04096nam 2200613 a 450 991015022360332120210208115250.0978128078130897802737236840-273-72368-5(MiAaPQ)EBC5137748(Au-PeEL)EBL5137748(CaONFJC)MIL369169(OCoLC)1024261779(EXLCZ)99336000000043454220091218d2012 fy| 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPurchasing and supply chain management[electronic resource] /by Kenneth Lysons, Brian Farrington8th editionHarlow Pearson20121 online resource (xix, 687 p.)col. illPart 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 Part 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 Part 3: Strategy, tactics and operations (2): buying situations 13. Contrasting approaches to supply 14. Buying for the public sector (new) Part 4: Strategy, tactics and operations (3): negotiation, support tools and performance 15. Negotiation 16. Support tools 17. Purchasing research, performance and ethics Appendix 1: Personal ethical code of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Appendix 2: Principles and standards of purchasing practice (ISM)The authors take an integrated approach, drawing on the many disciplines - from ethics and human resources to supply, sourcing and strategy - that all contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques.The publication of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Eighth Edition marks the 28th anniversary since the first edition was published, and it continues its claim to be the most comprehensive textbook on purchasing and supply chain management currently available. It is also of value to professionals and those specialists in other fields who need an understanding of the role and influence of this vital area of business performance. The authors have used extensive knowledge of real life events to bring 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 areas 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 relationships, pricing control and negotiation.PurchasingBusiness logisticsBusiness and ManagementukslcPurchasingBusiness logisticsCommerceHILCCBusiness & EconomicsHILCCMarketing & SalesHILCCElectronic books.lcshPurchasing.Business logistics.Business and Management.PurchasingBusiness logisticsCommerceBusiness & EconomicsMarketing & Sales658.7/2Lysons Kenneth847382Farrington Brian1241012StDuBDSStDuBDSStDuBDSZUkPrAHLS9910150223603321Purchasing and supply chain management2878965UNINA