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OverviewLarge organisations can suffer badly when IT procurement goes wrong, but for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it can be fatal. David Nickson guides the reader through the entire procurement process. Whether identifying the changing IT requirements of a business, evaluating potential suppliers or managing them once appointed, this handbook enables the reader to avoid the pitfalls which have brought down so many SMEs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David NicksonPublisher: BCS Learning & Development Limited Imprint: British Computer Society Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.412kg ISBN: 9781902505985ISBN 10: 1902505980 Pages: 196 Publication Date: 01 February 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Procurement Cycle 3 Managing a Procurement 4 Identifying Needs 5 Risk and Procurement 6 Bid Documents 7 Bid Evaluation 8 QA 9 IT Specific Issues 10 Suppliers 11 Negotiation 12 Legal IssuesReviewsThis book has a tough objective. First, IT procurement is a broad subject. Second, the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are diverse, for example when comparing an S with a handful of staff with an M employing up to 250 people. The book copes well on both counts. The author does provide a direct and straightforward perspective. This approach, together with the clear editorial structure, easy-to-read style and helpful key points, provides an informative and pleasurable reading experience. Overall, a good read for those unfamiliar or new to both the procurement agenda and the IT category and the star rating (4 out of 5) is given with this type of reader in mind. Supply Management Magazine - April 2008 --Supply Management Magazine - April 2008 This book has a tough objective. First, IT procurement is a broad subject. Second, the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are diverse, for example when comparing an S with a handful of staff with an M employing up to 250 people. The book copes well on both counts. The author does provide a direct and straightforward perspective. This approach, together with the clear editorial structure, easy-to-read style and helpful key points, provides an informative and pleasurable reading experience. Overall, a good read for those unfamiliar or new to both the procurement agenda and the IT category and the star rating (4 out of 5) is given with this type of reader in mind. * Supply Management Magazine - April 2008 * Author InformationDavid Nickson has several years' experience in IT sales and procurement across a wide range of industries. He advises several leading blue-chip companies and has worked on projects for major IT suppliers including Compaq, Capita, and Siemens. He is the author of 6 books and over 200 articles, and writes extensively on IT procurement and other issues. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |