Sourcing and Supply Chain Management
4th Edition
Published on 1. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
840 pages
978-0-324-38139-9 (ISBN)
Description
SOURCING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 4E International Edition is a turnkey solution for providing current and thorough coverage for this critical area of the supply chain. This book is not only a text but a reference as well, and is established as one of the leading-edge strategy and purchasing books. You'll gain contextual insights and knowledge into the strategies, processes, and practices of purchasing through use of the many cases and examples. Because of their relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide, the authors are able to present unique and up-to-date insights that lead to greater understanding of the purchasing process.
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Edition
International edition of 4th revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Mason, OH
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-324-38139-9 (9780324381399)
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Content
Part I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Part II: PURCHASING OPERATIONS AND STRUCTURE. 2. The Purchasing Process. 3. Purchasing Policy and Procedures. 4. Purchasing and Supplier Integration for Competitive Advantage. 5. Purchasing and Supply Chain Organization. Part III: STRATEGIC SOURCING. 6. Purchasing and Category/Commodity Strategy Development. 7. Supplier Evaluation and Selection. 8. Supplier Quality Management. 9. Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base. 10. Global Sourcing. Part IV: STRATEGIC SOURCING PROCESSES. 11. Strategic Cost Management. 12. Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques. 13. Effective Negotiations: Preparation and Execution. 14. Contracting: Developing and Managing Effective Contracts. 15. Purchasing Law and Ethics. Part V: CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN ELEMENTS. 16. Managing Supply Chain Inventory and Delivering Perfect Customer Orders. 17. Purchasing Services. 18. Supply Chain Information and E-Systems. 19. Sourcing and Supply Performance Measurement and Evaluation. Part VI: FUTURE DIRECTIONS. 20. Purchasing and Supply Chain Changes and Trends.