Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Book

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, now in its 6/e is a much revised and enlarged version of this successful textbook. The authors take an integrated approach, drawing on the many disciplines from ethics and human resources to suppliers, sourcing and strategy that all contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques. This 6/e has been substantially revised, with 3 new chapters, to take account of recent developments in this area. The book covers the syllabus of the CIPS in respect of the Foundation Stage subjects Introduction to Supply and Materials Management' and `Legal and Procurement Processes' and the Graduate Diploma, Professional Stage core and option subjects of `Purchasing and Supply Chain Management I- Strategy', and `Purchasing and Supply Chain Management II- Tactics and Operations'. It also largely covers the specialist options of `Stores and Inventory Management', `Commercial Relationships' and `International Purchasing'. This is a revised and enlarged edition of this textbook. 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. Features include an increased international perspective with new chapters on global sourcing and transporting supplies. Greater emphasis is placed on supply chain management including a new chapter on logistics and supply chains and at the end of each chapter there are cases and discussion questions. An updated glossary gives quick reference.Read More