Purchasing & Buying

Buying, merchandising and the supply chain are inextricably linked. Product merchandisers play a key role within retail, as profits can be affected by how successfully they undertake their work. Merchandisers set prices to maximise profits and manage the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781499755657Author Ade Asefeso McIps MbaFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

The role of a contracting professional begins well before the award of a contract and doesn't end until the benefits of the acquisition have been realised, long after the deliverables arrive in a box on a loading dock. Global Contract Logistics tackles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781532786402Author Evans Vidija Sagwa PhdFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

EVERY DOLLAR IS A VOTE. MAKE YOURS COUNT. Every dollar we spend has the potential to create social and environmental change. In fact, it already has. The world that exists today is in large part a result of our purchasing decisions. Now in its seventh...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781501331978Author Richard ClodfelterFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Fairchild BooksPublisher Fairchild BooksWeight(grams) 953gDimensions(mm) 274mm *...

Blockchain provides a secure ledger of transactions, programmable smart contracts, and real-time trustworthy visibility and insight into the supply chain process. For all the promises it offers to supply chain professionals, however, there's very little...

The construction logistics manager plays an increasingly central role in the construction process. In fact, their decisions can crucially affect the success or failure of a project. Recognition of the critical role they play has spurred evermore interest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781932159806Author Sherry GordonFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint J Ross PublishingPublisher J Ross PublishingWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Strategic Sourcing Management examines procurement and supply management in detail, covering the three dimensions of competitiveness, effectiveness and efficiency. Written by Olivier Bruel, Professor Emeritus HEC Paris, and a team of contributing experts...

Looking beyond the complexity and theory of inventory management, authors Geoff Relph and Catherine Milner examine managing inventory and achieving targets. Whilst the first edition mainly focused on planning, this new edition of The Inventory Toolkit...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604270891Author Diana L LindstromFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint J Ross PublishingPublisher J Ross Publishing

Supply Chain Management (SCM) was once a "pie in the sky" concept that could not be fully achieved. A key barrier was the cost of communicating with and coordinating among the many independent suppliers in each supply chain. SCM is possible because of...

An in-depth, eye-opening look at Purchasing in the 21st Century. This invaluable resource demonstrates how to improve purchasing operations through supplier scheduling and the integration of purchasing with other initiatives such as Manufacturing...

Answering the strong call for theory application and development in purchasing and supply management (PSM) and supply chain literature, this Handbook is an essential reference that provides extensive guidance on which theories to apply, how to apply...

From boycotts of plastics and palm oil by consumers, to the tracking of carbon footprints and modern slavery in their supply chains by businesses, buying ethically has now fully captured the public interest. The Handbook of Ethical Purchasing is designed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604270679Author Charles DominickFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint J Ross PublishingPublisher J Ross PublishingWeight(grams) 517gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

There are books on outsourcing, but most are by academics or consultants. Few address multi-sourcing. The author of Successful Outsourcing and Multi-Sourcing, is a practitioner who headed an operation that handles over 500 million customer contacts a...

Focusing on making money out of the supply chain, this book describes how to successfully manage manufacturing companies in today's global context. The text explores how constraint management, with roots in the Theory of Constraints, produces wealth...

Are your warehouses full while production is stopped by shortages? Do your customers complain that your lead times are too long and deliveries too late? Lean Logistics: The Nuts and Bolts of Delivering Materials and Goods by Michel Baudin helps you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781533457868Author Khalid ZidanFormat PaperbackPage Count 62Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Applying sophisticated management techniques to freight transport offers the potential for significant cost savings as well as greater efficiency. Yet the inherent complexity of intermodal transport presents many challenges.This practical textbook on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781505397253Author Sterling CooperFormat PaperbackPage Count 428Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Closed loop supply chains and their management have become mandatory for firms to stay competitive and profitable. This book provides insights into designing supply chain networks by understanding and incorporating key return parameters into the network...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780814417027Author Dave NelsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint AmacomPublisher AmacomWeight(grams) 386g

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Written by a team of leading consultants with contributions from leading academic experts, this book is the definitive reference to the latest global developments in supply chain management and logistics. The Handbook provides detailed accounts of key...

Providing options for senior executives who are thinking about significant, strategic improvements in performance and market position, this text looks at purchasing best practice. It should be of interest to small/medium companies where purchasing can be...

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This practice guide on procurement strategy brings together methods and tools used by global purchasers across different industries. The authors lay major focus on the themes of global sourcing, risk management, and the dynamic topic of negotiation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781456824921Author Terry Wayne BrownleeFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Xlibris CorporationPublisher Xlibris CorporationWeight(grams) 277g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497962767Author Bryant McCampbellFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Literary Licensing, LLCPublisher Literary Licensing, LLCWeight(grams) 209g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781717454171Author Amber DayFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732753648Author Lynn BykFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Capture BooksPublisher Capture BooksWeight(grams) 216g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781797726694Author T Cathers-MitchellFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 50g

This book answers some of the most challenging questions facing organisations in today's competitive marketplace such as how to create a collaborative contract in a scalable and cost effective manner, how to maximise pre-contract savings, reduce contract...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781500474874Author William S ChaoFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Understanding the Professional Buyer is a practical guide for sales people, giving them insight into the behaviour and strategies of buyers, so that they are able to deal with them more successfully and regain power in the buyer-seller relationship. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798509731785Author Prudence ChawlaFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 152g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781537353258Author K HughesFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...