| Description |
xix, 709 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Introduction and strategy -- 1. What is purchasing? -- 2. Strategy and strategic procurement -- 3. Logistics and supply chains -- 4. Structure and supply chains -- 5. Purchasing structure and design -- 6. Purchasing procedures -- Pt. 2. Strategy, tactics and operations 1 : purchasing factors -- 7. Supplier relationships -- 8. Purchasing : product innovation, supplier involvement and development -- 9. Specifying and managing product quality -- 10. Matching supply with demand -- 11. Sourcing and the management of suppliers -- 12. Buying at the right price -- Pt. 3. Strategy, tactics and operations 2 : buying situations -- 13. Contrasting approaches to supply -- 14. Buying from overseas -- Pt. 4. Strategy, tactics and operations 3 : negotiation, support tools and performance -- 15. Negotiation -- 16. Support tools -- 17. Purchasing research, performance and ethics -- App. 1. Personal ethical code of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) |
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App. 2. Principles and standards of purchasing practice (ISM) |
| Summary |
"Clearly written and covering a wide range of information, models and definitions, this book is an ideal overall resource for any course in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management. The contents clearly cover the syllabus of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply at both the Foundation and Professional stages and the text will provide a quick source of reference for practitioners on many aspects of purchasing and supply." "The book contains a comprehensive bibliography, index and glossary as well as case studies and discussion questions in every chapter and sample past examination questions from CIPS."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed. : published as by Kenneth Lysons and Mike Gillingham. 2003 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Purchasing.
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Business logistics.
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| Author |
Farrington, Brian.
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Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.
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| LC no. |
2005047326 |
| ISBN |
0273694383 paperback |
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