Purchasing and supply chain management [electronic book] / Kenneth Lysons and Brian Farrington.
By: Lysons, Kenneth
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Contributor(s): Farrington, Brian.
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BookPublisher: London ; New York : Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2012Edition: 8th revised edition.Description: online resource (xix, 687 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780273723684 ; 9780273723714 (e-book).Subject(s): Purchasing | Business logisticsGenre/Form: Electronic booksDDC classification: 658.72 Online resources: E-book Access eBook Summary: The publication of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Eighth Edition marks the 28th anniversary since the first edition was published, and it continues its claim to be the most comprehensive textbook on purchasing and supply chain management currently available. It is also of value to professionals and those specialists in other fields who need an understanding of the role and influence of this vital area of business performance. The authors have used extensive knowledge of real life events to bring the subject matter to life and to provide a truly international focus on purchasing and supply chain. The economic climate is a massive influence on the need for effective purchasing and supply chain management. Similarly, natural events such as the Japanese earthquakes present the profession with unique challenges. The content of the book will help focus attention in the appropriate risk areas of business. This new edition has been fully revised, covering new developments in the purchasing and supply chain field.
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| eBook | MTU Online eBook | 658.72 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The most comprehensive textbook on purchasing and supply chain management currently available
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
The publication of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Eighth Edition marks the 28th anniversary since the first edition was published, and it continues its claim to be the most comprehensive textbook on purchasing and supply chain management currently available. It is also of value to professionals and those specialists in other fields who need an understanding of the role and influence of this vital area of business performance. The authors have used extensive knowledge of real life events to bring the subject matter to life and to provide a truly international focus on purchasing and supply chain. The economic climate is a massive influence on the need for effective purchasing and supply chain management. Similarly, natural events such as the Japanese earthquakes present the profession with unique challenges. The content of the book will help focus attention in the appropriate risk areas of business. This new edition has been fully revised, covering new developments in the purchasing and supply chain field.
CIT Module MGMT 7043 - Core reading.
CIT Module MGMT 7055 - Core reading.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Part 1 Introduction and strategy
- 1 What is purchasing?
- 2 Strategy and strategic procurement
- 3 Logistics and supply chains
- 4 Structure and supply chains
- 5 Purchasing structure and design
- 6 Purchasing procedures
- Part 2 Strategy, tactics and operations (1): purchasing factors
- 7 Supplier relationships
- 8 Purchasing: product innovation, supplier involvement and development
- 9 Specifying and managing product quality
- 10 Matching supply with demand
- 11 Sourcing and the management of suppliers
- 12 Buying at the right price
- Part 3 Strategy, tactics and operations (2): buying situations
- 13 Contrasting approaches to supply
- 14 Buying for the public sector (new)
- Part 4 Strategy, tactics and operations (3): negotiation, support tools and performance
- 15 Negotiation
- 16 Support tools
- 17 Purchasing research, performance and ethics
- Appendix 1 Personal ethical code of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
- Appendix 2 Principles and standards of purchasing practice (ISM)
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Dr Brian Farrington is the Managing Director of his specialist company, Brian Farrington Limited. They provide training and consultancy support to the public and private sectors of business. They work on major projects and high-value, high-profile procurements. He has extensive experience in the USA, Canada, Southern Africa, Hong Kong and Europe. He has resolved major disputes and negotiated major contracts, including outsourcing key business services.