Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

Introducing readers to the key principles underlying purchasing and supply chain management, this text provides them with an in-depth discussion of purchasing and supply issues both from a strategic and managerial perspective.

Prepared specifically for the requirements of European, Middle Eastern and African students, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management is a dynamic new textbook that explores the major strategic role of purchasing and supply chain management. Covering the full spectrum of global business, including examples of both good and bad practice, Donald

The authors take an integrated approach, drawing on the many disciplines - from ethics and human resources to supply, sourcing and strategy - that all contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques.

Introducing readers to the key principles underlying purchasing and supply chain management, this text provides them with an in-depth discussion of purchasing and supply issues both from a strategic and managerial perspective. This edition features new chapters and an updated companion website.

The Third Edition of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management focuses on the interrelationships of purchasing with the rest of the functional and system areas of the organization, with particular emphasis on the interface with marketing, logistics, supply chain management, and operations management. With W.C. Benton’s step-by-step approach, both students and

For too long, business has focused on short-term cost advantages through low-cost country sourcing with little regard for the longer-term implications of global sustainability. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Second Edition, not only fully addresses the environmental, social and economic challenges of how companies manage purchasing and supply chains, but

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

"This book shows readers how to develop supply chain strategy and implementation and use it gain an advantage in the 21st century competitive marketplace"--Provided by publisher.

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

Published in association with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), this book is ideal for undergraduate and masters students of purchasing and supply and is especially suitable for CIPS graduate Diploma students taking the unit in 'purchasing and supply chain management 1: strategy'. The 2nd edition of this