Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Download or read book Purchasing and Supply Chain Management written by Robert M. Monczka and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.