Purchasing and the Management of Materials

Name: Purchasing and the Management of Materials
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ISBN: 9780471549833

ISBN-10: 0471549835

ISBN-13: 9780471549833

Edition: 7th 1994 (Revised)

Authors: Gary J. Zenz, George H. Thompson

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Providing the latest information on public purchasing figures and salaries, this edition prepares readers for purchasing in the 90s. Compact yet comprehensive, it offers invaluable guidance in order to prepare for the Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) exam. Focuses on such critical issues as the effects of global currency fluctuations on purchasing, TQM, ISO 9000 and strategic partnering. Brief, manageable case studies provide an excellent resource for class discussion.

Book details

List price: $239.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 1994
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/14/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 752
Size: 7.76" wide x 9.57" long x 1.54" tall
Weight: 3.366
Language: English



Partial table of contents


The Functions and Contributions of Purchasing and Materials Management


Purchase Strategy and Forecasting


Basic Procedures and Purchasing Techniques


Organizational Considerations and Alternatives


Sourcing


Quantity and Inventory Planning and Control


Managing Quality


Purchasing in a Global Marketplace


Purchasing and Materials Management in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors


Legal Considerations


Health-Care Purchasing


Acquisition and Disposal of Capital Equipment


Value Analysis


Transportation and Traffic Management


Reclamation and Salvage Procedures


Make-or-Buy Decisions


Forward Buying, Speculation, and Hedging


Purchasing with Ethics and Social Responsibility


Cases


Appendices


Selected Bibliography


Glossary


Index