Purchasing, Principles and Management (9th Edition)
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Book Description
The 9th edition of this classic text has been thoroughly revised and up-dated to take account of recent changes and developments in purchasing management. It continues to reinforce and develop the concept of purchasing as a dynamic and managerial process. The text provides a proactive managerial view of the purchasing function and is written in a clear and practical style. This edition has been redesigned to meet the needs of the modern manager as a practical guide while the new enhanced range of pedagogical features will satisfy the requirements of students of purchasing management, whether functional or general. New Features * Each chapter will include a short case study (1-2pp); * Increased coverage of new technology, particularly, e-commerce; * Increased coverage of environmental and ethical issues; * Improved coverage of Supply Chain Management, transportation and logistics; * Enhanced pedagogical features to include: wide range of questions; beefed-up chapter introductions; Key words and Phrases sections; Chapter summaries; boxed caselets. * Improved and up-dated presentation.
From the Back Cover
Purchasing Principles and Management provides comprehensive coverage of this dynamic subject area in a single book. A clear and easy to read guide based on current good practice, it also explores the latest developments in ideas and approach.
"Essential reading for the practitioner or student of the subject - this book remains the standard text." - Professor Peter Hines, Cardiff University.
The four sections cover every aspect of purchasing:
‘Practice Notes' throughout the text help the reader apply the concepts to commercial and industrial practice across all sectors and this ninth edition includes improved coverage of Supply Chain Management and addresses international issues throughout.
Peter Baily, former Chief Examiner for CIPS
David Farmer, Henley Management College
David Jessop, formerly University of Glamorgan
David Jones, Blackburn College
"Nobody reading this text will be in any doubt that purchasing and supply are core to the business strategy of an organisation. This is an excellent text that should be required reading for students and managers alike" - Steve Brown Professor of Operations Management, University of Exeter
Purchasing Principles and Management is published in association with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), which is the central reference point for the purchasing and supply profession. Details about courses, conferences and other services are available at www.cips.org
Purchasing, Principles and Management (9th Edition),Peter Baily,David Farmer,David Jessop,David Jones,Prentice Hall,0273646893,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Management - General,Management Science,Business & Economics / Management
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