Purchasing and supply management Books

Book SynopsisOrganisational buying is the purchase of goods and/ or services, by one or more individuals acting on behalf of the buyer firm, after a formal or informal consideration of purchase alternatives, and, the integration or use of those goods and/ or services to address one or more buyer firm problems or issues. Organisational buying accounts for about two-thirds of economic transactions globally. However, organisational buying has traditionally been taught in discipline-specific silos. Organisational buying concepts appear in courses on marketing and sales management, procurement, contract management, supply chain management, operations management, finance, as well as accounting. Moreover, most organisations treat organisational buying activities in a similarly disjointed way.This book provides a comprehensive overview of organisational buying that integrates perspectives from across a range of disciplines and organisational functions. The primary goal of the book is to develop a holistic interpretation of organisational buying. It covers topics such as:• Purchase situations.• The organisational buying process.• The purchase decision and the value proposition.• Communications in organisational buying. • Buyer-supplier relationships.• Organisational buying capabilities.• Organisational buying culture.• Organisational buying approach design.• Channels of supply.• Networks and organisational buying.Written in a practical, approachable way the book includes a range of exercises, case examples, learning objectives and discussion questions to support a broad spectrum of organisational buying-related courses.Table of Contents1. Organisational Buying: Accepted Wisdom2. Mapping Purchase Situations3. The Organisational Buying Process Revisited4. The Purchase Decision and the Value Proposition5. Communications and Organisational Buying6. Relationships, Relationships, Relationships7. Organisational Buying Capabilities8. Organisational Buying Culture9. Designing the Organisational Buying Approach10. Channels of Supply11. Networks and Organisational Buying12. Information Technology Developments and Organisational Buying13. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses and proposes solutions to one of the core challenges faced in the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supply chains in the oil and gas industry, a field that is currently impacted by low oil prices, emerging technologies and a societal transition to cleaner energies. It describes the end-to-end nature of the oil and gas supply chain, and challenges paradigms and accepted ways of working within the industry – such as wastes driven by broken interfaces, naivete regarding supply chains, and the practice that considers re-organisation to be the answer to these challenges – and identifies opportunities to shift this paradigm towards reliability and value. Moreover, the book shares the authors’ front-line experience and encourages readers to consider deploying the solutions presented in their own contexts. The insights from the book’s 12 modules are based on personal experiences and are industry-generic, allowing them to be transferred to other MRO supply chains. Readers are encouraged to use this book as a reference for their own supply chain transformations. The book is primarily intended for practitioners, including chief operating officers, chief financial officers, chief supply chain officers, engineers and heads of procurement, purchasing, operations, and materials management.Table of Contents1. Lower Forever.- 2. The OPEX Challenge.- 3. Supply Chain Development in Oil & Gas Industry.- 4. The Missing Pieces.- 5. 12 Modules for Supply Chain Transformation.- 6. When Culture Meets Transformation.- 7. Getting Started.

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Book SynopsisThe book "Public Buying" by M.K. Bhardwaj details government purchasing policies, legal aspects, and encourages small-scale industries' participation. It covers World Bank funded purchases, government procedures, and the role of technology in purchasing operations. The author is a prominent figure in materials management and procurement.

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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

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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.

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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

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