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Product Identifiers

PublisherCengage Learning

ISBN-100357442148

ISBN-139780357442142

eBay Product ID (ePID)25038289585

Product Key Features

Number of Pages800 Pages

Publication NamePurchasing and Supply Chain Management

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

SubjectCommerce, Statistics

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorRobert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson, Robert M. Monczka

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height10.1 in

Item Weight64 Oz

Item Length1.6 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2019-920400

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal658.7

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPart 1: INTRODUCTION.1. Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.Part 2: PURCHASING OPERATIONS AND STRUCTURE.2. The Purchasing Process.3. Purchasing Policies and Procedures.4. Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage.5. Purchasing and Supply Management Organization.Part 3: STRATEGIC SOURCING.6. Supply Management and Commodity Strategy Development.7. Supplier Evaluation and Selection.8. Supplier Quality Management.9. Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base.10. Worldwide Sourcing.Part 4: STRATEGIC SOURCING PROCESS.11. Strategic Cost Management.12. Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques.13. Negotiation and Conflict Management.14. Contract Management.15. Purchasing Law and Ethics.Part 5: CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN ELEMENTS.16. Lean Supply Chain Management.17. Purchasing Services.18. Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing.19. Performance Measurement and Evaluation.Part 6: FUTURE DIRECTIONS.20. Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends.

SynopsisGain a thorough understanding of today's supply management process from a managerial perspective with the current, complete coverage found in PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 7E. This edition draws from the authors' extensive first-hand experiences and relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide to highlight critical developments in the field. You examine recent advancements in supply chain fraud management, artificial intelligence, analytics, procurement automation and robotic process automation. New content also discusses supply chain fraud management and mitigation, emerging technology in real-time supply chain control towers, use of blockchain and the creation of Centers of Excellence. Carefully selected topics correspond to hiring requirements for supply chain positions today to help position you as a strong candidate. Former students agree that this book provides solid preparation for successfully entering today's workforce in procurement and supply management.

LC Classification NumberHF5437.M648 2021