Purchasing Supply Chain Management 8e

The most comprehensive textbook on purchasing and supply chain management currently available

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This market-leading text continues its claim to be the most comprehensive textbook on procurement 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 subject matter has been brought to life using extensive real-life examples and a truly international focus on procurement and supply chain. This new fully revised edition covers new developments in the procurement and supply chain field, and offers increased coverage of project procurement and risk management, global sourcing and contract management, alongside a brand new chapter on Legal and Contractual Management. What's new? The entire content has been updated to reflect such changes as contract risk, EU Procurement Regulations, category management, procurement strategies and world-class procurement. Extensive research has been carried out on an international scale to reflect material changes in the procurement profession. New teaching resources, including an Instructors Manual and comprehensive PowerPoint slides available from www.pearsoned.co.uk/farrington Procurement & Supply Chain Management offers great value to those aspiring to be leaders in the profession and who are engaged in professional studies for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply examinations at both the Foundation and Professional stages. It is also a valuable source of practical and reference information for practising professionals. Dr Brian Farrington is the Managing Director of his specialist company, Brian Farrington Limited. They provide training and consultancy support to the public and private sectors of business. They work on major projects and high-value, high-profile and high-risk procurements. He has extensive experience in the USA, Canada, Southern Africa, Hong Kong and Europe. He has resolved major disputes and negotiated complex contracts, including outsourcing key business services.

Providing a solid managerial perspective, PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 6e 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--giving these future managers a thorough understanding of the impact that purchasing and supply chain management have on the competitive success and profitability of today's organizations. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference "Finally, a cohesive volume written for the worldwide profession of purchasing and supply chain management." —James D. Reeds, CPM, CFPIM, CIRM, CPCM, President, Institute for Supply Management-Silicon Valley "Great resource. This work is educational, informative, and certainly, most practical." —Peter Sterlacci, Director, Professional Development, San Jose State University "Complete with useful information-the authors are extraordinary experts in the field of supply chain management." —Michael Geraghty, MBA, President, Geraghty International, and author of Anybody Can Negotiate—Even You! Destined to become every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the purchasing and sourcing function, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference is filled with everything every supply manager needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement manager. Filled with practical aids such as checklists and customizable forms, this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the supply manager in the new millennium. With an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference offers detailed coverage and tips on: Procurement and Best Business Practices Sourcing Management How to select suppliers and measure performance The best way to leverage computer systems Providing value to the organization Identifying those strategies that will work best for your business for years to come

Procurement and Supply Chain Management, 10th Edition, by Farrington is the most comprehensive and accessible textbook on procurement and supply chain management currently available. It is the ideal textbook for those aspiring to be leaders in the profession, and for those who are engaged in professional studies for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply examinations (at both the foundation and professional stages). It is also of value to specialists in other fields who require understanding of the role and influence of this area of business performance. Using extensive real-life ex.