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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management by Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson and Robert M. Monczka (2008, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCengage South-Western

ISBN-100324381344

ISBN-139780324381344

eBay Product ID (ePID)63636756

Product Key Features

Number of Pages840 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePurchasing and Supply Chain Management

SubjectPurchasing & Buying, Industrial Management, Statistics

Publication Year2008

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

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

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight57.7 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal658.72

Table Of ContentPart 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.

SynopsisPURCHASING 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.