Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
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PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 4rd 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. Booknews Intended for college and university level courses addressing purchasing, materials management, supply chain management, sourcing management, and similar material, this text presents a managerial perspective on the core tasks and challenges required to manage the purchasing function within the context of an integrated supply chain. The six sections cover introductory material; operational purchasing; strategic sourcing; strategic cost management; supply chain management; and future directions. New to this edition is information on cross-functional teaming; B2B electronic commerce; third party logistics; negotiation simulations; contracting and Internet law; and other topics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1Introduction to Purchasing12The Purchasing Process203Purchasing and Supply Chain Organization634Purchasing Policy and Procedures995Purchasing as a Boundary-Spanning Function1256Purchasing and Commodity Strategy Development1667Insourcing/Outsourcing1978Supplier Evaluation, Selection and Measurement2229Supplier Quality Management26610Supplier and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base29711Worldwide Sourcing32912Purchasing and Supply Chain Tools and Techniques37313Strategic Cost Management40714Negotiation45215Managing Contracts48516Purchasing Law and Ethics51817Managing Supply Chain Inventory55818Purchasing Transportation Services59219Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Commerce62420Performance Measurement and Evaluation65921Purchasing and Supply Chain Changes and Trends688
