Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 5th edition

By: Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

ISBN-13: 9780538476423
ISBN-10: 0538476427
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published date: 2011-03-08
Introduce students to the critical role of purchasing in the supply chain with one of today’s leading-edge strategy and purchasing books–Monczka/Handfield/Giunipero/Patterson’s PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 5E. This turnkey solution provides current and complete coverage that makes it not only a useful text, but also a valuable professional reference tool for students. This edition presents the most recent critical developments in the field, such as cases from emerging healthcare and the service industries as well as procure-to-pay redesign, supply risk, innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Students examine the most important changes in supply management today and the impact of the recent recession and ongoing business uncertainty on continuous cost and value management across the supply chain. This leading author team draws from firsthand experience and their relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide to present unique, up-to-date insights that enable students to better understand today’s purchasing process. This edition’s numerous cases and memorable examples help students gain contextual insights and knowledge into the strategies, processes, and practices of purchasing. As future managers, students become better equipped with a thorough understanding of the impact that purchasing and supply chain management have on the competitive success and profitability of today’s organizations. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.