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Julia Wolf investigates the theoretical aspect of SCM by analyzing the evolution SCM research has undergone and by assessing the question whether SCM research can be considered a scientific paradigm as of today.Book InformationISBN 9783834909985Author...

This unique textbook explicitly addresses the intersection of advanced analytics and procurement. It is motivated by one core question: How can firms generate (economic) value from procurement data? It demonstrates that procurement is one of the major...

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This open access book offers a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing the development of China’s industry chains in a changing landscape. As the trend of deglobalization is intensifying, the global supply chain has suffered...

Roger Moser analyses the relationships between business priorities and PSM strategy and shows in detail how business strategies influence PSM. He develops a PSM strategy concept which enables supply managers to break down strategic priorities from a...

This book was created in the spirit of learning from nature in the field of professional purchasing. It describes real-world purchasing problems faced by companies as well as individuals and presents natural hands-on solutions that apply scientific...

Profitability determines the success of every retail business and manufacturer. As a fashion industry consultant and instructor of retail mathematics, Steven Lindner has developed a textbook that teaches students how to negotiate agreements and analyze...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798988410706Author Kathy RexFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint 4 Average JoePublisher 4 Average JoeWeight(grams) 77g

This book responds to the increasing speed with which the domain of electronic procurement has been evolving, as well to the significant advances predicted to take place in the near future. Covering the fundamentals of electronic procurement as well as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783836420082Author Markus MayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publisher VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Weight(grams) 227g

Supply chains consist of all processes which are needed in order to supply customers with the required products. Traditionally, supply chain management decisions are based on the economic performance of the involved parties. But in recent years, other...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781955242929Author Eric Michael RigbyFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Unstoppable CEO PressPublisher Unstoppable CEO PressWeight(grams) 113g

This book provides a methodology, grounded in prior research, for analyzing supply chain vulnerabilities and determining appropriate strategic sourcing approaches firms can adopt for managing risk and ensuring supply chain resilience. Supply chain risk...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798885918145Author John LokFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Notion Press Media Pvt LtdPublisher Notion Press Media Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 118g

The book describes the K-Method which has been developed by the authors. The purpose of the K-Method is to negotiate and administrate a complex portfolio of customised materials, all belonging to the same purchasing group (e.g. labels). The underlying...

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...

Transport for Tourism provides a novel and stimulating assessment of the effects of tourism travel and the challenge this poses for transport planners, providers and policy makers in the 1990s. Unique in addressing the relationship between transport and...

The book offers a concise yet comprehensive introduction to supply chain analytics covering management, modeling, and technology perspectives. Designed to accompany the textbook “Global Supply Chain and Operations Management”, it addresses the topics of...

How to deliver, say, 600 vehicle loads of concrete to 200 construction sites with 150 concrete mixer vehicles in order to minimize the costs? When sending where the vehicles can make big differences in costs. Since concrete stays in workable shape only...

The book describes the K-Method which has been developed by the authors. The purpose of the K-Method is to negotiate and administrate a complex portfolio of customised materials, all belonging to the same purchasing group (e.g. labels). The underlying...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781803553726Author Tamás BányaiFormat HardbackPage Count 226Imprint IntechOpenPublisher IntechOpen

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781716561887Author Red MikhailFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Walt Grace MediaPublisher Walt Grace MediaWeight(grams) 152g

This book was created in the spirit of learning from nature in the field of professional purchasing. It describes real-world purchasing problems faced by companies as well as individuals and presents natural hands-on solutions that apply scientific...

Information systems are shaped by the environment in which they operate, and E-Procurement in Emerging Economies: Theory and Cases explains how e-procurement is shaped in emerging economies. Contributors from Italy, China, India, Turkey, Slovenia,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781955711005Author Steve DennyFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Stonebrook Pub.Publisher Stonebrook Pub.Weight(grams) 313g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903499184Author Ian LongdinFormat HardbackPage Count 312Imprint Liverpool Academic PressPublisher Liverpool Academic PressWeight(grams) 615g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781464811401Author World BankFormat PaperbackPage Count 107Imprint World Bank PublicationsPublisher World Bank Publications

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 HarperCollins FocusWeight(grams) 294gDimensions(mm) 182mm * 119mm * 26mm

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 9781732753648Author Lynn BykFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Capture BooksPublisher Capture BooksWeight(grams) 216g

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 spend,...

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. ...

"Visionary Pricing" is dedicated to Dan Nimer, pioneer of pricing and price management. The volume features leading edge thinking from today's preeminent pricing thought leaders from North America, Europe, and Asia who originally came together 30 years...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781461128250Author John C Tracy JrFormat PaperbackPage Count 302Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 603gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 16mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949535242Author Gary MiliefskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Best Seller PublishingPublisher Best Seller PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784908152061Author John Stephen KnodellFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Toem PublishingPublisher Toem PublishingWeight(grams) 216g