Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Name: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
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ISBN: 9780273694380

ISBN-10: 0273694383

ISBN-13: 9780273694380

Edition: 7th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Brian Farrington, Kenneth Lysons

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Taking an integrated approach to the supply chain and purchasing process, this comprehensive book draws upon the many disciplines that affect the purchasing and supply chain, and that contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques.Following the CIPS syllabus, this well respected text has been completely updated can also be used on foundation and professional courses.

Book details

Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 736
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.080
Language: English




Introduction and strategy



What is purchasing?



Strategy and strategic procurement



Logistics and supply chains



Structure and supply chains



Purchasing structure and design



Purchasing procedures



Strategy, tactics and operations



purchasing factors



Supplier relationships



Purchasing: product innovation, supplier involvement and development



Specifying and managing product quality



Matching supply with demand



Sourcing and the management of suppliers



Buying at the right price



Strategy, tactics and operations



buying situations



Contrasting approaches to supply



Buying from overseas



Strategy, tactics and operations



negotiation, support tools and performance



Negotiation



Support tools



Purchasing research, performance and ethics



Personal ethical code of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)



Principles and standards of purchasing practice (ISM)