing new leveraged purchasing strategies and portfolio management, how to get better results from suppliers, developing cost models and procurement and the EC-Directives.
Resource added for the Supply Chain Management program 101821.
The text includes critical developments from the field, such as cases from emerging healthcare and service industries, procure-to-pay redesign, supply risk, innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and much more.
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This text outlines the most current methods in purchasing and supply chain management.
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Over the last few years of the 20th century, purchasing and supply management has been increasingly accepted as a key area for the improvement of a company's competitive advantage. This...
This book clearly presents emerging concepts and strategies for managing a modern procurement and supply chain function in both public and private sector organizations in a competent and professional manner.
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The Fourteenth Edition of Purchasing and Supply Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the purchasing and supply chain management field, supported by over 40 case studies.