Purchasing and supply management Books
Akademica Publishing Intelligent Goods in Transport Systems
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£46.75
Oxford University Press The Contracting Organization
Book SynopsisWhen should organizations contract out services traditionally produced in-house? Is outsourcing another ephemeral management fad, or is it an efficient and effective means of delivering sevices and of adding value? What are the characteristics of strategically sound contracting decisions, and how can organizations prosper from the outsourcing revolution? These questions are among those tackled by Simon Domberger. Based on over a decade of research and consulting experience, its conclusions have many practical implications. The book develops an analytical decision-making framework for the assessment of contracting options, and has relevance in both the private and public sectors. Containing a wealth of illustrations and over 25 case studies, the coverage is fully international. Over 50 companies and public sector organizations are discussed, including well-known names such as Microsoft, BP, Marks & Spencer, and Samsung. This book will be valuable to all those seeking a better understandTrade ReviewDomberger's systematic analysis of contracting is a very welcome contribution to students of public administration and management, as well as to policy makers and public sector managers straying to the jungle of New Public Management texts. * Anita Niemi-Iilahti, New Institutionalism and Organizational Theory, 2000. *an interesting list of questions concerning important elements of the contracting strategies. The questions increase the value of the book as course literature. Another valuable contribution in this sense is the thematic guides to further reading for students or organizational change and reform. * Anita Niemi-Iilahti, New Institutionalism and Organizational Theory, 2000. *Domberger's book provides a structured, systematic approach to contracting decisions and outsourcing strategies. * Anita Niemi-Iilahti, New Institutionalism and Organizational Theory, 2000. *"...Simon Domberger, an international authority on contracting out (outsourcing) has written THE book on this subject. ...In Short, This book should be found in the library of every firm and public organization that is already contracting out and wishes to improve its operations. Furthermore, it is a "Must Read" for decision-makers who are contemplating contracting out for the first time." Jonas Prager, New York University. Amazon review, January 12, 2000."...well presented analytical decision-making framework for assessing the contracting options which are relevant to both private and public sectors" Long Range Planning, October 1999, Vol 32Table of ContentsPART I: ORGANIZATIONS AND MARKETS ; 1. Why make when you can buy? ; 2. The shifting boundaries of organizations ; PART II: BENEFITS AND COSTS ; 3. The benefits of contracting ; 4. The costs of contracting ; PART III: CONTRACTING STRATEGIES ; 5. Specialization ; 6. Value capture ; 7. Control and flexibility ; 8. Organizational change ; PART IV: STRUCTURAL CHANGE ; 9. Public sector contracting ; 10. Contracting and the service economy ; 11. The future of contracting ; 12. Conclusions ; Glossary ; 100 key business concepts associated with contracting, outsourcing, and strategy
£90.25
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Managing the Supply Chain A Strategic Perspective
£82.85
Springer Sourcing Strategy
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£123.49
Wiley Manufacturing Data Structures
Book SynopsisManufacturing Data Structures "Comprehensive yet easy-to-read. Manufacturing Data Structures is filled with anecdotes, yet stresses the importance of maintaining data accuracy. It is valuable reading for all manufacturing managers.Table of ContentsOverview. Defining the Manufacturing Process. Defining Levels in the Bills of Material and Routings. Achieving Accuracy and Completeness. Planning Scheduling and Controlling the Plant Using the DataFoundation. Modularizing the Bill of Material. New Product Introduction and Custom Manufacturing. Managing Engineering Change Control. Implementing Change. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
£59.50
iUniverse Lauras Guide to Buying the Perfect Home in Greater Daytona Beach
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£9.93
AuthorHouse Supply Chain Management Complex Procurements The Process of Buying Customized Technology
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£20.31
Amacom Supply Chain Cost Management
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the same process the author has used to save companies like IBM, Kodak, and DuPont billions of dollars, simply by harnessing the knowledge of suppliers
£29.69
Creative Media Partners, LLC Assessing Resilience in Power Grids as a Particular Case of Supply Chain Management
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Assessing Resilience in Power Grids as a Particular Case of Supply Chain Management
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Creative Media Partners, LLC A Combined Inventory and Delivery Model for Repairable Items
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Determining Logistics Ground Support Manpower Requirements for a Reusable Military Launch Vehicle
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Creative Media Partners, LLC A Combined Inventory and Delivery Model for Repairable Items
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Creative Media Partners, LLC An Examination of Reverse Logistics Factors Impacting the 463L Pallet Program
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Creative Media Partners, LLC A Group Theoretic Tabu Search Methodology for Solving the Theater Distribution Vehicle Routing and Scheduling Problem
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Determining Logistics Ground Support Manpower Requirements for a Reusable Military Launch Vehicle
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Creative Logistics
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Models for Sortie Generation With Autonomic Logistics Capabilities
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Creative Media Partners, LLC An Examination of Reverse Logistics Factors Impacting the 463L Pallet Program
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Creative Media Partners, LLC A Group Theoretic Tabu Search Methodology for Solving the Theater Distribution Vehicle Routing and Scheduling Problem
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Creative Logistics
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Principles of Logistics and the Air Forces Combat Support
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Agile Transportation for the 21st Century Objectives for the Defense Transportation System
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Principles of Logistics and the Air Forces Combat Support
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Agile Transportation for the 21st Century Objectives for the Defense Transportation System
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Creative Media Partners, LLC An Optimization of the HubandSpoke Distribution Network in United States European Command
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Analytical Techniques and the Air Force Logistics Readiness Officer
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Analytical Techniques and the Air Force Logistics Readiness Officer
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Creative Media Partners, LLC An Optimization of the HubandSpoke Distribution Network in United States European Command
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Multifunctional Logistics
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Feasibility Study of Variance Reduction in the Logistics Composite Model
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Transforming for Distribution Based Logistics
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Delivery Time Variance Reduction in the Military Supply Chain
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Feasibility Study of Variance Reduction in the Logistics Composite Model
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Delivery Time Variance Reduction in the Military Supply Chain
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Transforming for Distribution Based Logistics
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Implementation of Performance Based Logistics Management on KCX Engines
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Consolidation of MOBAGS
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Simulation Modeling and Analysis of TNMCS for the B1 Strategic Bomber
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Prioritization Schemes of the Air Force Logistics Reparable Pipeline
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Prepositioned Trailers for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Support
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Logistics Transformation
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Implementation of Performance Based Logistics Management on KCX Engines
£13.22
Creative Media Partners, LLC Simulation Modeling and Analysis of TNMCS for the B1 Strategic Bomber
£14.09
Creative Media Partners, LLC Consolidation of MOBAGS
£13.22
Creative Media Partners, LLC Prepositioned Trailers for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Support
£14.96
Creative Media Partners, LLC Prioritization Schemes of the Air Force Logistics Reparable Pipeline
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Logistics Transformation
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