Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Analysis, Strategy, Planning and Practice

Van Weele, Arjan J.

ISBN 10: 1408018969 / ISBN 13: 9781408018965

Published by Cengage Learning EMEA, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Analysis, Strategy, Planning and Practice
• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408018969
• ISBN 13: 9781408018965
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

In an era of unprecedented turbulence and change, Arjan J. van Weele?s market-leading textbook keeps you up-to-speed with the latest developments in purchasing and supply chain management theory and practice. Employing a flexible managerial perspective, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 5th Edition walks you through the core concepts, strategy, and implementation to provide the complete introduction for modern courses. Global examples from organizations including Volvo, Intel, Shell, Sony and Tesco reveal the practical challenges of today?s purchasing processes, while the latest research insights add a critical perspective throughout. New chapters on services buying, socially responsible purchasing and category sourcing strategies - amongst many other wholly revised sections - reflect the latest developments, while new Integrative Cases consolidate your learning to leave you ready for purchasing in the 21st century.

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Arjan J. van Weele holds the NEVI-Chair in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management at Eindhoven University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences (IE&IS). He has extensive experience in teaching, research and consultancy and has written numerous articles and books in the areas of strategic management, business logistics and purchasing and supply chain management. In 2003 he received the Hans Ovelgönne Award from the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) for his outstanding academic contribution in the area of purchasing and supply management.