Purchasing and supply chain management / Kenneth Lysons, Brian Farrington.
Material type: TextPublication details: London ; New York : Financial Times/Prentice Hall 2005.Edition: 7th edDescription: xix, 709 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 0273694383 (pbk.)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Taking an integrated approach to the supply chain and purchasing process, this comprehensive book draws upon the many disciplines that affect the purchasing and supply chain, and that contribute to a full knowledge of purchasing practice and techniques. It is updated and can also be used on foundation and professional courses.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Part 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 from overseas
- 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)