Pt. I. From buying to strategic contributor -- 1. The role of the purchasing and supply functions -- 2. Evolution of purchasing and supply management -- 3. Strategic purchasing supply initiatives -- Pt. II. Creating the vision -- 4. The purchase order process -- 5. Buying from the right supplier -- 6. Creating a global vision -- 7. Building rapport with suppliers -- 8. Quality as a cost improvement technique -- 9. Purchasing's strategic approach to inventory management -- 10. Proactive technology management strategy for component obsolescence -- 11. Buying at the "right" price -- 12. Negotiations -- 13. Global supply demands technical buying cooperation -- 14. Using cost reduction techniques -- 15. Legalities in buying -- 16. Services and MRO buying -- 17. Transportation strategies to reduce logistics costs -- Pt. III. Leading and managing to fulfill the vision -- 18. Improving management of the purchasing function -- 19. Measurements of purchasing performance
20. A look in to the future
Notes
Rev. ed. of: Purchasing and supplying management. c1997
