Learn how to develop successful procurement strategies that meet the needs of the business, customers and suppliers, and lead their implementation using insights from industry leaders
Leading Procurement Strategy
provides readers with a complete overview of the skills, knowledge and tools needed to implement a successful procurement strategy. The expert author team present practical advice and guidance underpinned by an extensive range of real-world case studies including IBM, IKEA, NASA, Nike and Tesla.
This fourth edition offers the latest insights into the future of procurement with the increased implementation of AI and new digital technologies like automation. This new edition also covers new approaches to risk management and resilience in light of new digital advancements. The key issues affecting the procurement function are covered throughout and readers are shown how to develop, deliver and sustain procurement performance with clear and accessible guidance.
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"Great to see a relevant and rich set of practical tools, several of which, including the sourcing gemstone, we use in our organization. This book can help equip talent of the future for the growing business value that procurement can drive and achieve." * Michael DeWitt, Vice President Global Procurement, Walmart International * "Leading Procurement Strategy enables any supply chain professional to not only understand the strategic importance of procurement, but also appreciate how a procurement function can create, shape and influence the strategic direction of a company. The dimensional approach is rich with possibilities that any organization can apply, regardless of their procurement maturity." * Karen Davies, Senior Director Materials Sourcing and Planning at Nike * "Procurement will make a huge difference to the future of our planet if we live up to our responsibility. We therefore need more people to join the effort and this book shows the opportunity and provides you with practical approaches to get there." * Thomas Udesen, Chief Procurement Officer, Bayer and Co-founder of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge * "The future of procurement is promising and exciting, procurement will continue to innovate, become more digitized and grow its contributions to sustainability. This book will help equip more leaders of the future to help make the progress happen!" * Ninian Wilson, Group CPO, Vodafone * "Provides insight about the role of procurement and how it is critical for any organization's performance enhancement. The authors share great content about how procurement decisions directly impact business community as well as creating competitive advantage for the organization." * Lindle Hatton, CEO, National Association of Procurement Officials * "Powerfully insightful and a rich source of information that demystifies the complexities of today's global supply chains. With sage actionable thoughts, it is an essential companion in transforming procurement leadership strategy, which is certainly an integral element of creating value in the NGO sector." * Mark Spencer, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, Mercy Corps *
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Für Beruf und Forschung
Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-3986-1951-7 (9781398619517)
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Remko van Hoek is Professor at the Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is also an independent advisor to several companies on sourcing and procurement. Previously he was chief procurement officer at the Walt Disney Company, with responsibility for $15bn in external spend. He also held procurement and supply chain executive roles in both the USA and Europe with several companies, including Nike, Cofely (GDF SUEZ) and PwC. Remko serves on the Board of Directors of the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals, is a visiting Professor at the Cranfield School of Management, has published widely including in the Harvard Business Review and is a fellow of CIPS and CILT.
ISNI: 0000 0001 1585 2829
Carlos Mena is the Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management at Portland State University (PSU). Prior to joining PU he was a faculty member at Michigan State University and at Cranfield University (UK). The focus of his research is the impact of procurement and supply chain management practices on economic, social and environmental performance. He has more than 80 publications to his name and regularly presents at international conferences.
Martin Christopher has been at the forefront of the development of new thinking in logistics and supply chain management for over 30 years. He is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfield University, where he helped build the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management into a leading centre of excellence. His published work is widely cited by other scholars and he has been invited to participate in academic and industry events around the world.
ISNI: 0000 0001 0933 9017
