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Author:   Robert Turner
Publisher:   J Ross Publishing
Imprint:   J Ross Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9781604270631

ISBN 10:   1604270632
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   30 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: What Is Supply Management?Chapter 2: Managing Supply ManagementChapter 3: Supply Chain Design and PlanningCase Study 1: Made Better ManufacturingCase Study 2: Ship Right TransportationChapter 4: Value Chain Design and PlanningChapter 5: The Importance of Benchmarking in Supply ManagementChapter 6: Activity and Process DesignChapter 7: Organizing and Prioritizing ProjectsChapter 8: Creating Competitive Advantage with Supply ManagementChapter 9: Strategic Sourcing Methodology ModelChapter 10: The Importance of Critical Thinking and Strategy DevelopmentChapter 11: Risk Identification and Risk Management Chapter 12: Forecasting for Future SuccessChapter 13: Sensitivity AnalysisChapter 14: Writing Appropriate and Successful RFPsChapter 15: The Importance of Negotiating the Right AgreementChapter 16: Successful Contract ManagementChapter 17: Supply Management and International TradeChapter 18: Make versus Buy Decisions Chapter 19: Best-in-Class Strategies, Tools, and TechniquesChapter 20: How to Implement and Manage ChangeAppendix A: Case Study AnswersAppendix B: Transportation Terms and DefinitionsAppendix C: List of FormulasIndex

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"""Supply Management and Procurement contains a wealth of practical knowledge and is a great resource to all who seek to excel in their study of supply chain best practices."" -Les Long, C.P.M., A.P.P., President, Caterpillar Dealers of North America Purchasing Group; ""Supply Management and Procurement is a book that imparts tremendous insight and tools for procurement professionals seeking best-in-class advantages for their companies in a simple, understandable, and practical approach."" -Tom Middleton, C.P.M., A.P.P, President, Airport Purchasing Group"

Supply Management and Procurement contains a wealth of practical knowledge and is a great resource to all who seek to excel in their study of supply chain best practices. -Les Long, C.P.M., A.P.P., President, Caterpillar Dealers of North America Purchasing Group; Supply Management and Procurement is a book that imparts tremendous insight and tools for procurement professionals seeking best-in-class advantages for their companies in a simple, understandable, and practical approach. -Tom Middleton, C.P.M., A.P.P, President, Airport Purchasing Group

Author Information

Robert W. Turner is President and CEO of Business Training Solutions which offers printed, CD-ROM, audio, and web-based training solutions to businesses that can be used to self-train employees internally on various business functions and activities such as supply management, negotiating, marketing, and other important topics. Robert was a former CEO in the coal industry and has held numerous other senior management positions over the past 40 years. He has over 30 years of successfully applied supply management and procurement knowledge in a variety of industries, including his role as a financial analyst and procurement specialist in the Strategic Sourcing department of UPS, where he was responsible for contract development, negotiations, and procurement of several hundred million dollars worth of goods and services to support UPS airline operations in 220 countries and territories.

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