The authors have used extensive knowledge of real-lfe events to brings 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 area of business. This new edition has been fully revised, covering new developments in the purchasing and supply chain field. There is an increased emphasis on key decisions, supplier relationship, pricing control and negotiation.
This new edition contains:
• Clarity on strategy and policy making
• Key faces of public and private sector practices
• E-procurement, RFID, value for money and relevant skills
• Source material to facilitate further reading and study
• New case studies
• Past CIPS examination questions and discussion questions
• A comprehensive bibliography, index and glossary