Description
Book SynopsisProviding the latest information on public purchasing figures and salaries, this edition prepares readers for purchasing in the 90s. Compact yet comprehensive, it offers invaluable guidance in order to prepare for the Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) exam.
Table of ContentsPartial table of contents:
The Functions and Contributions of Purchasing and MaterialsManagement.
Purchase Strategy and Forecasting.
Basic Procedures and Purchasing Techniques.
Organizational Considerations and Alternatives.
Sourcing.
Quantity and Inventory Planning and Control.
Managing Quality.
Purchasing in a Global Marketplace.
Purchasing and Materials Management in the Public and NonprofitSectors.
Legal Considerations.
Health-Care Purchasing.
Acquisition and Disposal of Capital Equipment.
Value Analysis.
Transportation and Traffic Management.
Reclamation and Salvage Procedures.
Make-or-Buy Decisions.
Forward Buying, Speculation, and Hedging.
Purchasing with Ethics and Social Responsibility.
Cases.
Appendices.
Selected Bibliography.
Glossary.
Index.
