{"product_id":"proactive-purchasing-in-the-supply-chain-the-key-to-world-class-procurement-9780071770613","title":"Proactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain: The Key to World-Class Procurement","description":"Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransform purchasing operations from reactive to proactive supply management\u003cp\u003eWritten for purchasing managers, \u003ci\u003eProactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how to use the latest and best procurement practices to help your organization maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of its supply chain. The ability of purchasing to dramatically increase return on investment, reduce costs, improve quality, and shorten time to market is highlighted throughout this practical guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential topics such as legal issues, green purchasing, negotiation, ethics, price-cost analysis, production-inventory control, purchasing risk management, sourcing, and demand-logistics management are addressed. Real-world case studies in each chapter demonstrate the strategies presented in the book. A detailed planning model for implementing these world-class procurement methods is also contained in this definitive resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe authors combine extensive industry, educational, research, and consulting experience to cover topics such as: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest best-in-class purchasing methods, tools, procedures, and systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice-cost analyses and how to fight price increases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to organize the purchasing department to achieve maximum value added in the supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchasing risk management programs and procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to separate strategic from tactical buying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step checklists for major purchasing functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to overcome obstacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForecasting methods for demand management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to transform the purchasing department from a cost center to a value-added operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial responsibility and ethical issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning steps and basic management skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation for relevant certification programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Burt, Sheila Petcavage, Richard Pinkerton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/29\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 784\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.40w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071770613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurt, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid N. Burt\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor Emeritus of Supply Management at the University of San Diego, has more than 50 years in the fields of procurement, supply management, and value network management. He was recognized by the National Association of Purchasing Management as a NAPM Professor in 1992. Dr. Burt's publications include seven books and numerous articles which have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Purchasing, Harvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, MIT'S \u003ci\u003eSloan Management Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheila D. Petcavage\u003c\/b\u003e, is Assistant Professor and Business Coordinator at Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus. She has more than 15 years of purchasing and operations management experience and is an active member of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), where she is the editor of their News Publications. Ms. Petcavage holds the Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard L. Pinkerton\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Logistics at California State University, Fresno. A past Dean of the Graduate School of Administration at Capital University in Columbus, OH, he also served as Chair and Business Center Director of the Craig School of Business, California State University at Fresno. He is a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) with a lifetime designation. Mr. Pinkerton is co-author with Dr. Burt of \u003ci\u003eA Purchasing Manager's Guide to Strategic Proactive Procurement\u003c\/i\u003e, published by the American Management Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40110183088243,"sku":"9.78007E+12","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_8739f92e-dec8-4ab2-bbe5-7cbdc20f0916.jpg?v=1653401836","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/proactive-purchasing-in-the-supply-chain-the-key-to-world-class-procurement-9780071770613","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}