Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Sixth edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston, MA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cengage Learning,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2016]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxx, 858 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
26 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction to purchasing and supply chain management -- The purchasing process -- Purchasing policy and procedures -- Supply management integration for competitive advantage -- Purchasing and supply management organization -- Category strategy development -- Supplier evaluation and selection -- Supplier quality management -- Supplier management and development: creating a world-class supply base -- Worldwide sourcing -- Strategic cost management -- Purchasing and supply chain analysis: tools and techniques -- Negotiation and conflict management -- Contract management -- Purchasing law and ethics -- Lean supply chain management -- Purchasing services -- Supply chain information systems and electronic sourcing -- Performance measurement and evaluation -- Purchasing and supply strategy trends -- Case 1: Avion, Inc. -- Case 2: The global sourcing wire harness decision -- Case 3: Managing supplier quality: integrated devices -- Case 4: Negotiation -- Porto -- Case 5: Purchasing ethics -- Case 6: Insourcing/outsourcing: the FlexCon piston decision -- Case 7: Email exercise.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Providing a solid managerial perspective, this text draws from the authors' firsthand experiences and relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide to present the most current and complete coverage of today's supply management process. The text includes critical developments from the field, such as cases from emerging healthcare and service industries, procure-to-pay redesign, supply risk, innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and much more. Students examine key changes in supply management and the impact of the global economy and ongoing business uncertainty on continuous cost and value management across the supply chain. Numerous real-world cases and captivating examples help students gain contextual insights and knowledge into the strategies, processes, and practices of supply management. This text equips future managers with a thorough understanding of the impact that purchasing and supply chain management have on the competitive success and profitability of today's organizations. It introduces students to the critical role of purchasing in the supply chain with a turnkey solution that can serve as a valuable professional reference well beyond the course.