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Purchasing & supply chain management / Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Guinipero, James L Patterson, Donald Waters.

Contributor(s): Monczka, Robert M | Handfield, Robert B | Giunipero, Larry Carl.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London: Cengage Learning, 2010Description: xv, 511 p. ; 27 cm.ISBN: 9781408017449.Subject(s): Purchasing | Business logistics | Inventory control | Business and Management | Economics | Purchasing & supply managementDDC classification: 658.72 MON
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 658.72 MON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000909394
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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 Waters joins an authoritative author team to provide a balanced and logical guide to purchasing in today's fast-paced world. New topics include strong coverage of ethics and green procurement, a greater focus on the management behind purchasing and supply and more in-depth discussion of e-procurement, supplier development and emerging practices

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
  • 2 Purchasing Activities
  • 3 Purchasing Strategy
  • 4 Purchasing Organization
  • 5 Purchasing Integration
  • 6 Purchasing Policies
  • 7 Choosing a Supplier
  • 8 Global Sourcing
  • 9 Supplier Management and Development
  • 10 Cost Management
  • 11 Quality Management
  • 12 Negotiation
  • 13 Contract Management
  • 14 Purchasing Law and Ethics
  • 15 Managing Supply Chain Inventory
  • 16 Purchasing Services
  • 17 Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing
  • 18 Performance Measurement and Evaluation