IT Procurement Handbook for SMEs

Author:   David Nickson
Publisher:   BCS Learning & Development Limited
ISBN:  

9781902505985


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   01 February 2008
Format:   Paperback
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Large 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.

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Author:   David Nickson
Publisher:   BCS Learning & Development Limited
Imprint:   British Computer Society
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.412kg
ISBN:  

9781902505985


ISBN 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   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 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 Issues

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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 --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 Information

David 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.

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