Proactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain : The Key to World-Class Procurement...

by David N. Burt, Sheila Petcavage, Richard Pinkerton

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Proactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain : The Key to World-Class Procurement, Hardcover by Burt, David N.; Petcavage, Sheila D.; Pinkerton, Richard L., ISBN 0071770615, ISBN-13 9780071770613, Used Good Condition, Free shipping in the US Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Transform purchasing operations from reactive to proactive supply management Written for purchasing managers, Proactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain reveals how to use the latest and best procurement practices to help your organization maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of its supply chain. The ability of purchasing to dramatically increase return on investment, reduce costs, improve quality, and shorten time to market is highlighted throughout this practical guide. Essential topics such as legal issues, green purchasing, negotiation, ethics, price-cost analysis, production-inventory control, purchasing risk management, sourcing, and demand-logistics management are addressed. Real-world case studies in each chapter demonstrate the strategies presented in th. A detailed planning model for implementing these world-class procurement methods is also contained in this definitive resource. The authors combine extensive industry, educational, research, and consulting experience to cover topics such as: The latest "best-in-class" purchasing methods, tools,

• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Education
• Year: 2011
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780071770613
• Condition: Good

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