Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

by Monczka, Robert M.; Trent, Robert J.; Handfield, Robert B.

• ISBN13: 9780324023152
• ISBN10: 0324023154
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-07-20
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 3rd 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 now established as one of the leading-edge strategy and purchasing books. Students 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. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management provides a hands-on, applied approach that has been thoroughly tested with student audiences to ensure learning success.

Author Biography

Robert B. Handfield is the Bank of America Distinguished University Professor of Supply Chain Management in the College of Management at North Carolina State University.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction to Purchasing and SupplyChain Management

Purchasing Operations And Structure

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Purchasing and Supplier Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Chain Organization

Strategic Sourcing

Purchasing and Category/Commodity Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Global Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing Processes

Strategic Cost Management

Purchasing andSupply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

EffectiveNegotiations: Preparation and Execution

Contracting:Developing and Managing Effective Contracts

Purchasing Lawand Ethics

Critical Supply Chain Elements

Managing Supply Chain Inventory and Delivering Perfect CustomerOrders

Purchasing Services

Supply Chain Informationand E-Systems

Sourcing and Supply Performance Measurementand Evaluation

Future Directions

Purchasingand Supply Chain Changes and Trends

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